- Justin Beaver
Justin Beaver (born
October 19 ,1984 ) is anAmerican football running back He playedcollege football atUW-Whitewater .College
Justin was named the outstanding player in Division III football in 2007. The
running back for theUW-Whitewater Warhawks , Beaver broke both team and conference rushing records for the Warhawks and the WIAC. Beaver's contributions to the Warhawks led them to their third consecutive appearance in theAmos Alonzo Stagg Bowl game, inSalem, VA . His achievements athletically, academically, and in his community, have helped him earn the 2007Gagliardi Trophy , given to Division III's top student-athlete of the year. During the Championship Game, Beaver ran for 253 yards and one touchdown, topping his single season team record from 2005, and helping the Warhawks win 31-21 overMount Union .Justin was named 2007 winner of the Gagliardi Trophy, named for
John Gagliardi , for the outstanding player in the 2007 season ofNCAA Division III Football. [cite web | title='The best running back | publisher=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Online | url=http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=695093 | accessdate=2007-12-22] According to NCAA football statistics, Justin is 11th all-time in NCAA rushing, only a few yards behindRon Dayne for 10th all-time.Professional
Green Bay Packers
After not being selected in the
2008 NFL Draft or offered a contract as an undrafted free agent by any NFL team, Justin was invited to attend theGreen Bay Packers 2008 rookie mini camp. [cite web | title=Warhawks' Beaver gets chance | publisher=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Online | url=http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=744643| accessdate=2008-05-01] After the camp was over, the Packers have informed his representatives that they will not be signing him to a contract. [cite web | title=No go on Beaver | publisher=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Online | url=http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archive/2008/05/05/no-go-on-beaver.aspx| accessdate=2008-05-05]References
External links
* [http://gazettextra.com/news/2007/dec/11/spurned-division-i-ii-schools-beaver-puts-together/ Janesville Gazette, Spurned by Division I, II schools, Beaver puts together spectacular Whitewater career]
* [http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=695093 Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Best back running]
* [http://www.roanoke.com/sports/mcfarling/wb/143717 Roanoke Times, Clothed in purple, Beaver shines]
* [http://www.maxsportscafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=25 maxsportscafe.com, Justin Beaver Interview]
* [http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=725075 Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Beaver in the running]
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