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Dan Ralph Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) runs a pass reception against Western Carolina defensive back Reggie Jones (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Vasha Hunt December 31, 2020 - 8:08 AM He's been overshadowed by Heisman Trophy candidates DeVonta Smith and Mac Jones, but Canadian John Metchie III's contribution to the Alabama Crimson Tide's unbeaten season hasn't been lost on head coach Nick Saban. Smith (98 catches, 1,511 yards, 19 total TDs) and Jones (3,739 passing yards, 32 TDs, four interceptions) are two of the four finalists for American college football's top individual honour â quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence of Clemson and Kyle Trask of Florida are the others. Smith and Jones finished 1-2 in voting for The Associated Press college football player of the year award.
Now the real fun begins for Canadian John Metchie III and the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide.Alabama, ranked first in The Associated Press top-25 NCAA football poll, improved to 11-0 on Saturday . . .
Dan Ralph Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III scores a touchdown on a reception against Kentucky during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP December 24, 2020 - 7:27 AM Now the real fun begins for Canadian John Metchie III and the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. Alabama, ranked first in The Associated Press top-25 NCAA football poll, improved to 11-0 on Saturday with a 52-46 win over No. 11 Florida in the SEC title game. That secured the Tide a berth in the U.S. college football playoff and a Rose Bowl showdown with No. 4 Notre Dame (10-1) on Jan. 1 in Arlington, Texas.
Metchie, top-ranked Crimson Tide to take on Notre Dame in Rose Bowl showdown John Metchie III, a six-foot, 195-pound sophomore receiver from Brampton, Ont., has enjoyed a solid first season as a starter at Alabama, registering 44 catches for 782 yards and six touchdowns. The Canadian Press John Metchie III , The Canadian Press Now the real fun begins for Canadian John Metchie III and the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. Alabama, ranked first in The Associated Press top-25 NCAA football poll, improved to 11-0 on Saturday with a 52-46 win over No. 11 Florida in the SEC title game. That secured the Tide a berth in the U.S. college football playoff and a Rose Bowl showdown with No. 4 Notre Dame (10-1) on Jan. 1 in Arlington, Texas.
Coastal Carolina dominates Sun Belt postseason awards Troy defensive back Richard Jibunor (9) chases Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. (Source: AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) By Coastal Carolina Athletics | December 21, 2020 at 1:37 PM EST - Updated December 21 at 1:37 PM NEW ORLEANS – The 2020 Sun Belt Conference Champions dominated the Sun Belt Conference football postseason awards, which were released today, as Coastal Carolina claimed five of the top six honors. Redshirt quarterback Grayson McCall was named both the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year. Redshirt senior defensive end
By Danny Kelly dkelly@postandcourier.com The Chants also snagged five of the top six honors, including freshman quarterback Grayson McCall being named Offensive Player and Freshman of the Year, senior defensive end Tarron Jackson being tabbed the Defensive Player of the Year, junior cornerback DâJordan Strong winning Newcomer of the Year and head coach Jamey Chadwell earning the Coach of the Year honor. McCall, Jackson and Strong also made the All-Sun Belt First Team. McCall is among the nation's leaders with 23 passing touchdowns and just two interceptions and leads the Sun Belt in passing efficiency at 185.9 on the season. He also leads the Sun Belt in total passing yards with 2,170 on the season and is second in completion percentage at 69.3 percent (151-of-218). He is also 10th in the Sun Belt with six rushing touchdowns and 14th in rushing with 473 rushing yards.
Dan Ralph Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries past Texas linebacker Juwan Mitchell (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Sue Ogrocki December 18, 2020 - 8:15 PM Canadian Chuba Hubbard has secured some high-powered representation to negotiate his first NFL contract. The former Oklahoma State running back has joined forces with Athletes First, a California-based firm that represents Pro Bowl quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh Steelers rookie receiver Chase Claypool, of Abbotsford, B.C. Last year it had eight players taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft -- the most of any sports agency -- including quarterback Justin Herbert (sixth overall to the L.A. Chargers) and linebacker Isaiah Simmons (No. 8 to Arizona Cardinals).
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