Northview Grad Ross Named SoCon Special Teams Player Of Week

September 29, 2015

Northview High School graduate Brian Ross of Century has been named the Southern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in the  Furman University Paladins’ 24-21 SoCon season opening victory over VMI on Saturday.

With Furman trailing 14-7 at halftime, Ross, a 6-foot-5, 235-pound junior, set the tone for the Paladins in the second half by blocking a VMI punt, which he scooped up and rambled five yards into the end zone to help Furman tie the game en route to the win.

In addition to his decisive special teams play, the defensive end registered a pair of tackles, including a sack for a six-yard loss, and forced fumble.  His second tackle of the game also proved key, as the diving stop came on a fourth down play at the Furman 45 with 3:49 remaining, forcing the Keydets the turn the ball over on downs and effectively sealing the game’s outcome.

Winners of its last two games, Furman (2-2) plays host to South Carolina State this Saturday at Paladin Stadium in a 7:00 ESPN3 broadcast contest.

Ross is a 2012 graduate of Northview High School where he played defensive end and tight end. He totaled 54 tackles, 7.5 sacks, and two blocked punts as a senior in helping Northview to a 7-4 record, district, and regional championships. He was named first team all-area and all-district and second team all-state. He was also recipient of the Chiefs’ Challenger Award. Ross also played baseball for the Chiefs.

Ross is a earth and environmental science major at Furman University in Greenville, SC.

Comments

7 Responses to “Northview Grad Ross Named SoCon Special Teams Player Of Week”

  1. Whiteshoes on September 29th, 2015 8:11 pm

    Way to go Brian!! Continue to have a great season.

  2. Toney Simpson on September 29th, 2015 6:23 pm

    I knew you had it. You make us proud.

  3. Josie Leonard on September 29th, 2015 11:51 am

    Way to go Brian!!!

  4. Old Coach on September 29th, 2015 7:13 am

    Outstanding Brian. Keep it up. Looking forward to seeing you play again this year. You have and continue to represent Northview High School in a very exemplary manner. Your Dad (Steve) would be so proud of you as I am sure your Mom is. Brian, you are a testimony of how God works in our lives.

  5. Willene & Preston Bryan on September 29th, 2015 7:02 am

    Congratulations!!

  6. The Killams on September 29th, 2015 6:23 am

    Great job, Brian…Congratulations!!!

  7. Gayle Weaver on September 29th, 2015 5:15 am

    Northview is extremely proud of Brian. He is an exemplary young man in many ways.

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