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12th Man Club
2007 Media Guide
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News
01/31/11 Nate Moot a freshman linebacker and special teams player on the Westminster College Titan Football team gathered four honors at the 12th Annual Titan Football Banquet. Nate earned a varsity letter by playing in 8 games. He is credited with making 5 solo and 3 assisted tackles during the year. He was named to Head Coach Jeff Hand’s Honor Roll that requires a minimum 3.0 GPA in the classroom. Because of his 100% practice participation he is gained membership on to the “Rock Hard” team. His teammates voted him scout team player of the year, one of only 11 awards voted on by team members. During the presentation scout team coach Dwayne Pavkovich said “Sometimes motivating players is tough but motivation for this player was never an issue. Because of his enthusiasm and fake checks he made my job of coaching very easy”. Nate was a member of the 2009 PA State Runner-up Bishop McCort football team under the direction of Head Coach Ken Salem. During this time he received honors at the state and local levels. He was named McCort’s MaxPrep player of the week for his play against Tri-Valley during the play-off run and received the Pat Tillman Special Teams Player of the Year Award. He is a business administration major.
01/23/11 Gene
Schultz Memorial Award 06/30/10 The PSFCA East West All Star Football Game each year recognizes four participants in the annual football classic through the Circle of Excellence Award. This prestigious award is given to one offensive and one defensive player of both the East and West teams, as recognized by the coaches and players. An individual who receives this award in not only a “most valuable player” but more so a “most valuable person” who throughout the week exhibits excellence in: Attitude The PSFCA East West All Star Game announced the 2010 Circle of Excellence Awards at the All Star Game banquet on June 17th. Shane Rugg, a Bishop McCort graduate received the award for the offensive player from the West. Shane anchored the offensive and defensive lines at McCort that during the 2009 state champions run. Shane will attend Lehigh University in the fall and major in Engineering.
02/03/10
(left to right) Josh Seidel - Indiana
University of PA
02/03/10
01/24/10 Gene
Schultz Memorial Award Bobby
Schutte Memorial Award (Team Spirit) Dave Seidel
Memorial Award (Defense) Pat
Tillman Award (Special Teams) Western PA
Scholar Athlete Award
01/24/10
Josh Seidel - Offensive Player of the Year
[Mastovich]
01/14/10 First Team
01/03/10 First Team
12/17/09 Artrell Hawkins: Dear
Crushers,
You wouldn't be here without a tremendous amount of hard work,
dedication, and resolve. Keep all of these things in mind
tomorrow....and be sure to take in every moment along the way.....the
bus ride, the pre-game, the kick-off....savor every minute, for these
are rare and golden opportunities that don't come around often and and
of which you will surely cherish for a lifetime. As an alumni, you make
me proud to say I'm a Crusher. My heart bleeds crimson and gold....and i
know yours does too. So as you take that field tomorrow, play with the
same POISE, PASSION, and PURPOSE that has brought you to this place. What a great team you are! Good luck in the big game against Clairton. Bring back the state championship! You've earned it!GO CRUSHERS!!!
Pete Duranko: The McCort family is so very proud of you and so am I. I have watched you over the past four years and you have shown me your pride, your dedication and your determination. You have a chance to make history for McCort and the city of Johnstown. Play as a team, and kick butt and take names. Good Luck!!
John Stofa: Ken Salem
and THE FOOTBALL CRUSHERS: I am sure I speak for all former Crusher
players and students when I say how proud we are of you and what you
have accomplished so far this year. Representing the Johnstown Area
and its heritage for hard working and dedicated people is something that
you should be very proud of. We will all be with you in person or
spirit playing every play and down ....Just remember...getting to the
Championship Game was NOT your goal ! WINNING the game and bringing
the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY home to Bishop McCort is what you have
worked so long and hard for!.... Play relaxed and enjoy the wonderful
experience.......
Steve Smear: Hey guys,
all former BMHS football players want to say how proud we are of your
accomplishments this year. You and the coaches have worked so hard to
achieve the ultimate.... To play for a State of Pennsylvania Football
Championship. Though other BMHS football teams have gone undefeated in
the past none have ever played for a State Championship. You guys
are in elite company. 12/16/09 Josh Seidel of Bishop McCort has been
nominated as an Old Spice® Red Zone Player of the Year! 02/04/09
01/29/09 Gene
Schultz Memorial Award Bobby
Schutte Memorial Award (Team Spirit) Pat
Tillman Award 02/06/08 Bishop McCort High School has announced that senior Michael Cruz will continue is football career at the University of Pittsburgh on a full athletic scholarship. Mike was a 3-year letter winner on the football team at both tight end and defensive end. During his three years as a varsity football player, Bishop McCort compiled a 32-7 overall record and a 23-4 record in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference. This past football season Mike caught 11 passes for 241 yards and 5 touchdowns as he helped lead the Crushers to back to back Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference and District V/VI "AA" Championships
For his career, Cruz had 44 receptions for 564 yards, a 12.8 yard per catch average, and caught 10 touchdown passes, which ties him for 3rd all-time in school history. On the defensive side of the ball Mike recorded 43 tackles, 3 sacks, and 1 fumble recovery during his senior season. Michael was selected to participate in the East/West All-Star Game played at Altoona's Mansion Park. Cruz becomes the fifth Bishop McCort football player to be selected to play in the game. Mike was also named second team All-Area according to the Tribune-Democrat. Michael is the seventh Bishop McCort football player in the past six years to receive a full athletic scholarship at the Division 1 level. Cruz is also a 2-year starter on the McCort basketball team where he is currently averaging 13.5 points per game and 11.1 rebounds.
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