A&M's Bentley named HERO Sports FCS Freshman All-American

[Normal1875]

AAMU's Bentley named HERO Sports FCS Freshman All-American
Courtesy: SWAC.org
Release: 12/28/2016

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Alabama A&M running back Jordan Bentley has an All-America selection to add to his postseason awards haul, as the freshman was named to the HERO Sports FCS Freshman All-American team.

The announcement was made earlier today.

Bentley was a bright spot for the Bulldogs in his maiden season of collegiate competition. The Guntersville, Ala. native posted 851 yards and 10 total scores (nine rush), earning a second-team All-SWAC selection along the way.

http://www.swac.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27400&ATCLID=211379890

 

[dieharddawg]

He will be the best back to ever come out of A&M!!!!

Go Bulldogs!

 

[wahines]

That is great!

 

[C-LeB28]

Without looking at his season stats his best game came against us.

 

[pvdogteam]

Without looking at his season stats his best game came against us.

I don't know about that, he balled out against us

 

[PQUE]

After watching him in the first scrimmage @ last fall camp, you could see had the potential to be special as a true Freshman.

 

[DAHILL]

I still don't know how we got him.... he was a BEAST in high school....

Jordan Bentley, RB, Guntersville, 6-0, 200
One of the most prolific running backs in Alabama history ... Has 15 records listed in the Alabama individual records including, consecutive carries without a fumble (321) and carries without a fumble in a season (304 ... Finished career with 5,969 yards on 843 carries and scored 104 touchdowns ... As a Senior, had 2,148 yards rushing and 38 touchdowns and was named Class 5A Back of the Year and AL.com Huntsville Region Offensive Player of the Year... Accounted for 52 tackles and six interceptions.

 

[BulldogM.Ed.23]

I still don't know how we got him.... he was a BEAST in high school....

Sometimes recruiting at a smaller school is like stepping to a chick whom other guys think are out of their league. Other players in the game will hate and discourage the potential. However, If your game and confidence is on point, you can win her.

Mack Lesson #23

Seriously though, I feel like AAMU will win another surprise or two out of this upcoming recruiting class. One positive thing about Spady, his staff is a little more aggressive with recruiting. Something that we never were under Coach Jones. Maybe things will finally play out this season (shrugging shoulders).

 

[Journalist]

Sometimes recruiting at a smaller school is like stepping to a chick whom other guys think are out of their league. Other players in the game will hate and discourage the potential. However, If your game and confidence is on point, you can win her.

Mack Lesson #23

Seriously though, I feel like AAMU will win another surprise or two out of this upcoming recruiting class. One positive thing about Spady, his staff is a little more aggressive with recruiting. Something that we never were under Coach Jones. Maybe things will finally play out this season (shrugging shoulders).

Sometimes recruiting comes down to you shooting your shot

 

[Normal1875]

He will be the best back to ever come out of A&M!!!!

Go Bulldogs!

I can't think of another running back that has come through A&M with Bentley's vision while running the ball.

Sometimes recruiting at a smaller school is like stepping to a chick whom other guys think are out of their league. Other players in the game will hate and discourage the potential. However, If your game and confidence is on point, you can win her.

Mack Lesson #23

Seriously though, I feel like AAMU will win another surprise or two out of this upcoming recruiting class. One positive thing about Spady, his staff is a little more aggressive with recruiting. Something that we never were under Coach Jones. Maybe things will finally play out this season (shrugging shoulders).

Always try...no matter what..the worst they can say is no

 

[2kool]

I still don't know how we got him.... he was a BEAST in high school....

Jordan Bentley, RB, Guntersville, 6-0, 200
One of the most prolific running backs in Alabama history ... Has 15 records listed in the Alabama individual records including, consecutive carries without a fumble (321) and carries without a fumble in a season (304 ... Finished career with 5,969 yards on 843 carries and scored 104 touchdowns ... As a Senior, had 2,148 yards rushing and 38 touchdowns and was named Class 5A Back of the Year and AL.com Huntsville Region Offensive Player of the Year... Accounted for 52 tackles and six interceptions.

Coaches at bigger schools were too focused on his competition instead of evaluating his abilities. Aint NO good defenses at Crossville, Arab and Boaz. Recruiting is a popularity contest. Remember how Desmond Johnson was rated a 2 star and had FCS offers but wasn't even the best DB on the team (Baker)?

Im glad this worked out in our favor.

 

[Oracle]

Coaches at bigger schools were too focused on his competition instead of evaluating his abilities. Aint NO good defenses at Crossville, Arab and Boaz. Recruiting is a popularity contest. Remember how Desmond Johnson was rated a 2 star and had FCS offers but wasn't even the best DB on the team (Baker)?

Im glad this worked out in our favor.

Don't get too comfortable...Some larger program may try to get him to transfer now that he has performed well at the college level. Apparently that is a growing trend.

 

[2kool]

Don't get too comfortable...Some larger program may try to get him to transfer now that he has performed well at the college level. Apparently that is a growing trend.

Oh I know.

 

[Oracle]

I can't think of another running back that has come through A&M with Bentley's vision while running the ball.



Always try...no matter what..the worst they can say is no

He has a long way to go before he can be considered in the class of Oliver Ross, Ronnie Coleman, Wayne Mosley and Reginald Gipson as the best to come out of A&M.