February 3, 2012

GREENVILLE, SC – The National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association (NCCAA) has honored Chowan University football players Robert Holland and Patrick Charles.  Holland was named to the 2011 All-NCCAA First Team on offense, and Charles was tabbed All-NCCAA First Team on defense.
 
At the conclusion of this season, Holland was also named to the First Team All-CIAA after leading the CIAA in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.  He hauled in 69 catches for 943 yards and 13 touchdowns.  Holland has re-written the Chowan record books throughout his career, and this season.  His 13 touchdown grabs broke the previous single-season school record of ten.  He also owns the Chowan career receptions, career receiving yards, and career receiving touchdowns records.
 
Also this past season, Holland became the school's all-time leading scorer and broke the single-season record for points scored.
 
Charles was named Second Team All-CIAA following a stellar senior season.  He led the Hawks this season with 44 solo tackles, and was second in total tackles with 70.  His 7.0 tackles per game ranked 15^th in the CIAA, and third among defensive backs.  Charles also recorded a team-high three interceptions this season.

 
Charles excelled in the return game all season for the Hawks.  He averaged 22.4 yards per kickoff return and 12.5 yards per punt return.