Randolph, Hodgson and Harris Honored by BSN
Jonas Randolph named Offensive Player of the Year
LEESBURG, Va. - Jonas Randolph, Tyler Hodgson and Troy Harris were recognized as All-Americans by Beyond Sports Network.
Randolph adds to his accolades as the BSN Offensive Player of the Year as well as a first team pick. He led Mars Hill to its first post season game since becoming an NCAA Division II member while also re-writing the Lions' record books. He became the South Atlantic Conference's career rushing leader with 5,608 yards and led all NCAA divisions this season in rushing yards per game (197.27). The SAC Offensive Player of the Year, Randolph's 2,170 yards in 2011 also set new SAC and school marks. He also had six games of 200 or more rushing yards and nine games of over 100 rushing yards this season. He is a three-time first team All-Super Region 2 honoree and was the Super Region 2 Offensive Player of the Year this season. Randolph finished the year with 2,170 yards rushing on a Division II-leading 366 carries and scored 18 touchdowns. He averaged more than 37 yards per game ore than the next closest Division II rusher. Randolph has also been named a AFCA All-American, Daktronics All-American, AP Little All-American and a USA College Sports All-American.
Hodgson, a senior offensive tackle, was a third team offensive selection. He was a three-year starter and season he 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.
Harris, a sophomore defensive end, was a three-time BSN National Player of the Week. He recorded 87 tackles (51 solo), 12.5 tackles-for-loss, nine sacks, 3 pass break-ups and four quarterback hurries. He was second in the SAC in sacks, fourth in tackles-for-loss and tenth in overall tackles.
Mars Hill College is a NCAA Division II institution and a member of the South Atlantic Conference. The league is comprised of schools in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.