Hodgson, Randolph named All-America Finalists
MARS HILL, N.C. - Mars Hill right tackle Tyler Hodgson and tailback Jonas Randolph have been named Beyond Sports Network All-America Finalists. The BSN All-America list will be made up of the top players from the FCS, D2, D3, and NAIA levels.
This season, Hodgson was named to the Daktronics All-Super Region Two and All-South Atlantic Conference first teams. Hodgson was also named a member of the BSN National Offensive Line of the Week following Mars Hill's victory over Tusculum.
Randolph, a Harlon Hill Trophy Top-Three Finalist, has already been voted the 2011 Daktronics Super Region Two and South Atlantic Conference Offensive Player of the Year. He led the nation in rushing and the Lions to their first NCAA postseason berth. Randolph averaged 197.27 rushing yards per game. His 2,170 rushing yards in 2011 and 5,608 career rushing yards established new South Atlantic Conference records. Randolph posted six games of 200 or more rushing yards and nine games of over 100 rushing yards. He is a three-time first team All-Super Region Two honoree.
The athletes were chosen based on conference awards, individual stats and team stats. The final selections will be announced on January 5, 2012.