October 19, 2005

Wayne State athlete loves a good challenge

A feature story discusses Warrior defensive back Bobby Boyer, a 5-foot-11, 166-pound, 2004 All-Great Lakes Conference honorable mention. Boyer, 22, was a starter in the defensive backfield at the cornerback spot for the University of Massachusetts but returned to Detroit for personal reasons. "I did get a little homesick, but the main reason I returned was my mother," he said. "She had a serious illness, and I came back to take care of her. She's fine now." Warrior assistant Coach Kurt Mattix, the team's defensive coordinator and secondary coach, believes Boyer is a strong player. "Boyer's doing good things from a defensive standpoint," Mattix said. "He has a knack for the ball because he knows where it is. Boyer has the ability to find the ball. He's undersized, but brings a lot when he hits somebody. He plays with a lot of intensity and emotion." A photo of Boyer is included.

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