September 29, 2006

Clear as a Bell -- Wayne State is on rise

Warrior running back Joique Bell is profiled in this story that chronicles his career at WSU that has led to him becoming one of the nation's best Division II rushers. "We saw a kid that's a great athlete," said Paul Winters, WSU head coach. \"But we also saw a young man with character. He worked in an education office while in high school.\" Bell, a redshirt freshman, is ranked second nationally in three categories: all-purpose yards per game (233.0), rushing (195.3) and scoring (15 points). Bell\'s most recent milestone occurred Sept. 18 in a 35-31 victory over Mercyhurst. Bell had a team-record 318 yards on 26 carries and four touchdowns behind an offensive line of one junior, three redshirt sophomores and a redshirt freshman. Bell said he has no regrets about signing with Wayne State and playing in Division II because he knows how committed the coaching staff is to seeing him and the team succeed.

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