Article:Kentucky Middle School Football Association 2010 FBU All-American Bowl Selection

Kentucky Middle School Football Association FBU 2010 All-American Bowl Player Selection The Kentucky Middle School Football Association ("KYMSFA") is very pleased to announce players selected from the Commonwealth of Kentucky by Football University to play in the 2010 All-American Bowl which will be held at the Alamo Dome on January 10, 2009. The players listed below represent some of the finest middle school football players the Commonwealth has to offer. The KYMSFA is proud to have players selected from its members. 7th " 7th Grade Defensive End Selection - OLB/DE 7th Grade Frankfort #32 Jalen Acree (2009 KYMSFA All-State Team - 8th Grade Div II at DE), KYMSFA Playoff Defensive MVP 2009, FBU Select Camp-Nashville 2009 LB, 2009  FBU Top Gun-LB, All City, Defensive Player of the Year, Honor Student.  Coach Hawkins commented that: " It's not often that a 7th grader has the ability and strength to be a productive player on an 8th grade team. Jalen is not only productive, but physically imposing as well. Jalen plays each game with intensity and desire. He plays both sides of the ball and rarely leaves the field. Jalen finished his first year of Middle School football with 12 sacks and 15 tackle for loss. Acree is one of the most humble players I have coached. When we need a defensive stop, or an extra yard, he is dependable. Jalen has made his family and community proud by being a honor student as well." " 7th Grade Wide Receiver Selection - WR/LB 7th Grade Raceland # 1 Connor Messer (2009 KYMSFA Honorable Mention to All-State Team - 7th Grade at RB and at LB)  (2009 FBU Top Gun - Receivers), (2009 FBU Select Camp - Nashville - Recs); Northeastern Kentucky All-Conference Team; KYMSFA Playoff Offensive MVP 2009;  KYMSFA Playoff Defensive MVP 2009; "Standout Athlete" of 2009 by Standout Athletes @ www.standoutathletes.org ; Coach Francis commented that: "Connor Messer is a very talented player, and he is a harder worker than he is talented.  Messer has great skills and great athletic ability. He can do about anything you need on a football field.  Messer is a one-man gang.  Messer can cover the other team's fastest receiver, come up and take on an offensive tackle, on third down he can get you a sack, and then on fourth he'll return the punt for a touchdown. Messer has a high football IQ. Offensive is easy, just put the ball in Messer's hands and get out of the way. Messer can run, catch, take the snap, lead block, whatever you need. Connor Messer is a special player and the best I've coached." " 7th Grade Running Back Selection - RB/LB 7th Grade Lone Oak #25 Rasheed Jones (2009 KYMSFA All-State Team - 8th Grade Div II at LB), KYMSFA Playoff Defensive MVP 2009, played on the 2009 7th Grade Kentucky Middle School State Runner-Up with a 12-1 record; He was voted the Team Defensive MVP for the year and also played on the 8th grade team; Rasheed's nickname is Pooh which he goes by most of the time; His Parents are Michael and Nichole Jones; he has four brothers, Michael (21), Chaz (20), De'Vharius (12) and Quamea (10,) and he has one sister D'anne (19); His brother Michael plays college football at Southeast Missouri State and his brother Chaz plays Rugby at Western Kentucky University; His Coach, Coach White says "Rasheed is a great football player but an even better person. He has the best instincts at middle linebacker that I have ever coached. He plays downhill and only one speed which is full out and is a very physical hitter. He has never been one ounce of trouble and refuses to be outworked by anyone. He is a natural leader and every player respects him not from his mouth but by his actions and his will of refusing to lose. He is a good student and will succeed in whatever he does. It will be a very sad when he moves on to the high school. He will represent his team and school with pride in the All-American Bowl."

