JENKINS HEADLINES ALL-CIAA TEAM AS CIAA’S TOP DEFENDER All-American Hopeful Named CIAA Defensive Player of the Year April J. Emory November 10, 2010 HAMPTON, VA- Defensive lineman Malcolm Jenkins has been named the 2010 CIAA Defensive Player of the Year as voted by the CIAA Football Coaches Association. Jenkins who was named to five different 2010 preseason All-American teams after an outstanding junior campaign, made good on the predictions in his final season in a Viking uniform. He led the CIAA in both sacks (12 solo, 2 assisted) and tackles for loss with 23 tackles for a loss of 75 yards (1.85ypg). His sack total ranks second in NCAA Division II while he places 9th overall in the nation in tackles for loss. While Jenkins was the only Viking on the All-CIAA First Team, seven of his teammate where tabbed as All-CIAA second team performers. They include seniors Karvin Gwaltney (Tight End), T.J. Jones (Center), Dexter Manley (Wide Receiver) and Terry Griffin (Defensive Tackle). Junior honorees include quarterback Creven Powell and Billy Wiggins who made it as a kick returner. Daronte McNeill, one only four sophomores to make the First and Second Teams combined, was voted at the tailback position after breaking for the Vikings’ first 1,000 yard season since 1994. He was one of only three CIAA backs to rush for over 1,000 yards in 2010.

FOUR VIKINGS NAMED TO 2010 CIAA ALL-ROOKIE TEAM ECSU Freshmen Amongst Top Rookies in 2010 April J. Emory November 9, 2010 HAMPTON, VA- Four members of the Elizabeth City State University football team were named to the 2010 CIAA All-Rookie Team as voted on by the conference’s Sports Information Directors. The Vikings, who finished the season at 6-4 overall, placed two on each side of the ball. On the offensive side, lineman David Gatlin and kicker Devon Pike were recognized. Gatlin a native of Washington, DC, helped block for a line that boasted the second best rushing offense in the CIAA in 2010, including the Vikings first 1,000 yard rusher since 1994 in sophomore tailback Daronte McNeill. Warner Robins, GA native Devon Pike got the nod after serving as the primary kicker for ECSU this season, tying at 4th in scoring (kick), 5th in field goals and 4th in PAT conversions going 34-37. Defensively ECSU was represented by linebacker William Davis and cornerback Nigel Rios. Davis, who hails from Chesapeake, VA finished the season with 41 tackles, which placed him 6th overall on the ECSU squad. Rios, a native of Washington, DC finished the season with two interceptions and two blocked kicks to go along with 17 tackles For more information on ECSU Athletics, visit www.ecsuvikings.com. April J. Emory The All-CIAA Teams will be honored Friday, November 12 in Raleigh, NC. For more information ECSU Athletics, visit April J. Emory