July 8, 2008

Wayne State University junior running back Joique Bell (Benton Harbor, Mich.) was one of three running backs listed by The Sporting News in its pre-season Division 2 All-America team.

Bell has rushed for 3,492 yards and 47 touchdowns in 22 games and has averaged 194.8 all-purpose yards per game in his collegiate career. In addition to his rushing total, Bell has 399 yards receiving, 306 yards on kickoff returns and 88 yards on punt returns.

In 2007, he became just the fourth player in GLIAC history to win a second GLIAC Offensive Back of the Year award. He has also been a Harlon Hill (Division II Heisman) candidate both seasons.