Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Marquis Bradley '11 Chosen to Play in Stars & Stripes All-Star Game!

Grinnell College’s Marquis Bradley ’11 has been chosen by a panel of NCAA Division III coaches to represent Team Stars & Stripes in the second annual Tázon de Estrellas (Bowl of the Stars).

The D-III All-Star team’s contest against the CONADEIP All-Stars from Mexico is slated for Dec. 18 at Tec de Monterrey Stadium in Toluca, Mexico.

Bradley, a 5-foot-11, 202-pound linebacker from Wichita, Kan. (Independence HS), has earned his share of honors this season. He was named to the D3football.com Team of the Week once and was also tabbed a Midwest Conference Defensive Performer of the Week.

Through eight games, Bradley has team-highs of 82 tackles, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries. He also has two sacks, eight tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries for the Pioneers, who sit at 5-3 and are tied for 2nd place in the MWC.