MIAMI (Dec. 21, 2020) – Sophomore sensation Lexington Joseph headlined FIU football’s Conference USA All-Conference selections on Monday, as the Panther was named to the second team for his efforts on special teams.
The honors were determined by vote via the league’s 14 head football coaches. For the full C-USA release, click here.
Joseph returned FIU’s opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, while averaging 33.5 yards per return prior to suffering a season-ending injury midway through the year. Joseph was joined by 10 other Panthers, with nine named to the C-USA Honorable Mention Team and Nate Jefferson collecting C-USA All-Freshman Team honors.
FIU’s entire starting secondary was named to the C-USA Honorable Mention Team, as Richard Dames, Rishard Dames, Dorian Hall and Josh Turner were recognized for their efforts by the league. FIU’s secondary ranked 17th-best in the nation for passing yards allowed on the year.
Davon Strickland and Shane McGough were also named to the C-USA Honorable Mention team, with the honor being a first for sophomore defensive tackle Strickland.
The league-leader in rush yards per carry, D’vonte Price, was also named to the C-USA Honorable Mention Team. Price also ranked 10th in the nation for rush yards per game this past season, after averaging 116.2 yards per contest.
Rounding out FIU’s C-USA Honorable Mention Team members were punter Tommy Heatherly and long snapper Tommy Zozus. Heatherly was the only non-Power 5 punter to be named a semifinalist for the prestigious Ray Guy Award this past month.
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