ALL-STAR LEADERS: Football Skills Events Held
MARQUETTE---The highlight of day three for the U.P. All-Star football players Wednesday was the Skills Challenge. Events included the Fastest Man (40 yard dash), the Strongest Man (Bench Press-225 lbs), Quarterback Challenge, Receiver Challenge, Punting and Field Goal Kicking. Two players made the All-Time Record list for their efforts.
For some of the challenges, the players were split into two divisions, lineman and non-lineman. Having two divisions gives those challenges a unique atmosphere, as there are several competitions taking place within each event. The three events that are split are: Fastest Man, Strongest Man and Receiver Challenge.
Results for the Players Challenge are as follows: Fastest Man (Lineman): Dominic Bonnee (Red Team), Pickford, 40 yard dash = 4.95 seconds (elec timed) Fastest Man (Non-Lineman): Kam Karp (Black Team), Marquette, 40 yard dash=4.64 seconds (elec timed) Strongest Man (Lineman): Pete Noblet (Black Team), Gladstone, Bench Press = 225 pounds, 15 reps Strongest Man (Non-Lineman): Daylan Lujan (Black Team), Sault, Bench Press = 225 lbs, 23 reps (1st All-Time) Quarterback Challenge: Joe Haire (Black Team), Menominee, Distance Thrown = 57 yards (2nd All-Time) Receiver Challenge (Non-Lineman): Kam Karp (Black Team), Marquette Receiver Challenge (Lineman): Preston Toutant (Red Team), Negaunee Punting: Kam Karp (Black Team), Marquette, 60 yards Field Goal Kicking: Connor LeClaire (Red Team), Hancock, 45 yards
The Skills Challenge gave the players a much-needed rest from the grind of two practices per day. Each event which was performed had a gallery of players watching. Everyone was gathered around the competitors, cheering them on while they competed.
The players will next host a Youth Camp at the Dome Thursday evening from 6:30-8:00 PM. All kids ages 6 and up are welcome to attend. All-Star Banquet is set for Friday at the University Center, 6 PM. |