Springfield’s Mike Cerasuolo Named Walter Camp 2024 Division III Coach of the Year
Springfield College head coach Mike Cerasuolo is the first-ever recipient of the Walter Camp Division III Coach of the Year award.
Under Cerasuolo’s guidance, the Pride set a program record for victories (12) and became just the second team from New England to ever reach the national quarterfinals, matching the feat that Springfield also did in 2000.
Springfield concluded the year with 5,557 rushing yards, the most in the history of Division III and a new program record, while the Pride’s 583 points scored and 808 rushing attempts were the most ever in the 134-year history of the program.
As a team, Springfield’s rushing offense averaged 427.5 yards per game, which ranked first across all NCAA Divisions this fall. The Pride also ranked second in third down conversions (0.591), fifth in first downs (312) and ninth in time of possession (33:48).
Cerasuolo, also named the Region I Coach of the Year by D3football.com, led Springfield to its fourth consecutive New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Championship title this fall. After winning the NEWMAC title, 55-20, at Maritime, Springfield earned a first-round bye in the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. The Pride hosted a second-round game on Stagg Field against UMass-Dartmouth defeating the Corsairs, 54-27, before dethroning the defending national champions and second-ranked Cortland on the road, 40-28, in the third round.
Cerasuolo was named the 14th head football coach in the program’s history in January of 2016. In nine seasons, Cerasuolo has recorded a 66-23 career record (.742).
A standout student-athlete for Springfield College from 1989-1993, Cerasuolo was a two-time Division II All-New England selection as a center. After earning his bachelor’s degree in physical education, Cerasuolo went on to receive his master’s degree in sport pedagogy from Ithaca in 1995. Cerasuolo and his wife, Tracy, reside in Hampden, Mass. with their two daughters.
Walter Camp, “The Father of American football,” first selected an All-America team in 1889. Camp – a former Yale University athlete and football coach – is also credited with developing play from scrimmage, set plays, the numerical assessment of goals and tries and the restriction of play to eleven men per side. The Walter Camp Football Foundation – a New Haven-based all-volunteer group – was founded in 1967 to perpetuate the ideals of Camp and to continue the tradition of selecting annually an All-America team. Visit www.waltercamp.org for more information.
Morningside’s Zack Chevalier Named Walter Camp 2024 NAIA Player of the Year, presented by Crabtree Lexus of New Haven
Morningside redshirt sophomore quarterback Zack Chevalier (Santa Clarita, CA) is the first-ever recipient of the Walter Camp NAIA Player of the Year award, presented by Crabtree Lexus of New Haven.
Chevalier led the Mustangs to a final 12-2 record in 2024. He completed 351-of-527 passes for 4,682 yards and 45 touchdowns. One of his best games came on October 19 when he completed 21-for-25 passes for 328 yards and six touchdowns in a 63-6 victory over crosstown rival Briar Cliff.
Chevalier, who has already been named an All-American by the Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association and NAIA, led the nation in passing yards, passing yards per game, and passing touchdowns.
Morningside reached the 2024 NAIA semifinals after defeating Montana Western, 31-24, in the quarterfinals on December 7. In that game, Chevalier passed for 347 yards and four touchdowns. The Mustangs fell to second-ranked Grand View the in the semifinals on Dec. 14. Chevalier passed for 266 yards and two touchdowns in the game.
Chevalier played scholastically at Golden Valley High School.
Walter Camp, “The Father of American football,” first selected an All-America team in 1889. Camp – a former Yale University athlete and football coach – is also credited with developing play from scrimmage, set plays, the numerical assessment of goals and tries and the restriction of play to eleven men per side. The Walter Camp Football Foundation – a New Haven-based all-volunteer group – was founded in 1967 to perpetuate the ideals of Camp and to continue the tradition of selecting annually an All-America team. Visit www.waltercamp.org for more information.
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Central Missouri’s Zach Zebrowski Named Walter Camp 2024 Division II Player of the Year, presented by Crabtree Lexus of New Haven
Central Missouri redshirt senior quarterback Zach Zebrowski (Woodbury, Minn.) is the first-ever recipient of the Walter Camp Division II Player of the Year award, presented by Crabtree Lexus of New Haven
A two-time recipient of Harlon Hill Trophy (nation’s top Division II player), Zebrowski completed 372-of-553 pass attempts for 4,724 yards and 40 touchdowns in 2024. He added 599 rushing yards on 132 carries and 10 rushing touchdowns in 12 games, helping the Mules post an overall record of 9-3, including winning the Heritage Bowl, 39-37 in double overtime, over Texas Permian Basin Din.
Zebrowski, who was named to the first-ever Walter Camp Division II All-America team earlier today, led Division II in passing yards per game (393.7), passing yards (4,724), passing touchdowns (40), points responsible for (302) and total offense (443.6), and ranked second in completions per game (31).
