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SENIOR ALL-STAR GAME PARTICIPANTS Running back Joique Bell became the fi rst former Wayne four receptions for 42 yards for the East squad. State University player to participate in the Senior Bowl. In Formerly known as the Snow Bowl, the Cactus Bowl used an January of 2010, he rushed for 17 yards on eight carries, but East/West format until the 2011 game with teams comprised recorded a fi rst down on three of his rushing attempts. of Division II Players. Four of his carries came on the North’s initial drive of the Huston Julian played in the 2001 Cactus Bowl following game setting up a fi eld goal. the completion of the 2000 season. Four members of the class of 2014 participated in the All- “This was just an amazing experience,” said Julian. “It was American Bowl Game at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Defensive nice to put on the pads once again and play the game that I linemen Justice Akuezue and Sam Sillmon, along with love. There was great support from the community for the linebacker Marcell Jones and running back Jay Hayes competed game and it was an unbelievable atmosphere to be around. It with Sillmon receiving the Jim Marshall Award as the Best was nice to be a celebrity for a week.” Defensive Lineman in the contest. After the end of the 1997 campaign, Tony Hawk and Derek Ed Viverette and Toney Davis, both seniors in 2013, played in Lindsay both participated in the 1998 contest. The previous the National Bowl Game in Miami, Fla. Davis totaled 94 rushing year Ken Johnson was selected, while Gary Ruttan played in Joique Bell (#25) played in yards on nine carries with a touchdown, while Viverette made the 1996 game. Matt Carey and Joe Gough each participated the 2010 Senior Bowl. numerous tackles. in the 1995 Snow Bowl. In January of 2012, off ensive tackle Joe Long played in the The inaugural NCAA Division II All-Star game was held on 87th East-West Shrine Game®. The Game was held at Tropicana January 6, 1994, at the FargoDome in Fargo, North Dakota. Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. Long played both off ensive tackle Wayne State linebacker Tom Beer was one of six players and served as a long snapper in the contest. selected from the MIFC to participate in the inaugural Snow In January of 2011, cornerback Stan Thornton played in Bowl. the Division II Cactus Bowl. He tallied two tackles and a pass break-up as his Red Storm squad recorded a 28-6 triumph The East Coast Bowl is an annual college All-Star football over the Blue Devils. game played the Saturday following Thanksgiving at Historic Thornton had a pass break-up of Hillsdale quarterback Cameron Field in Petersburg, Va. Troy Weatherhead’s attempt on a third-and-two play on the The game is cosponsored by the City of Petersburg and game’s opening drive. the National Football Foundation/College Hall of Fame and all In the Blue Devils’ fi rst drive of the second quarter, Thornton revenue generated is used to award a scholarship for a high tackled a wide receiver for a fi ve-yard gain on a third-and-six school senior who plans to play football on the Division I-AA, play. He also recorded a solo tackle in the fourth quarter. II or III level. Aside from having the opportunity to showcase The Red Storm defense limited the Blue Devils to 4-of-15 their ability in front of professional scouts, players will also on third and fourth down plays during the contest. do inspirational visits to community centers, hospitals and Thornton’s participation marked the 13th by a Wayne State convalescent centers. player in the Division II All-Star game. The Warriors had two seniors from the 2008 campaign WSU PLAYERS IN SENIOR BOWL GAMES Craig Duppong played in participate in post-season bowl games. Both safety Dante Dunn 2014 - Justice Akuezue, Jay Hayes, Marcell Jones and Sam the 2003 Cactus Bowl. and linebacker Tristan Black played in the East Coast Bowl, while Sillmon, All-American Bowl Game (Dallas) Dunn also saw action in the 2009 Cactus Bowl. 2013 - Ed Viverette and Toney Davis, National Bowl Game Dunn was in on three tackles for the North, while Black (Miami, Fla.) made two tackles at the East Coast Bowl. 2012 - Joe Long, East-West Shrine Game (St. Petersburg, Fla.) In the Cactus Bowl, Dunn led the East defense with a 2011 - Stan Thornton, Cactus Bowl (Kingsville, Texas) forced fumble and a fumble recovery along with eight tackles, 2010 - Joique Bell, Senior Bowl including one for loss. 2009- Dante Dunn and Tristan Black, East Coast Bowl Running back Craig Duppong participated in the 2003 (Petersburg, Va.) Whataburger Cactus Bowl held in Kingsville, Texas, on the 2009 - Dante Dunn, Cactus Bowl campus of Texas A&M University-Kingsville. 