2002 West Region Candidates

GEROME CASTLEBERRY

Tailback � East Central University

5-11, 215, Senior, Winnsboro, Texas

2002 Highlights:  He rushed for 130 yards on 26 carries against Harding and 105 yards on 28 carries against Emporia State.  He rushed for 204 yards on 37 carries versus Texas A&M-Commerce, 166 yards on 30 carries and 1 touchdown against Eastern New Mexico, and 202 yards on 35 carries for 1 touchdown against Central Oklahoma.  

2002 Key Stats: Castleberry has compiled 1,208 all-purpose yards in 8 games this season.  He has rushed for 1,007 yards on 222 carries and has caught 25 passes for 201 yards.  He has scored 7 touchdowns � 4 rushing, 3 receiving.  

Career Awards and Accomplishments:  He rushed for 1,308 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2001.  He was named first-team all-conference, first-team All-West Region, and third-team All-American by Don Hansen�s Football Gazette in 2001.  ECU is 1-7 this season.

NCAA Rankings:

Rushing: Ranks 8th in Division II � 126.3

All-Purpose Yards: Ranks 17th in Division II � 151.0

Year Rec Yds TD
2002 25 201 3
         
Year Rushes Yds TD
2002 222 1,007 4

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