Villanova University

Oct. 10, 2012

The Sports Network announced its initial Watch List for the 2012 Jerry Rice Award. Villanova redshirt freshman quarterback John Robertson is one of 16 players on the list. The award is given to the most outstanding freshman in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).

Robertson is a big reason behind Villanova's 4-2 start. After starting the season as the back-up, Robertson made his first start in week two and is 4-1 as the team's starting signal caller. He has been named the CAA Rookie of the Week in three of the last five weeks.

After six games, Robertson has completed 79-of-135 passes for 1,033 yards to go with five touchdowns and four interceptions. He has also rushed 80 times for 438 yards (5.5 avg.) and five scores.

Robertson and the Wildcats return to action on Saturday, Oct. 13, when they visit Old Dominion. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.

JERRY RICE AWARD WATCH LIST

Vernon Adams                   QB                 Eastern Washington
Zak Browning                   LB                 Southern Utah
Reese Hannon                   QB                 Furman
Ryan Heaston                   RB                 Missouri State
Telvin Hooks                   RB                 Tennessee State
Jacob Huesman                  QB                 UT Chattanooga
Miles Killebrew                SS                 Southern Utah
Sawyer Kollmorgen              QB                 Northern Iowa
T.J. Lally                     LB                 South Dakota State
Trent McKinney                 QB                 Montana
Sean Price                     WR                 Appalachian State
J.J. Raffelson                 LB                 Western Illinois
Brendon Riddick                RB                 Norfolk State
John Robertson                 QB                 Villanova
Luke Rhodes                    LB                 William & Mary
Andre Stubbs                   RB                 Youngstown State