HAMPTON, MASSEY-BRICE TOP 2008 CIAA FOOTBALL ALL-ROOKIE TEAM
HAMPTON, MASSEY-BRICE TOP 2008 CIAA FOOTBALL ALL-ROOKIE TEAM
Trojan Freshman is the Conference's Leading Rusher While Blue Bear Defender Led All Freshmen in Tackles
November 5, 2008
HAMPTON, VA- Virginia State's Taron Hampton and Livingstone College's Robert Massey-Brice lead a talented class of freshmen that comprise the 2008 CIAA Football All-Rookie Offensive and Defensive teams as voted by the CIAA Sports Information Directors' Association.
The Trojans' Taron Hampton has recorded one of the more memorable rookie seasons in recent memory with his performance this season. A native of Powhatan, VA, Hampton was more than impressive as the only running back to rush for over 1,000 yards this year. He leads the CIAA in rushing with 1,120 yards which set a single season rushing record at Virginia State. He also ranks 8th in the CIAA in total offense and is 12th in NCAA Division II in rushing.
Robert Massey-Brice was equally impressive on the defensive side of the ball at the linebacker position for the Livingstone Blue Bears. He leads the conference in forced fumbles and is tied at first in fumble recoveries. The Charlotte, NC native is tied for third in the CIAA in tackles, which tops all freshmen defenders in 2008. Against Shaw University on October 25th he registered 18 tackles, forced a fumble and had an interception for which he was named CIAA Linebacker of the Week. A complete list of the rookie team is as follows:
OFFENSE
| NAME | SCHOOL | POSITION | HT, WT | HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL |
| Geno Barnett | Johnson C. Smith | Offensive Line | 6-4, 300 | Springlake, NC/Overhills HS |
| Nicholas Bethea | Saint Paul’s | Running Back | 5-10, 185 | Columbia, SC/Dreher HS |
| Kris Brownlee | St. Augustine’s | Quarterback | 6-3,195 | Philadelphia, PA/Bartarm HS |
| Clifton Budd | Bowie State | Wide Receiver | 5-9, 172 | Silver Spring, MD/Sherwood HS |
| Michael Gagne | Bowie State | Kicker | 6-2, 185 | Baltimore, MD/Parkville HS |
| Taron Hampton | Virginia State | Running Back | 5-9, 185 | Powhatan, VA/Powhatan HS |
| Dustin Long | Chowan | Center | 6-1, 190 | Cedar Park, TX/Cedar Park HS |
| Larry McDonald | Fayetteville State | Guard | 6-2, 260 | Mebane, NC/Orange HS |
| Christopher Peoples | Livingstone | Wide Receiver | 6-3, 215 | Mooresville, NC/Mooresville HS |
| Rico Poole | Johnson C. Smith | Wide Receiver | 6-1, 175 | Atlanta, GA/Westlake HS |
| J.J. Spates | Chowan | Running Back | 5-8, 168 | Richmond, VA/Highland Springs HS |
2008 CIAA Offensive Rookie of the Year- Taron Hampton, Running Back, Virginia State University
DEFENSE
| NAME | SCHOOL | POSITION | HT, WT | HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL |
| Calvin Cunningham | Elizabeth City State | Defensive End | 6-1, 265 | Winston-Salem, NC/Carver HS |
| Dewitt Dixon | Elizabeth City State | Linebacker | 5-9, 220 | Charlotte, NC/Independence HS |
| Standord Dorsey | Livingstone | Free Safety | 6-2, 195 | Marietta, GA/Campbell HS |
| Anthony Earles | Livingstone | Defensive End | 6-1, 247 | Spartanburg, SC/Dorman HS |
| Devonta Harmon | Livingstone | Cornerback | 6-0, 185 | Groveland, FL/South Lake HS |
| Darius Johnson | Johnson C. Smith | Defensive Back | 6-1, 180 | Atlanta, GA/Westlake HS |
| Justin Johnson | Livingstone | Linebacker | 5-11, 240 | Cornelius, NC/North Mecklenburg HS |
| Ken Lee | Elizabeth City State | Linebacker | 6-4, 225 | Ahoskie, NC/Hertford County HS |
| Jeremiah Marable | Elizabeth City State | Linebacker | 5-11, 170 | Chocowinty, NC/Southside HS |
| Robert Massey-Brice | Livingstone | Linebacker | 5-8, 190 | Charlotte, NC/Kennedy Charter HS |
| Brenden Scott | Chowan | Safety | 5-9, 185 | Flint, MI/Flint-Hamady HS |
2008 CIAA Defensive Rookie of the Year- Robert Massey-Brice, Linebacker, Livingstone College
