Player News - Morrissey, Elder Named All-American

Senior linebacker Tyler Morrissey and junior saftey Jarey Elder have been named to the 2018 American Football Coaches Association Division II All-America team.

Morrissey, a first-team selection, logged 86 total tackles which was best for the Golden Rams. He also tallied four quarterback hurries, 8.5 sacks, a pass breakup, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.  One of his key plays this season was a blocked field goal attempt at Bloomsburg. Morrissey was previously named PSAC East Defensive Player of the Year, first-team All-PSAC East, and first team CCA All-Super Region 1.

Named to the second team, Elder made 46 tackles and also registered 2.0 tackles for loss, three pass breakups and a forced fumble. But his most notable statistic was nabbing seven interceptions on the season including two in the PSAC championship game. Elder was previously named first-team All-PSAC East and first team CCA All-Super Region 1.

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West Chester is one of only four schools with multiple players selected. Five PSAC schools had players named including California, Gannon, Lock Haven and Slippery Rock.

West Chester Athletic Site - Morrissey And Elder Tabbed All-Americans By AFCA

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