University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Maurice Ffrench Named to 2019 Preseason All-ACC Team
7/23/2019 11:00:00 AM | Football
PITTSBURGH—Pitt senior Maurice Ffrench was selected to the 2019 Preseason All-ACC Football Team as a specialist via voting from 173 league media members credentialed at last week's ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced Tuesday.
Ffrench, who joined head coach Pat Narduzzi and defensive back Dane Jackson in representing the Panthers at this year's ACC media days, was also previously named to the 2019 watch list for the Maxwell Award as a contender to be college football's most outstanding player this season.
In his first season as Pitt's primary kickoff returner in 2018, Ffrench led the ACC in both kickoff return touchdowns (2) and kickoff return average (27.4), garnering third team All-America honors from Phil Steele after ranking amongst the nation's leaders in those statistics.
A 2018 Honorable Mention All-ACC selection as a specialist who was also named ACC Specialist of the Week twice last season, Ffrench is capable of returning punts as well and could see more time in that role in 2019 following the graduation of Pitt's main punt return man last year, Rafael Araujo-Lopes.
A wide receiver by trade, the New Brunswick, N.J., native, recorded 35 receptions for 515 yards (14.7 avg.) and added 164 rushing yards on 19 attempts (8.6 avg.) last season.
Ffrench scored 10 total touchdowns in 2018 with multiple scores via reception (6), rush (2) and kick return (2), making him one of the nation's most versatile threats with the ball in his hands.
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Ffrench, who joined head coach Pat Narduzzi and defensive back Dane Jackson in representing the Panthers at this year's ACC media days, was also previously named to the 2019 watch list for the Maxwell Award as a contender to be college football's most outstanding player this season.
In his first season as Pitt's primary kickoff returner in 2018, Ffrench led the ACC in both kickoff return touchdowns (2) and kickoff return average (27.4), garnering third team All-America honors from Phil Steele after ranking amongst the nation's leaders in those statistics.
A 2018 Honorable Mention All-ACC selection as a specialist who was also named ACC Specialist of the Week twice last season, Ffrench is capable of returning punts as well and could see more time in that role in 2019 following the graduation of Pitt's main punt return man last year, Rafael Araujo-Lopes.
A wide receiver by trade, the New Brunswick, N.J., native, recorded 35 receptions for 515 yards (14.7 avg.) and added 164 rushing yards on 19 attempts (8.6 avg.) last season.
Ffrench scored 10 total touchdowns in 2018 with multiple scores via reception (6), rush (2) and kick return (2), making him one of the nation's most versatile threats with the ball in his hands.
Pitt football season tickets are now on sale. Fans can purchase full seven-game ticket packages beginning at $170. For more information, click here or call (800) 643-7488.
#H2P | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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