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Mercer QB John Russ Named Offensive MVP at the FCS Bowl
12/6/2016 9:24:00 AM | Football
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Mercer quarterback John Russ threw for 109 yards and a touchdown and led the National Team in rushing as he was named the team's Offensive Most Valuable Player at the FCS Bowl Sunday in Daytona Beach.
One of two quarterbacks to play for the National Team, Russ was 10-for-23 for 109 yards and one touchdown with one interception on the day while also rushing 10 times for 44 yards including a long run of 15 yards. That led to his being named the team's Offensive MVP.
Earlier in the week Russ was also named a team captain for the National squad.
The National Team fell to the American Team, 33-16. Russ' touchdown throw to Eastern Kentucky's Devin Borders – a 14-yard pass in the third quarter – was the team's first offensive score of the game.
The FCS National Bowl is an annual post-season college football all-star game consisting of the top players from college football FCS schools. The inaugural FCS National Bowl was played in December 2014 at FIU Stadium and moved to Daytona Beach Stadium in Daytona Beach, FL in 2016 which is home to FCS Bethune-Cookman Football. The National Bowl and FCS Bowl all-star weekend for Non-FBS schools has been the only games of its kind to attract numerous NFL & CFL scouts.
Over 30 scouts representing 14 National Football League teams and Canadian Football League teams were on hand for the FCS Bowl.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Mercer quarterback John Russ threw for 109 yards and a touchdown and led the National Team in rushing as he was named the team's Offensive Most Valuable Player at the FCS Bowl Sunday in Daytona Beach.
One of two quarterbacks to play for the National Team, Russ was 10-for-23 for 109 yards and one touchdown with one interception on the day while also rushing 10 times for 44 yards including a long run of 15 yards. That led to his being named the team's Offensive MVP.
Earlier in the week Russ was also named a team captain for the National squad.
The National Team fell to the American Team, 33-16. Russ' touchdown throw to Eastern Kentucky's Devin Borders – a 14-yard pass in the third quarter – was the team's first offensive score of the game.
The FCS National Bowl is an annual post-season college football all-star game consisting of the top players from college football FCS schools. The inaugural FCS National Bowl was played in December 2014 at FIU Stadium and moved to Daytona Beach Stadium in Daytona Beach, FL in 2016 which is home to FCS Bethune-Cookman Football. The National Bowl and FCS Bowl all-star weekend for Non-FBS schools has been the only games of its kind to attract numerous NFL & CFL scouts.
Over 30 scouts representing 14 National Football League teams and Canadian Football League teams were on hand for the FCS Bowl.
How to Follow the Bears:
For complete coverage of Mercer Football, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerFootball (Twitter), /MercerFootball (Facebook) and @MercerFootball (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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