Jun 23, 2021

This is Cru Country Weekly News Update - Issue #9

This is Cru Country Weekly News Update

The future is bright for UMHB athletics; past, present and future.

Blake Jackson, the 2016 Stagg Bowl MVP, is set to begin his second stint in the Canadian Football League, and this time, make his debut in the regular season.

Six Cru football players were recognized by D3football.com and selected to All-America and All-Region teams on Monday.

And Payton Brooks looks to be a big-time playmaker for the UMHB men’s basketball team, transferring in from Div. I Abilene Christian.

We covered all this and more over the past week, so read below for the latest in Cru Country.

Blake Jackson prepares to make his CFL Debut

CRUSADERS IN THE PROS: 2016 Stagg Bowl MVP Blake Jackson has become accustomed to change as a pro – True To The Cru

WINNIPEG- It would be an understatement to say that Blake Jackson is unfazed by change. In fact, the former UMHB quarterback embraces it.

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All-America, All-Region honors roll in

Six UMHB football Players selected to D3Football.com All-America, All-Region Teams – True To The Cru

BELTON, Texas- Six members of the UMHB football team were recognized by D3football.com on Monday, as the website released its All-Region and All-America teams for the 2020-21 season.

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Catching up with the Commits

Catching up with the Commits: Payton Brooks – True To The Cru

We caught up with Payton Brooks to discuss his decision to transfer to UMHB, his experience being part of a tournament run in March Madness with ACU, and more in this edition of “Catching up with the Commits”.

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Prospect Interviews from NFL Draft Diamonds

2022 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jefferson Fritz, S, Mary Hardin-Baylor

Jefferson Fritz is a fantastic athlete and versatile player for Mary Hardin-Baylor. He recently sat down with Jimmy Williams of Draft Diamonds

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2022 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Akeem Jackson, LB, Mary Hardin-Baylor

Akeem Jackson is a big enforcer on Mary Hardin-Baylor’s defense who’s a well-balanced LB in coverage and as a run stuffer.

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Congratulations to former UMHB football player Reggie Cole, who played DB for The Linemen, the 2021 Mega Bowl Champions in The Spring League

The Spring League 🏈 on Twitter: "Mega Bowl Champs 🏆… "

“Mega Bowl Champs 🏆”

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Congratulations to former UMHB football player Roderick Thompson, who was named the Interim Head Football Coach at Anderson HS this week

Roderick Thompson on Twitter: "Excited for this opportunity and next chapter in my coaching career as the Interim Head Football Coach of the L.C. Anderson Trojans. @andersontrojanfootball #1team #ATtacksuccess #LetsRide #UNIT https://t.co/rKEoqse7Q1"

“Excited for this opportunity and next chapter in my coaching career as the Interim Head Football Coach of the L.C. Anderson Trojans. @andersontrojanfootball #1team #ATtacksuccess #LetsRide #UNIT https://t.co/rKEoqse7Q1”

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