WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (April
14, 2012) - The William and Mary football team concluded its spring
practice season with the annual Green and Gold Game before a crowd of
approximately 1,500 fans at Zable Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Players on both sides of the ball provided a number of
highlights, as the offense scored a pair of touchdowns and converted four-of-five
field goal attempts, while the defense totaled six interceptions and three
sacks.
Quarterback Brent Caprio completed 9-of-20 passes for a
team-high 103 yards, while Michael Graham threw a four-yard touchdown pass to
tight end Bo Revell.
Running back Meltoya Jones rushed for a team-high 27 yards
on five carries and recorded a 6-yard touchdown run, while Keith McBride
totaled 20 yards on four carries.
Wideout Sean Ballard was the team's leading receiver with
three catches for 47 yards, while Tre McBride totaled three receptions for 43
yards.
Defensively, cornerback Ryan Smith was one of five players
to record an interception, as he came up with a pair of picks. Safety Ivan
Tagoe, linebacker Jabrel Mines, cornerback DeAndre Houston-Carson and
linebacker Jake Wasko also registered interceptions.
Defensive end Quincey September had an impressive afternoon
and earned a sack, two tackles for a loss, a forced fumble and a blocked field
goal. Defensive end Braxton Hicks and linebacker Matthew Pocta also posted
sacks.
Placekicker/punter John Carpenter was outstanding on special
teams and converted four-of-five field goal attempts, including a long of 53
yards.
At the completion of the game, the team announced the captains
for the 2012 season (as derived from a team vote) with a pair of players
garnering the honor - linebacker Jabrel Mines and safety Brian Thompson.
Another major team award was announced on Saturday, as
offensive lineman Trevor Springman was selected as the recipient of the John A.
Stewart Winter Warrior Award, which is given annually to the player, or
players, who best exemplify the qualities of dedication, effort and achievement
that defined Stewart's career at the College. Awardees are judged on their
improvements both on the field and in the off-season training program.
