Post by The Cats on Aug 19, 2018 8:19:38 GMT -5
It's now 13 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, September 1, 2018, against the Newberry College Wolves, in Cullowhee.
For the season's kick-off game, the Cats will host a "White Out" in E.J. Whitmire Stadium as the Cats sport their all-white look, white Adidas jerseys over white pants; and for the fourth straight year, a post-game fireworks extravaganza.
To help pass those long summer days, and hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, and knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the 100-day football countdown each day until kickoff day.
Today, we'll highlight a running back
#13 D.J. Atkins
Position: Running Back
Height/Weight: 5'9" 160
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Hogansville, Ga.
High School: Callaway HS
Prior to Western Carolina: Listed as a two-star recruit from Rivals.com ... Versatile player that can play in the backfield or in the slot on offense, as well as in the return game on special teams ... One of the top rushers in the state of Georgia in 2016, finishing with over 2,300 yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground as a junior ... Two-time All-Region team for 5-AA selection as a junior and senior ... Was tabbed as the 5-AA Offensive Player of the Year in 2016 ... First-team All-State and first team All-Region in Georgia ... Also ran track as a prep … High school coach was Pete Wiggins.
Personal: Is the son of Shameka Stubblefield and Reggie Atkins.
Courtesy WCU Athletics Media Relations
