Bailey and Tiller were both named to the All-BIG EAST First Team this season
Two Named To Casino Del Sol All-Star Game
1/9/2012 10:00:45 AM | Football
Syracuse football senior running back Antwon Bailey and graduate student offensive guard Andrew Tiller were selected to play in the 2012 Casino Del Sol All-Star, which will be held on January 16 in Tucson, Az. Both student-athletes recently completed successful seasons for the Orange en route to All-BIG EAST First Team selections.
Bailey rushed for 1,051 yards this season, becoming the 15th player in SU history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. His 2,144 career yards on the ground ranks him 16th all-time at Syracuse, and he is one of two BIG EAST running backs with six 100-yard games this season. Bailey was also named to Phil Steele's Postseason All-BIG EAST Second Team.
The Landover, Md. native owns the record for career receptions by a running back (91) and career receiving yards by a running back (706). Bailey is one of four SU running backs in history to have four consecutive 100-yard rushing games, and had a career day against Cincinnati with 135 yards on the ground on 27 carries and five catches for 43 yards.
Tiller has started 25-of-35 career games at Syracuse, including all 12 this season. He has blocked for 1,000-yard rushers in each of the past two seasons, including Bailey this year. Tiller also earned a spot on the ESPN.com All-BIG EAST and Phil Steele's Postseason All-BIG EAST First Team.
The Casino Del Sol All-Star Game will be played at 6:00 p.m. at Kino Stadium in Tucson. Tickets for the game are available online.
Bailey rushed for 1,051 yards this season, becoming the 15th player in SU history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. His 2,144 career yards on the ground ranks him 16th all-time at Syracuse, and he is one of two BIG EAST running backs with six 100-yard games this season. Bailey was also named to Phil Steele's Postseason All-BIG EAST Second Team.
The Landover, Md. native owns the record for career receptions by a running back (91) and career receiving yards by a running back (706). Bailey is one of four SU running backs in history to have four consecutive 100-yard rushing games, and had a career day against Cincinnati with 135 yards on the ground on 27 carries and five catches for 43 yards.
Tiller has started 25-of-35 career games at Syracuse, including all 12 this season. He has blocked for 1,000-yard rushers in each of the past two seasons, including Bailey this year. Tiller also earned a spot on the ESPN.com All-BIG EAST and Phil Steele's Postseason All-BIG EAST First Team.
The Casino Del Sol All-Star Game will be played at 6:00 p.m. at Kino Stadium in Tucson. Tickets for the game are available online.
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