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" 8th Grade Center Selection - NG/Center 8th Grade Trigg County #62 Aaron Stevens (2009 KYMSFA All-State Team - 8th Grade Div II at C); 2009 Kentucky Middle School Football Association selected Aaron to the Kentucky Middle School East vs. West All-Star Classic game (West Team); Aaron has started at both center and nose guard for his 7th and 8th grade teams.  He is a team captain for his football and wrestling programs. Aaron is the ideal lineman, hustling as much in practice as in games. His never-say-die attitude resulted in his being named Most Valuable Defensive Player against Russellville in the quarter-finals of the 2009 Kentucky state tournament by causing four fumbles and recovering two.  He was also named an All-State center during the state semi-finals.  It's a blessing to have other coaches recognize his talent on the field and allow him the honor of representing the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the FBU All-American Bowl. " 8th Grade Wide Receiver Selection - WR/LB 8th Grade Cumberland #8 Scotty Bailey (2009 KYMSFA All-State Team - 8th Grade Div II at WR); 2009 Kentucky Middle School Football Association selected Scott to the Kentucky Middle School East vs. West All-Star Classic game (East Team); Scotty helped lead Cumberland to its first ever appearance in the Kentucky State Middle School Playoffs. Scotty is a standout on the field and in the class room. He is an honor student and a beta club member.  On the football field he was a standout on the Redskins offense. He totaled 14 touchdowns and 8 two point conversions in helping lead the Redskins to a 9-2 record. He was also a standout on the defensive side of the ball recording two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and two fumble recoveries. He also had two punt returns for touchdowns. Scotty was selected as a team Captain by his peers. I have had the pleasure to coach Scotty for the past two seasons and I am very proud of the fact that we have our first ever player from Cumberland to be able to showcase his talents on a National level at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio. " 8th Grade Defensive End Selection - DE 8th Grade Bowling Green #28 Lincoln Quick (2009 KYMSFA All-State Team - 8th Grade Div I at DE) (2008 7th Grade Kentucky Middle School State Champions; 2009 8th Grade Division I Kentucky Middle School Football State Champions); (2009 FBU Select Camp - Nashville - DL); Co-Captain for the Back-to-Back State Champion Bowling Green Junior High Purples (23-0); Lincoln was the 2009 Southern Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference (SKMSAC) 1st Team All-Conference Outside Linebacker;  2009 Kentucky Middle School Football Association selected Lincoln to the Kentucky Middle School All-Star game (West Team).  Coach Joel Taylor said "Lincoln is a great young man to coach. Lincoln works hard everyday. That work ethic has developed Lincoln into a formidable football player, an outstanding student and has earned him the respect of his teammates and coaches. I know Lincoln will represent Bowling Green Junior High and the Bowling Green School System in a first class manner."

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" 8th Grade Strong Safety Selection - SS/H Slot 8th Grade Lexington Catholic #8 Noah Mitchell (2008 KYMSFA All-State Team 7th Grade at strong safety and 2009 KYMSFA All-State Team - Div I 8th Grade at strong safety), KYMSFA Playoff Defensive MVP 2009, (Team Captain - 14-3 (lost quarter-finals of Kentucky Middle School Football State Championship), (All-Conference 2007-2009), (2009 FBU Top Gun - DBs), (2009 FBU Select Camp - Indianapolis - DBs), (2009 All-American Bowl  - East 7th Grade Team - Strong safety); 2009 Kentucky Middle School Football Association selected Noah to the Kentucky Middle School East vs. West All-Star Classic game (East Team); Honor Student; Noah's Lexington Catholic Middle School football Coach Winston Guy stated that Noah is a standout player, with the deepest heart and commitment of any player I have seen in all my years of coaching.   Noah has a deep football mentality which will allow him to succeed at the national level. Noah is a football playmaker, a leader and a champion. I am proud to be his coach and of the opportunity for him to again show his skills in the Alamo Dome. " 8th Grade Linebacker Selection - LB 8th Grade Bowling Green #29 Tyler Jopes (2009 KYMSFA Honorable Mention to All-State Team - 8th Grade Div I at LB), KYMSFA Playoff Defensive MVP 2009, (2008 7th Grade Kentucky Middle School State Champions; 2009 8th Grade Division I Kentucky Middle School Football State Champions); (2009 FBU Select Camp - Nashville - LBs); Defensive Captain for the Back-to-Back State Champion Bowling Green Junior High Purples (23-0), 2008 & 2009 Southern Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference (SKMSAC);  Tyler was the 1st Team All-Conference Linebacker.  2009 Kentucky Middle School Football Association selected Tyler to the Kentucky Middle School All-Star game (West Team).  2008 FBU All-American Selection, 2008 7th Grade FBU East team captain, 2008 7th Grade FBU East team MVP; Tyler placed 2nd in the state discus throw during 2009 middle school track season.  Coach Joel Taylor said "It has been a privilege to coach Tyler these past two years at Bowling Green Junior High. Tyler has developed into an outstanding leader on the football field and in the classroom. Tyler is an excellent example of what a Purples football player should be. I know Tyler will represent Bowling Green Junior High Football and the Bowling Green School System in a first class manner." The KYMSFA was formed to provide an organization where middle school football coaches, parents and school administrators can work together with mutual respect.  The KYMSFA provides rules for the conduct of the sport, a forum for communication, offers training and educational opportunities, coordinating a championship playoff structure and other benefits requested by the membership.  The KYMSFA is made up of member middle school football programs across the Commonwealth.  You can find more information about the KYMSFA by visiting the Kentucky Middle School Football Website at www.kymiddleschoolfootball.com. KYMSFA designated coaches to be selected to the All-American Bowl coaching staff as follows:

