WEST CHESTER, Pa. - West Chester University dynamic duo of senior RB Rondell White and junior MLB Ronell Williams were heaped with more preseason praise as the two All-PSAC stars were named USA College Football Division II Pre-Season All-Americans it was announced Monday.
White, who was a first-team selection, was also a preseason All-America selection by Lindy's Sports college football preview magazine as an all-purpose back. Williams, an honorable mention pick, was an AFCA first team All-America pick at the end of last season. The Golden Rams (7-4, 4-3 PSAC East) were picked to finish in third place in the PSAC preseason coaches' poll released Monday at Media Day.
White broke the school's single-season rushing record last fall with 1,548 yards rushing. He was the second-leading rusher in the PSAC behind Bloomsburg's Franklyn Quietah. White led all Division II in all-purpose yards per game a year ago, averaging 200.2 all-purpose yards per game. He scored 18 touchdowns as well.
Williams led the PSAC in tackles with 119 stops in 2012, becoming the first sophomore in school history to be named All-America by the coaches' association. He is on pace to shatter the school's all-time record for tackles. He ranked fifth amng all linebackers in Division II last year with three interceptions as well. That was good for a tie for the team lead at West Chester.
The Golden Rams' gridiron gang hits the practice fields for the first time on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 9 a.m. as they prepare for the upcoming season. West Chester opens its 2013 campaign at home against University of New Haven at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7.
