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Cheek Earns Spot on CFPA FCS National Player of the Year Trophy Watch List

8/13/2019 10:00:00 AM

CHARLESTON, S.C. – For the second year in a row, Elon University quarterback Davis Cheek has been named to the watch list for the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) FCS National Player of the Year Trophy. Announced Tuesday, Aug. 13, Cheek is one of 40 student-athletes selected to the list.
 
Selected as a member of the list before the start of the 2018 season as well, Cheek has thrown for 3,449 yards across 18 games in maroon and gold throughout his career while completing 269-of-443 passes for 19 touchdowns. The 2017 CAA Football Rookie of the Year, Cheek's sophomore campaign in 2018 was cut short due to injury, but is on track to return under center for the Phoenix in 2019.
 
Cheek is one of four players to be named to the list in 2019. He's joined by JMU quarterback Ben DiNucci, Maine quarterback Chris Ferguson and Towson quarterback Tom Flacco.
 
Season tickets to see Elon's chase for a third-straight berth in the FCS playoffs are on sale now through the Elon Ticket Office. To purchase, order online by clicking here or contact the Ticket Office at (336) 278-6750. Fans can also purchase season tickets in person by stopping by the Elon Ticket Office, which is located at Gate A of Schar Center. Season parking passes for the 2019 campaign are on sale to Phoenix Club members at the Maroon & Gold ($250) giving level and above. Parking passes can be purchased by clicking here.
 
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