James, Spikes Named to CBSSports.com Midseason All-America Team
Thursday, October 16, 2008 | Football
University of Florida junior athlete Brandon James (St. Augustine, Fla.) and junior linebacker Brandon Spikes (Shelby, N.C.) were both selected by CBSSports.com to the Midseason All-America Team, as announced on Wednesday.
James and Spikes are two of six players selected from the Southeastern Conference, the most among any conference. The Big 12 closely followed with five selections.
James, who was selected as a punt returner, currently ranks sixth in the nation with a 20.9-yard average return. He has scored two touchdowns off punt returns this season and is currently tied with Jacquez Green (1995-97) for the school record for career punt returns for a touchdown with four.
Spikes leads the team with 46 tackles (23 solo). He had a career-high two interceptions in the Gators' 51-21 victory over defending national champion LSU, including one for a 52-yard touchdown. The SEC Defensive Player of the Year recorded a season-high 13 tackles against Ole Miss.
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