Jackson and Watts Named to All-New England Team

NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Senior Andrew Jackson (New Britain, CT) and junior Jeremiah Watts (Clovis, CA) were among 28 players representing 17 teams that were named to the 2008 New England Football Writers Division II/III All-New England team.

Jackson, a first-team Northeast-10 selection as a return specialist and defensive back, returned two punts and one kickoff for touchdowns this season. He totaled five interceptions, second on the team, and was the NE-10 Defensive Player of the Week after getting two picks against Bryant. A Preseason All-American and a four-time all-conference selection, he made six catches as a wide out and also rushed for a 39-yard touchdown against American International. Jackson is the only player named to two positions on the team.

Also a Northeast-10 first team honoree, Watts tallied 72 receptions for 924 yards and nine touchdowns, while ranking tied for eighth in the nation with 7.1 receptions per game. His 92.5 receiving yards per game rank fourth nationally.

The Northeast 10 had 12 players selected while from Division III, the New England Football Conference had eight selections. The New England Small College Athletic Conference had six representatives.

The team will be honored at the New England Football Writers Banquet on Thursday, December 11 at Casa di Fiore in Wilmington. People interested in attending should contact Dick Lipe at Bentley College at 781-891-2334.