May 15, 2016 - Graduation ceremonies were held at Concordia University Ann Arbor on Sunday with the class of 2016 receiving their diplomas after years of hard work in the classroom. The Pigskin Hooligans organization values academic excellence, and the franchise was well represented by 6 former team members who earned their degrees. Let's take a look the accomplishments of each of these players on and off the field (career stats listed are those earned with the Pigskin Hooligans organization): Angela Martin Major: Family Life Education Minor: Community Service Seasons played: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Awards won: Breakout Player of the Year (2012), Brittany Davis Memorial Award (2012), Heart of the Hooligans (2013), Brittany Davis Memorial Award (2014), Silver Play of the Year (2014), Brittany Davis Memorial Award (2015), Bronze Play of the Year (2015) Career stats: 14 GP, 1 pass TD (female franchise record), 26 TDs (franchise record), 4 PATs, 3 INTs Angela graduates from Concordia with a major in Family Life Education and a minor in Community Service. She has turned in a legendary career with the franchise in her time with the team, using her blazing speed and great hands to be a consistent offensive threat. Angela currently holds the franchise record for career touchdowns with 26, is tied for the single-season touchdown record with her 15-TD season in 2012, and has thrown the only female passing touchdown in team history. She was a part of the 2012 and 2014 championship teams and has also provided leadership with the team as a co-captain since 2013. Angela plans on attending CUAA for graduate school in the fall, so she will continue to add to her Hooligans legacy. Dana Ford Major: Criminal Justice Seasons played: 2013, 2014, 2015 Awards won: Most Improved Player (2013), Most Improved Player (2014), Gold Play of the Year (2015), Heart of the Hooligans (2015) Career stats: 13 GP, 10 TDs, 5 PATs, INT Dana graduates from Concordia with a degree in Criminal Justice. She has been a member of the Hooligans for 3 years, signing with the franchise in 2013 after playing for Alex Sypniewski's No Name squad in 2012. Dana has shown great speed and dependable attendance over her time with the Hooligans, hauling in 4 touchdowns each of the last two seasons and appearing in nearly every game. She was a member of the 2014 championship squad and has been a vocal leader throughout her time with the team. Dana may be attending CUAA for graduate school in the fall, so she might be able to continue her Hooligans legacy as well. Humphrey Ihejirikah Major: Criminal Justice Seasons played: 2014, 2015 Awards won: Defensive Player of the Year (2015) Career stats: 9 GP, 7 TDs, PAT Humphrey graduates from Concordia with a degree in Criminal Justice. He signed with the Hooligans in 2014 after captaining his own Slytherin squad in 2013 and playing for Mike Ball's Big Boyz team in 2012. Humphrey has been a dependable receiver in his time with the team, making key catches to pick up first downs and hauling in some passes in the endzone. He has also been a significant factor on defense, showing great effort to make flag grabs and earning the team's Defensive Player of the Year award in 2015 for his efforts. Humphrey will have one more semester left in the fall of 2016, so he will get one last chance to win a championship with the Hooligans. Jordan Taylor-McLeggan Major: Exercise Science Seasons played: 2015 Awards won: Sub of the Year (2015) Career stats: 2 GP, TD Jordan graduates from Concordia with a degree in Exercise Science. She was a key midseason acquisition for the Hooligans in 2016, signing with the team for the playoff run. Jordan saw time at receiver and hauled in several passes including a touchdown in the team's first-round playoff victory over the Wamp Rats. She aspires to play in a women's football league after her time at Concordia and playing for the Hooligans will likely make scouts take notice. Jordan will have one more semester left in the fall of 2016, so she will get another shot at a title with the team. Takari Johnson Degree: Individualized: Educational Studies Major Seasons played: 2013 Awards won: Gold Play of the Year (2013) Career stats: 2 GP, 2 TDs Takari graduates from Concordia with a degree in Educational Studies. He was a huge late-season signing for the Hooligans in 2013, joining the team just in time for the playoff run. While Takari was known in his CUAA football career as a defensive player he showed great hands on offense for the Hooligans as a receiver, catching 2 TDs including the game-winning catch against the Pederson Painters in 2013 that secured a playoff spot. NFL scouts soon took notice of his performance with the Hooligans as he received an invite to training camp with the New York Giants in 2015. Takari recently signed a contract with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL, becoming the first Hooligan ever to play professional football. Virgilio Burgo Major: Family Life Season played: 2015 Awards won: Individual Performance of the Year (2015) Career stats: 2 GP, 8 pass TDs Virgilio graduates from Concordia with a degree in Family Life. He signed with the Hooligans in 2015 after playing in 2013 for Humphrey Ihejirikah's Slytherin squad. Virgilio was called upon to play quarterback in the team's first-round playoff matchup with the Wamp Rats this season. He handled the high-pressure situation well, passing for 8 touchdowns in the game leaving him just one pass TD away from matching legendary Zach Johnston's single-game record of 9. Virgilio will be back for one more semester in the fall of 2016, so he will get another shot at claiming a championship with the Hooligans. The Pigskin Hooligans organization would like to once again congratulate all of the 2016 graduates on receiving their degrees. Each of these players has made significant contributions to the franchise. The Hooligans strive to develop leaders both on and off the field who will go on to do great things after their time with the team. The organization would like to wish each graduate the best of luck in their future endeavors...ROLL HOOLIGANS!
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