Williams, a 5-10, 185-pound senior from Miami, FL led all receivers with 15 TD receptions while tying for the conference lead in scoring. Williams’ 15 TD receptions are a school record. He also caught a TD pass in every game this season, setting a new school record for TD passes in consecutive games (11).Williams averaged over 12 yards per reception and one out of every four catches he made went for a TD.
Hardie is a repeat first team selection from 2006. The 6-2, 270-pound senior defensive end from Hartford, CT, led the MEAC and the nation in tackles for losses with 25.5. Hardie also led the conference in sacks and was fourth in the nation with 12. He recorded 73 tackles, forced two fumbles, recovered on and was credited with 10 QB hurries. During the two-year period, Hardie recorded 124 tackles, including 45.5 for losses and 21.5 sacks.
Johnson, a 6-0, 190-pound senior from Gardenia, CA, had his best season, passing for 2,212 yards, 21 TDs and only 8 interceptions en route to leading the conference in pass efficiency and in total offense. The elusive Johnson also led the Bison in rushing with 436 yards and 3 Tds. Under Johnson’s generalship, the Bison led the country in time of possession.
Floyd, a 6-3, 315-pound senior from Greensboro, NC, had his best season and was a key to protecting Johnson and helping the Bison lead the conference in time of possession with over 35 minutes per game.
Dowdy, one of the more consistent and productive players in school history finished the season as the fourth leading tackler in the MEAC. The 6-2, 225-pound senior linebacker from Fayetteville, NC, recorded 45 solos, 47 assists, 8.5 tackles for losses, a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Dowdy was a pre-season second team All-MEAC selection.
Thomas Claiborn battled injuries during part of the season, but still managed 19 solos, 4 assists, 2 interceptions and a team-high 6 pass breakups. A 5-10, 175-pound senior from Pittsburgh, PA, Claiborn was a pre-season first team All-MEAC selection.
