Justin Beaver
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Justin Beaver is an American football running back He played college football at UW-Whitewater.
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[edit] College
Justin was named the outstanding player in Division III football in 2007. The running back for the UW-Whitewater Warhawks, Beaver broke both team and conference rushing records for the Warhawks and the WIAC conference. Beaver's contributions to the Warhawks led them to their third consecutive appearance in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl game, in Salem, VA. His achievements athletically, academically, and in his community, have helped him earn the 2007 Gagliardi Trophy, given to Division III's top student-athlete of the year. During the Championship Game, Beaver ran for 253 yards and one touchdown, topping his single season team record from 2005, and helping the Warhawks win 31-21 over Mount Union.
Justin was named 2007 winner of the Gagliardi Trophy, named for John Gagliardi, for the outstanding player in the 2007 season of NCAA Division III Football.[1] According to NCAA football statistics, Justin is 11th all-time in NCAA rushing, only a few yards behind Ron Dayne for 10th all-time.
[edit] Professional
[edit] Green Bay Packers
After not being selected in the 2008 NFL Draft or offered a contract as an undrafted free agent by any NFL team, Justin was invited to attend the Green Bay Packers 2008 rookie mini camp. [2] After the camp was over, the Packers have informed his representatives that they will not be signing him to a contract. [3]
 Justin Beaver posed with the Gagliardi Trophy |
 Justin Beaver, with the UW-Whitewater football team, practiced before the Stagg Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007 |
 Justin Beaver was awarded the 2007 Gagliardi Trophy and listened as Jimmy Gagliardi spoke before the presentation. |
 Justin Beaver at the Friday luncheon before Stagg Bowl XXXV |
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 Justin after breaking his collarbone against UW-La Crosse on Oct. 14, 2006. |
[edit] References
- ^ 'The best running back. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Online. Retrieved on 2007-12-22.
- ^ Warhawks' Beaver gets chance. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Online. Retrieved on 2008-05-01.
- ^ No go on Beaver. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Online. Retrieved on 2008-05-05.
[edit] External links
- Janesville Gazette, Spurned by Division I, II schools, Beaver puts together spectacular Whitewater career
- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Best back running
- Roanoke Times, Clothed in purple, Beaver shines
- maxsportscafe.com, Justin Beaver Interview
- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Beaver in the running
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