Church members excel on college gridiron
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Several LDS college football players have received national recognition for their outstanding play during the 2006 season.
- University of Utah senior defensive back Eric Weddle was named a first team All-American by
several organizations, including the American Football Coaches Association,
Rivals.com, SI.com, CBSSportsline.com and
The Sporting News. He was also placed on
the Associated Press All-America second team.
A convert to the Church, Eric recorded 58 tackles and six interceptions for the Utes. He also scored eight touchdowns, finding the end zone while playing a variety of positions.
Jonny Harline - Jonny Harline, a tight end at
Brigham Young University, joined Weddle on the SI.com, CBSSportsline.com and The
Sporting News first team All-America lists. He is also an AP third
teamer. The returned missionary led the Cougars with 754 yards receiving
and 11 touchdowns.
- BYU quarterback John Beck earned second
team All-America honors by The Sporting
News and was placed on SI.com's honorable mention list. A returned missionary,
he finished his senior season with 30 touchdown passes.
- A returned missionary who plays on the offensive line, Utah's Tavo Tupola, was awarded honorable mention by SI.com.
- BYU defensive lineman Jan Jorgensen was selected as a third team freshman All-American by The Sporting News.
Eric Weddle