His total offense of 443.6 yards per game, passing yards of 4,724 and passing yards per game of 393.7 were the most out of any division (FBS, FCS, II, III) in college football.
Zebrowski was named both the D2CCA Super Region III and MIAA Offensive Player of the Year and earned First Team D2CCA All-Super Region III and First Team All-MIAA accolades. Zebrowski ended his two-year career as a Mule ranked second in career pass completions (789), touchdown passes (101), passing yards (9,881) and total offense (11,013 — 1,132 rush, 9,881 pass).
Zebrowski played scholastically at East Ridge High School. He is pursuing a master’s degree in sports management at UCM.
Walter Camp, “The Father of American football,” first selected an All-America team in 1889. Camp – a former Yale University athlete and football coach – is also credited with developing play from scrimmage, set plays, the numerical assessment of goals and tries and the restriction of play to eleven men per side. The Walter Camp Football Foundation – a New Haven-based all-volunteer group – was founded in 1967 to perpetuate the ideals of Camp and to continue the tradition of selecting annually an All-America team. Visit www.waltercamp.org for more information.
About Crabtree Lexus of New Haven
Crabtree Lexus of New Haven is located at 655 Main Street in East Haven, CT, convenient from anywhere in the Northeast directly off of I-95. Visit them at https://www.CrabtreeLexus.com
About Lexus
Lexus’ passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its customers. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 244 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With eight models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers nine F SPORT models, one F performance model and one F model. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.
St. John’s Aaron Syverson Named Walter Camp 2024 Division III Player of the Year, presented by Crabtree Lexus of New Haven
Saint John’s University senior quarterback Aaron Syverson (Minnetonka, Minn.) is the first-ever recipient of the Walter Camp Division III Player of the Year award, presented by Crabtree Lexus of New Haven.
Syverson led SJU to an impressive 11-1 record and won the MIAC championship (8-0). For his efforts, Syverson was named to the first-ever Walter Camp Division III All-America team earlier today. He was named the 2024 D3football.com Region 6 Offensive Player of the Year and was selected as the MIAC Offensive Player of the Year.
Syverson finished 331-of-434 passing (.763) for 4,382 yards and 51 touchdowns (to four interceptions) in 12 games this season. Syverson passed for over 300 yards in 10 of the Johnnies’ 12 games this fall, including four over 400, and for five or more touchdowns six times with eight games of four or more.
He concluded the regular season as the Division III leader in completion percentage (.765); second in completions per game (26.7), passing yards per game (355.9), passing touchdowns (43), points responsible for per game (26.4) and total offense (355.0 ypg.); fifth in passing efficiency (200.5); and ninth in yards per pass attempt (10.2).
Syverson owns the program and MIAC records for pass attempts (1,418); pass completions (983), passing yards (12,888) and touchdown passes (147), as well as the SJU marks for completion percentage (.693), passing yards per game (314.3), total offense (12,961 yards) and 300-yard passing games (20). Syverson is third in SJU history in both passing efficiency (175.8) and quarterback wins as a starter (36-5 record).
An accounting major with a 3.70 GPA, Syverson was a National Football Foundation Campbell Trophy semifinalist. He played scholastically at Minnetonka High School.
Walter Camp, “The Father of American football,” first selected an All-America team in 1889. Camp – a former Yale University athlete and football coach – is also credited with developing play from scrimmage, set plays, the numerical assessment of goals and tries and the restriction of play to eleven men per side. The Walter Camp Football Foundation – a New Haven-based all-volunteer group – was founded in 1967 to perpetuate the ideals of Camp and to continue the tradition of selecting annually an All-America team. Visit www.waltercamp.org for more information.
About Crabtree Lexus of New Haven
Crabtree Lexus of New Haven is located at 655 Main Street in East Haven, CT, convenient from anywhere in the Northeast directly off of I-95. Visit them at https://www.CrabtreeLexus.com
About Lexus
Lexus’ passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its customers. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 244 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With eight models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers nine F SPORT models, one F performance model and one F model. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.
Introducing the first-ever Walter Camp NCAA Division III Football All-America Team
For the first time, the Walter Camp Foundation is recognizing a NCAA Division III Football All-America team.
