University of Massachusets Athletics
James Named A-10 Rookie Of The Week
October 27, 2002 | Football
Oct. 27, 2002
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Redshirt freshman free safety Shannon James (Stratford, Conn.), a member of the University of Massachusetts football team, has been selected as the Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Week, for games of Oct. 26. This marks the second time this season a Minuteman has been named Rookie of the Week by the Atlantic 10.
In Saturday's 14-7 victory at James Madison, James had six tackles with a pass breakup and a key fumble recovery late in the fourth quarter, when the Dukes were driving into UMass territory. In addition, he rushed 48 yards for a touchdown on a fake punt, to give the Minutemen a 7-0 lead in the third quarter. For the season, he now ranks third on the team in total tackles with 71, including 51 solo stops. James is also tied for the team lead in interceptions with three.
UMass (6-2 overall, 4-1 Atlantic 10) returns to action on Saturday, November 2, when it plays host to Delaware (5 4 overall, 3-3 Atlantic 10) in a 12:00 p.m. game at McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
