Roh, Sweeney Named Senior Classic Preseason All-Americans

Austin College football players James Roh and Sean Sweeney have been named D3Senior Classic Preseason All-Americans, the organization has announced. The D3Senior Classic is played annually by the top seniors in NCAA Division III in Salem, Virginia. Both players were named Second Team South defense.

Roh, a defensive end from Coppell, earned All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference honors last season after making 30 tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks. He also forced two fumbles on the year. 

Sweeney, a running back from Plano, also earned All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference for his play at defensive back and kick returner. Sweeney finished among the SCAC leaders with an average of 26.3 yards per return including an 80 yard touchdown and had 72 tackles and two interceptions. 

Austin College athletic teams participate as a member of the NCAA Division III and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. 

About Austin College 

Austin College is a leading national independent liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas. Founded in 1849, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original charter and name, the college is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA). Recognized nationally for academic excellence in the areas of international education, pre-professional training, and leadership studies, Austin College is one of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope's influential book Colleges that Change Lives.