Wallace runs wild for NMU

Posted Sep 21, 2009 by Bill Ward

Updated Sep 21, 2009 at 03:39 PM

Former Tampa Bay Tech star Antonio Wallace is just three games into his collegiate career and is already having a major impact on his Northern Michigan University squad.

After earning MVP honors for NMU in Week 1 of the season and scoring three touchdowns in Week 2—including a long punt return—Wallace produced his highest rushing total in Week 3 on Saturday when he churned out a team-high 158 yards on 14 carriers in the Wildcats’ 48-16 romp over Michigan Tech.

Included in Wallace’s total was a 65-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter that gave NMU a 48-10 lead.

As a true freshman, Wallace now leads the Wildcats in rushing with 316 yards on just 28 carriers for an impressive average-per-rush of 11.1 yards. He’s also their top punt returner, averaging 34.3 yards and scoring on an 82-yard return.

Photo: Former TBT standout Antonio Wallace breaks into the Michigan Tech secondary for a big run in his team’s 48-16 victory on Saturday. Photo courtesy of North Michigan University athletics.