The Pacer

Issue date: 1/16/07 Section: Sports

UTM senior offensive lineman Alex Atkins (6-2, 310, Memphis) was recently named to the Associated Press Football Championship Subdivision All-American Team.

Atkins helped UTM win its first Ohio Valley Conference Championship and advance to the NCAA Playoffs. The Skyhawks finished the season with a 9-3 won-loss record.

Atkins, a two-time All-OVC selection, bolstered an offensive line and helped the Skyhawks rank first in the conference in rushing (218.2 ypg) and second in scoring average (24.8 ppg).

Atkins was one of six OVC players named to the AP All-American teams. Southeast Missouri State defensive lineman Edgar Jones was a first-team selection, while Eastern Kentucky tight end Patrick Bugg, Eastern Illinois offensive lineman Jon Rueter and Southeast Missouri punter David Simonhoff were second-team selections.
Atkins and Eastern Illinois defensive back Tristan Burge were third-team selections.

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