3.3K likes. Liggs nabbed a CAA high four interceptions and defended eight more on his way to being named Second Team All-Conference in 2018. The latest coronavirus case numbers in Elon, Alamance County and the state of North Carolina. The team will enter A&T without the leadership of former linebacker Warren Messer and will be playing with a major hole in the heart of their defense. In the absence of Cheek, the offense rallied behind the strong running back duo of senior De’Sean McNair and sophomore Jaylan Thomas that combined for 1,138 rushing yards, over 50% of the teams total rushing production and 10 touchdowns. The new coordinators will be inheriting a veteran side that features seniors on all three levels of the defense. Liggs proved himself to be an excellent cover corner by recording 65 tackles, second only to Messer. Elon Football, Elon, North Carolina. All of Elon’s senior student-athletes were also commemorated with a staple of the Elon Banquet, the senior slideshow.With spring sports not able to complete regularly-scheduled campaigns over the course of the last two months, the Stein H. Basnight Outstanding Athlete of the Year honors were not awarded for 2019-20. "“We’re thrilled. The annual celebration of Elon's scholar-athletes was held online throughout the day on Monday, May 11.The Elon University Department of Athletics held its 46th annual athletics awards banquet on Monday, May 11, to recognize and remember many of the outstanding achievements of the 2019-20 school year.On March 13, the COVID-19 pandemic forced all athletic events to be canceled for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year, and meant this year’s annual awards banquet was held via social media. Our corners, with the addition of Jalen [Greene], are just getting more athletic on the field so we can run with teams like USF (University of South Florida) last year,” Willoughby said. For Cheek, Taylor and the rest of the offense, they will compete against redshirt junior defensive back Mac McCain III and a defense that allowed only 14.2 points per game. The Elon University Football Team Official Facebook Page. Join the coaching staff at 5:30 p.m. in the Walker Room in Alumni Field House to hear about signees from the early signing period, which occurred in December, and those from the traditional signing day. By A new coaching staff, returning stars and seniors poised to end their careers on a high note gives fans at Rhodes Stadium a lot to stand up and cheer for. Jessica Rapfogel | Elon News Network They finished the season 5–6, 4–4 in CAA play to finish in a four-way tie for fifth place. The Aggies went 10-2 in 2018, including a 24-22 win over Alcorn State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl. There are only two returning senior linebackers, T.J. Speight and Ryan Whitehead, who only started a combined five games in 2018. The linebacker position will be the hardest transition for the Phoenix who graduated not only Messer but also veteran linebacker Matt Baker. Greene is making a position change in 2019 to safety. On March 13, the COVID-19 pandemic forced all athletic events to be canceled for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year, and meant this […]The strategic communications and marketing double major presented at the Lenovo philanthropy board meeting as part of her summer internship with the multinational technology company.During the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication’s 2020 national convention – held virtually for the first time in 103 years – 13 School of Communications faculty members presented research, shared professional experiences and directed topical discussions.These four awards recognize members of the Elon community for excellence in teaching, scholarship, civic engagement and mentoring. Phoenix fans are invited to hear about the newest class of Elon Football on National Signing Day, Wednesday, February 6. Willoughby is not only a run stuffer but also the Phoenix premier pass rusher. Copyright © 2020 Elon News Network They also return some top players on both sides of the ball that will serve as tough matchups for the Phoenix. At 5’8” and 214 lbs, McNair was called in for short yardage and goal line situations where he would bowl through defenders for a team high six touchdowns. The duo worked in perfect tandem due to their different styles of running. Our linebackers are young but we’re still going to get the job done.