Quote:Written Option: This week is the week of both the Oscars and Valentine’s Day. For this week’s PT, spread the love! Write 200 words or more on why one or more of your teammates deserves recognition in this year’s NSFL/DSFL awards.
The Hawks had an up and down season, but in all those ups and down was one very bright light. That bright light was non other than Juan Marston the rookie cornerback came in and made a big impact from the start.
With an offense that struggled to score on occasions Marston was a big factor in trying to get points for the Hawks. With 3 interceptions on the year Marston ran 2 of those for a defenseive touchdowns. Leading the entire NSFL defense in touchdowns. Besides 2 pick six's on 3 interceptions, Maston also recorded 6 deflected passes and was a pest to opposing Quarterbacks with 3 safeties. Add 48 tackles and 2 of them for a loss of yardage and you round out Marstons impressive rookie numbers. Also we should not that Juan was able to force a fumble.
Marston had two very big standout preformaces but his biggest was in week 2 against the Philadelphia Liberty. The Hawks were down 17-20 in the final quarter, but Juan made a huge interception for a return which ended up being the winning points.
So if there is someone from the Hawks team who deserves some love come award season, it has to be Juan as the defenseive rookie of the year.