2003 - Craig Duppong, Whataburger Cactus Bowl held in Duppong led the East squad in rushing with 33 yards on Kingsville, Texas 12 carries. On his fi rst carry of the game, on a fourth-and-one, 2002 - Pierre Brown, Whataburger Cactus Bowl held in Duppong gained three yards. His 11-yard run on the fi rst drive Kingsville, Texas of the second half set up the East’s squad fi rst points. On a third- 2001 - Huston Julian, Cactus Bowl and-two rush in the fourth quarter, Duppong gained three yards 1998 - Tony Hawk and Derek Lindsay, Snow Bowl and another fi rst down. In overtime, he had a fi ve-yard carry 1997 - Ken Johnson, Snow Bowl on a second-and-10 that led to an East fi eld goal and a 27-24 1996 - Gary Ruttan, Snow Bowl lead. The West squad threw a 35-yard touchdown pass on its 1995 - Matt Carey and Joe Gough Snow Bowl fi rst play in the extra session for a 30-27 win. 1994 - Tom Beer, inaugural Snow Bowl (Fargo, North Dakota) The year before, WSU senior wide receiver Pierre Brown Pierre Brown played in participated in the 2002 Whataburger Cactus Bowl. Brown had the 2002 Whataburger Cactus Bowl. 92 2016 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WSU’S ALL-AMERICANS/NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS Gene Upshaw Award Beyond Sports Network D2Football.com Honorable Mention Top Lineman First Team National Off ensive 2007 ......................... Joique Bell HARLON HILL (Off ense+Defense) in D-II 2014 .........................Nores Fradi Player of the Year 2010 .......................Daunte Akra 2011 .............................Joe Long 2009 ......................... Joique Bell 2010 ......................Jeremy Jones Wayne State University running back Joique Bell Honorable Mention 2010 .............................Joe Long was the 2009 recipient of the Harlon Hill Trophy. Collier’s Magazine 2013 .............Stefan Terleckyj (P) First Team 2011 ..........................Josh Renel All-American 2009 ......................... Joique Bell He was one of 24 candidates for the 2007 Harlon Honorable Mention Hansen’s Football Gazette 2011 ......................Jeremy Jones D2Football.com Hill Trophy and in 2006, Bell was one of just two 1953 ............................ Vic Zucco National Off ensive 2011 .............................Joe Long All-Decade Second Team freshmen who made the initial cut. Back of the Year (2000-2009) Associated Press 2009 ......................... Joique Bell Second Team Joique Bell In 2010, Josh Renel was in the fi nal 24. The 24 Little All-American 2006 ......................... Joique Bell candidates are placed on regional ballots and the First Team Off ense First Team 2006 ................David Chudzinski 2006 ................David Chudzinski 2006 ................David Chudzinski 2008 ........................Dante Dunn top two players from each of the four NCAA Super 2009 ......................... Joique Bell 2009 ......................... Joique Bell 2011 .........................Troy Burrell Regions advance to the national ballot. 2011 .............................Joe Long 2010 ....Josh Renel (all-purpose) 2014 .........................Nores Fradi 2011 ......................Jeremy Jones 2011 .............................Joe Long 2014 .........................Nores Fradi HARLON HILL WINNERS Defense First Team Year Player Pos. School Third Team 2011 ......................Jeremy Jones 1986 Jeff Bentrim QB North Dakota State 2000 ......................Pierre Brown 1987 Johnny Bailey RB Texas A&M-Kingsville 2006 ......................... Joique Bell Off ense Second Team 1988 Johnny Bailey RB Texas A&M-Kingsville 2010 ......................Jeremy Jones 2006 ......................... Joique Bell 1989 Johnny Bailey RB Texas A&M-Kingsville 2011 .........................Troy Burrell 2011 .........................Troy Burrell 1990 Chris Simdorn QB North Dakota State 1991 Ronnie West WR Pittsburg State Honorable Mention Defense Second Team 1992 Ronald Moore RB Pittsburg State 1983 ..........................Matt Didio 2008 ........................Dante Dunn 1988 ....................Randy Holmes 1993 Roger Graham RB New Haven 1988 ...........................Joe Benke Off ense Third Team 1994 Chris Hatcher QB Valdosta State 1994 ..........................Joe Gough 1995 Ronald McKinnon LB North Alabama American Football 2003 ...................Craig Duppong 1996 Jarrett Anderson TB Truman State Coaches Association (AFCA) 2011 ....Josh Renel (all-purpose) 1997 Irvin Sigler TB Bloomsburg First Team 1998 Brian Shay RB Emporia State 2006 ......................... Joique Bell Defense Third Team 1999 Corte McGuff ey QB Northern Colorado 2009 ......................... Joique Bell 1988 .................Marty Altounian 2000 Dusty Bonner QB Valdosta State 2011 ......................Jeremy Jones 1994 ..........................Tim Morris 2014 .........................Nores Fradi Joique Bell and head coach Paul Winters in 2001 Dusty Bonner QB Valdosta State Honorable Mention Florence, Ala., following