July 24

Wallace and Howard honored again as All-Americans
Bulldogs named to the Football Gazette’s Pre-season team

ADRIAN, Mich.—Adrian College’s Tavarski ‘Taz’ Wallace and D.J. Howard continue to garner national attention, being named to Don Hansen’s Football Gazette’s Pre-season All-American team.

Wallace, a senior from Adrian (Madison High School), was named to the first team while Howard, a junior from Adrian (Adrian High School) earned third-team recognition.

Wallace, a 6-1, 203 lb. linebacker enters the 2006 season as the school’s all-time leading tackler. He led the nation in tackles in 2004 with 155 and registered 133 as a junior. Howard, a 5-7, 155 lb. wide receiver, made the third team as a kick returner. He led the nation in punt return average a year ago at 18.6 yards-per-return.

The Adrian College Bulldogs will open the season in their new stadium on Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. against Defiance College.