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VSU KICKER KILLED: Virginia State University's Justin Buxton, a kicker on the Trojan football
team, was killed early Monday when his car collided with a
tractor trailer and then hit a truck in Sussex County, Virginia.
Buxton, 19, was named to the CIAA All-Rookie Team in 2006 after
hitting 16 of 17 extra points and three of six field goals as a
freshman. He was third on the team in scoring with 25 points.
Buxton was a native of Portsmouth, Va., and attended I.C. Norcom
High School. Buxton died when his Honda Accord ran off Route 460 in Sussex County.
He overcorrected and rear ended the tractor trailer and then
hit a truck, according to Virginia State Police. "Justin was
a caring person and always bubbly," VSU Head
Football Coach Andrew Faison said. "He was an excellent
student and loved to compete. He will be sorely missed."
MEAC FOOTBALL KICKOFF: The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference will host the annual MEAC Football Press Luncheon, Friday, July 27 at the Virginia Beach Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel. MEAC head football coaches and players from each team will be on hand to discuss the 2007 football season. Limited tickets are available to the public at $30 per seat or $300 per table prior to Friday, July 20. Media members may obtain a credential to the event by contacting the MEAC Media Relations Office at (757) 416-7100. In addition to the Press Luncheon, the MEAC will host the 2007 Woman of the Year ceremony on Thursday, July 26 at the Sheraton. Sponsored by the conference's Senior Woman Administrators, the Woman of the Year award honors female student-athletes for their collegiate achievements in academics, athletics, community service and leadership. Tickets for the luncheon are $30 and can be purchased through the MEAC office.
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