2024 Walter Camp Division III All-America Team
OFFENSE
Pos. Name, School Hgt Wgt. Class Hometown
WR Malin Jasinski, The College of New Jersey 5′ 11″ 190 Senior Shamong, NJ
WR Dylan Wheeler, St. John’s (Minn.) 6′ 2″ 190 Junior St. Paul, MN
TE Gabe Quigley, DePauw 6′ 3″ 218 Senior Carmel, IN
OL Thomas Perry, Middlebury 6′ 3″ 317 Senior Killingworth, CT
OL Matt Wrather, John Carroll (OH) 5′ 11″ 250 Senior Powell, OH
OL John Schirger, Wisconsin -Oshkosh 6′ 7″ 327 Senior Grafton WI
OL Sam Pryor, North Central 6′ 0″ 270 Senior Sugar Grove, IL
C Tre Price, Salisbury 6′ 2″ 275 Grad. Westminster, MD
QB Aaron Syverson, St. John’s (Minn.) 6′ 0″ 195 Senior Minnetonka, MN
RB Montie Quinn, Curry 5′ 9″ 180 Junior Goose Creek, SC
RB Brandon Cade, Berry 5′ 11″ 190 Senior Duluth, GA
PK Tyler Huettel, Trinity (TX) 5′ 9″ 200 Senior McKinney, TX
DEFENSE
Pos. Name, School Hgt Wgt. Class Hometown
DL Chance Knight, Marietta 6′ 4″ 257 Senior Bridgeport, OH
DL Matt Burba, Wisconsin-Whitewater 5′ 11″ 295 Senior Lake in the Hills, IL
DL Rossy Moore, Mount Union 6′ 2″ 225 Senior Lima, OH
DL Nick Lardaro, Cortland 6′ 4″ 265 Senior St James, NY
LB Robert Coury, Carnegie Mellon 5′ 11″ 205 Senior Phillipsburg, NJ
LB Jalen Todd, Washington & Lee 5′ 10″ 215 Senior Louisville, KY`
LB Charlie Patterson, Hardin-Simmons 6′ 3″ 215 Senior Auburn, IL
DB Ty Richardson, Tufts 5′ 11″ 175 Soph. San Mateo, CA
DB Donell Mackey-Woodson, Wilkes 5′ 11″ 190 Senior Hartford, CT
DB Jordy Tawa, Rochester 5′ 11″ 170 Junior Wilsonville, OR
DB Grant Henderson, Maryville 5′ 8″ 165 Senior Miami, FL
P Tighe Hoey, Hamilton 6′ 2″ 204 Senior New Canaan, CT
KR AJ Jackson, Lake Forest 6′ 0″ 210 Grad. Peoria, AZ
Introducing the first-ever Walter Camp Division II Football All-America Team
For the first time, the Walter Camp Foundation is recognizing a Division II Football All-America team.
2024 Walter Camp Division II All-America Team
OFFENSE
Pos. Name, School Hgt Wgt. Class Hometown
WR Terrill Davis, Central Oklahoma 6′ 0″ 180 Junior Choctaw, OK
WR Tyler Kahmann, Emporia State 6′ 3″ 206 Grad Haysville, KS
TE Tre Williams, Limestone 6′ 3″ 220 Junior Calhoun, GA
OL Montiel Lee, Central Oklahoma 6′ 2″ 300 Junior Del City, OK
OL Gabriel Brown Grand Valley State 6′ 4″ 320 Senior Grand Rapids, MI
OL Jake Dugger, Harding 6′ 3″ 300 Senior Searcy, AR
OL Lawrence Hattar, Ferris State 6′ 5″ 335 Junior Livonia, MI
C Will Flowers, Valdosta State 6′ 3″ 283 Grad LaGrange, GA
QB Zach Zebrowski, Central Missouri 6′ 2″ 208 Senior Woodbury, MN
RB Jada Byers, Virginia Union 5′ 7″ 185 Senior Bridgeton, NJ
RB Chavon Wright, Charleston 5′ 8″ 200 Junior Opa Locka, FL
K Cody Watson, Missouri Western 6′ 4″ 193 Senior Yukon, OK
DEFENSE
Pos. Name, School Hgt Wgt. Class Hometown
DL Ricky Freymond, Western Colorado 6′ 5″ 265 Junior Chino, CA
DL Marquise Fleming, Wingate 6′ 1″ 240 Grad Charlotte, NC
DL Jamair Diaz, Glenville State 6′ 1″ 235 Soph. Passaic, NJ
DL Khris Walton, Tiffin 6′ 2″ 245 Junior Merrillville, KY
LB Jake Adams, Northern State 6′ 0″ 220 Junior Pulaski, WI
LB Benari Black, Johnson C. Smith 6′ 2″ 215 Senior Charlotte, NC
LB Cam Hollobaugh, Walsh 6′ 0″ 220 Junior Warren, OH
DB Larry Elder, Valdosta State 6′ 0″ 200 Grad. Richmond, VA
DB Lashon Young, Miles 5′ 11″ 175 Soph. Sweet Water, AL
DB Tanner Volk, Central Washington 6′ 1″ 189 Senior Portland, OR
DB Josiah Johnson, Ouachita Baptist 5′ 11″ 210 Senior Little Rock, AR
P Blake Doud, Colorado School of Mines 6′ 5″ 215 Junior Parker, CO
KR Kha’lil Eason, New Haven 5′ 9″ 180 Junior Norwalk, CT