Coach Joel Taylor - Bowling Green Junior High has been selected as co-defensive coordinator for the All-American Bowl 8th Grade Unlimited Game. 5 years as Head Coach at Bowling Green Junior High School  78-13 8th grade record 41-7  (1 State Championship  2 Conference Championships) 7th grade record 38-6  (1 State Championship  3 Conference Championships)   2009  Kentucky Middle School West All-Stars Head Coach   2009  BGJHS  8th Grade KY State Champions  (12-0) 2009  Conference Champions 8th grade 2009  Conference Runner-Up 7th grade  (State Quarter finalist)   2008  BGJHS 7th Grade KY State Champions (11-0) 2008  Conference Champions 7th grade 2008  Conference 3rd Place 8th grade   2007  Conference Champions 8th grade 2007  Conference Champions 7th grade   2006  Conference Runner-Up 8th grade 2006  Conference Champions 7th grade   2005  Conference 3rd Place 8th grade 2005  Conference 3rd Place 7th grade   Assistant coach at BGJHS for 5 years before getting the head coaching position.

Coach Brian Turner - Head Coach Morgan County has been selected as Head Coach East Team for the All-American Bowl 8th Grade Weight Restricted Game.

Head Coach Morgan County Middle School and also head high school football coach. Coach Turner has many years of experience as a head coach and has moved to the high school level as a result of his tremendous success at building the middle school program in Morgan County. The Morgan County Middle School teams have competed in the semi-finals two consecutive years and was runner-up this year in the 8th Grade Division II State Championship.

Phillip Hawkins - Head Coach, Frankfort Middle School has been selected as the Head Coach East Team for the All-American Bowl 7th Grade Game.

Coach Hawkins took over the Frankfort Middle School football program in 2008. The team had previously played 1 game in 2007 due to lack of players. In 2008. the team finished season with a 6-6 record. In 2009, the team was 11-0 during the regular season, losing their only game of the year in the regional finals of the KMSFA State Football Championship playoffs. The team is now an active member of the 7 v 7 tournaments and now a top 8th Grade Division 2 team in the Commonwealth. Frankfort middle has a male enrollment of 62 boys. There are 26 on the team with a 17-7 record.

2001-2007   Bowling Middle School, Owenton Ky. Actively involved with growing the program, Created an "I want to play" atmosphere at a very rural school. Programs were very successful with several undefeated season and conference championships. Coach Hawkins left the school with a well developed program that finished with a 12-0 season.

2002-2005   Head Coach- Owen County Youth Traveling Team           Was instrumental in starting a traveling football program that encompassed several counties in North Central Kentucky. Team won 38 straight games in a three year period. Honored by the Kentucky House of Representatives for coaching in 2005. The team consist of 19 players that not only were competitive on the state level but finished 3rd in the 10 year old National Championship. Record 54-4

2000-2001 Head Coach- Bowling Middle school 6th grade team. Record of 15-2 in two seasons.

1994-1995 Head Coach - Bowling Middle School 6th Grade team. Record 13-0 in two season.

1989-2002 University of Washington, Seattle Washington

Tight End, played for Coach Don James. Played in 4 Bowl Games including two Rose Bowls. Pac10 2nd Team All Conference. Played with college football greats as Mark Brunnell, Dennis Brown, Lincoln Kennedy, Dana Hall, Martin Harrison, Aaron Pearce, Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis.

1983-1987 Franklin County High School, Frankfort, Ky. 3 year starter on offense and defense, All State wrestler, Baseball and Track.