The Main Mann

I want to try to write an article about Brian Mann, and his college career at Ferrum, but my biggest fear is that I will leave something out. In almost 2 1/2 seasons, to say that Mann had made his mark in the Ferrum record books is a gigantic understatement. This guy has done nothing but methodically grind his way to being the college's all time leading rusher. Let's look at some numbers over the those 2 1/2 years.

Rushing attempts-

2016-  259

2017-  274

2018-  104


Rushing Yards-

2016-  1453

2017-  1556

2018-  749


Average Rushing Yards  per game

2016-  145.3

2017-  155.6

2018-  187.25


Most Rushing Yards in a game

2016-  vs. LaGrange  254

2017-  vs. LaGrange  254

2018-  vs.  Shenandoah  260


 Receptions/Yards/TD's

2016-  9/73/0

2017-  10/96/0

2018-  3/19/0


What is left for Brian to accomplish? After the Shenandoah game, not only had Brian eclipsed the all time rushing leader record formerly held by Freddie Stoval, he also that day set the most yards rushing in a game (260).....breaking his own record of 258, he set the career touchdown mark of 36 touchdowns since arriving at Ferrum, and he set the all purpose yards mark now, 4716 yards.

While this has been a heck of a ride for Mann, there are likely still things to shoot for. Personally I would like to see a kickoff returned for a touchdown. That has not happened in quite a while. Also, the most touchdowns in a game is attainable, but it would take 7 to break that record. By the way, currently Mann is the second leading rusher in the nation in division III football.

In the end, records are nice, but it's the wins that matter most. I am sure Brian is mainly interested in getting the team victories. I don't get the impression that Mann is particularly stressing over his personal accomplishments, but rather I would guess he is focused on an ODAC championship.
Not Self But Others!

No matter how things turn out this season, it's truly enjoyable watching this young man play. He is a rarity, and it will likely be years before another player of his caliber comes along. It's a great time to be a Ferrum fan, and Brian has one more year left wearing No. 5.



Saturday's Games



Thomas Moore @ Emory and Henry

Hampden - Sydney @ Shenandoah

Guilford @ Randolph Macon

Washington and Lee @ Bridgewater



Go Ferrum!