HAMILTON, N.Y. - Two Colgate University football players have been named to the 2002 Eastern College Athletic Conference Division I-AA All-Star Team.  Junior defensive tackle Josh Sabo (White Oak, PA/Serra Catholic HS) was a first team selection, while senior offensive tackle Matt Shepard (Natick, MA/Natick HS) earned honorable mention recognition.

Sabo made 60 tackles for the Raiders this season including a team and league-high 18 for losses.  He also tied for the team leadership in quarterback sacks with eight.  He was instrumental in the Raiders finishing among the Top 10 teams in the country against the rush holding the opposition to 99.2 yards per game.

Shepard was a key performer on Colgate’s offensive line, which helped the Raiders to finish first in rushing offense (177.5 yards per game) and total offense (392.5 yards per game) in the Patriot League.  He was a first team all-Patriot League selection.