Hull ready to sparkle for Golden Flashes

Hull resumes football career at Kent State

Date published: 9/6/2006

By KURT NICOLL

MOP-UP TIME RARELY attracts any attention from spectators or the sports media, but for those players involved--whether they be on the winning or losing side--it is a chance to attract some coach's attention and perhaps earn a little respect from the opposition as well.

Freshman lineman Aaron Hull (Liberty) made a favorable impression after being sent into the fourth quarter of last week's football opener between Kent State and the University of Minnesota.

Although the Golden Flashes were trailing 38-0 at that stage, the 6-foot, 265-pounder made the most of his collegiate debut, registering four solo tackles.

And while Hull's playing time figures to be limited in the foreseeable future, the former Liberty High School standout may have laid the foundation for greater playing time sometime in the future.

Hull seems to have righted his athletic career after it was nearly derailed by a serious car accident. The athletic scholarship he was initially offered by Temple University was withdrawn, then after contemplating going to a junior college out west, liked what he saw during a visit to the Ohio campus.

Hull is presently listed third on the Kent State depth chart at defensive tackle due to the team's considerable depth on the line.

For now, Hull must be content to perform well when the opportunity presents itself. There are a couple of intriguing dates on the Flashes' slate this season, including visits to Temple on Oct. 7 and to Virginia Tech on Nov. 14.

Another Kent State defender waiting his chance to showcase his skills is defensive back Jarvis Williams (North Stafford) who was a key member of the Wolverines football team that reached the Group AAA Virginia state finals in 2004.

Williams hoped to make his presence felt after being red-shirted last year, but currently is sidelined with a shoulder injury.

The Flashes play at Army this weekend.

The University of Virginia's College of Wise football team scored a pair of touchdowns in the final 48 seconds of play to defeat North Greenville, 48-35.

Sophomore quarterback Randy Hippeard (Colonial Forge) turned in his second stellar effort of the young season, completing 25 of 35 pass attempts for 288 yards and one touchdown. He also ran 1 yard for another score.

Teammate Ray Damm (Stafford) converted six-of-seven PAT attempts.

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Date published: 9/6/2006