LeRoy Vann,the All-America kick return ace and DB who turned in a spectacular performance in Thursday's 34-10 victory against Winston Salem State set two new Rattler records.o Vann's two punt returns for a touchdown, marked the first time a Rattler player had managed that feat in a single game in school history.
o Vann now holds the FAMU career mark for punt returns for touchdowns of five (5), surpassing All-American Howard Huckaby (1986-89), who had four returns for scores - all in 1988.
o Vann's second quarter punt return for a touchdown also tied the school record for longest punt return of 95 yards, set by Leroy Hardee, versus South Carolina State in 1958.
o Thursday's “returns” for Vann: 189 yards and two (2) touchdowns on three (3) punt returns, plus 39 yards on two (2) kickoff returns.
o In the first two games of 2009, Vann has 246 yards on eight punt returns, good for a 30.75 average and two (2) TDs… He also had 113 yards on five (5) kickoff returns (22.6 average).
o Careerwise, Vann has 1,268 yards on 46 kickoff returns, with three (3) touchdowns, while recording 710 yards on 37 punt returns with five (5) TDs.
Check out ESPN SportsCenter Highlights of Vann's work, where he comes in as highlight #4.
At the rate he's going, Leroy Vann will get drafted by the NFL and will do well as a return man and DB.
ReplyDeleteThis dude is very exciting to watch and worth the price of a ticket. FAMU has the best Return Specialist, QB, and RB out of all the colleges in the State of Florida.
I'm behind this squad and proud of Vann. Go Rattlers.
ReplyDeleteI understand that he made ESPN's TOP 10 Plays @ #4 for this feat.
ReplyDeleteVann is the man. GO RATTLERS!!!
He dubbed hisself as Mr.Excitement but to me he's Mister Unbeliebale.
ReplyDeleteGoooooooooooooooooooo Rattlers !!!