PLAYER TO WATCH
OFFENSIVE PLAYER TO WATCH
DEFENSIVE PLAYER TO WATCH
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER TO WATCH
#81 Rodrell Smith
#4 Tarrell Starckey
#29 Marion Harris
Freshman WR Rodrell Smith has scored three of the Rams first five TDs this season and ranks in the top 10 in three different national categories, including fourth in total scoring (TDs) (18) and total scoring (18), ninth in total receptions (10). The 6-foot-1 Arrington, Va., native also ranks 33rd in scoring per game (9.0), scoring (TDs) per game (9.0) and 39th in receptions per game (5.0). In the Rams season opener Smith caught seven passes for 78 yards and two TDs. He continued his strong play with three receptions and a TD against No. 4 Georgetown last Saturday. In that game the 2012 graduate of Nelson County High School also rushed once for 20 yards.
Redshirt freshman LB Tarell Starckey comes into the Rams third game second on the team in tackles. The Richmond, Va., native switched to number four for the week after wearing the 15 jersey in the previous two games. Starckey made eight tackles -five unassisted and three assists in the Rams season opener against Pikeville. The 6-foot-2 2011 graduate of Highland Springs High School responded against No. 4 Georgetown last Saturday with six tackles.
Freshman RB Marion Harris has returned nearly every kickoff for Bluefield this season. The 2012 graduate of Petersburg High School ranks in the top 10 in two national categories, including fourth in total kick off returns (156) and ninth in all purpose yards (245). The 5-foot-10 running back also ranks 40th in all purpose yards per game (122.5). When in the backfield, Harris has racked up 83 yards on 18 carries including a career-high 68 yards on 11 carries in his first appearance againt Pikeville.