Nov. 21, 2007

Lafayette junior linebacker Andy Romans only knows one way to play football.

All out, all the time.

A perfect illustration of his kamikaze-style of defense, where every play is a mission of its own, came against Holy Cross two weeks ago.

A tipped pass was fluttering to the ground a few yards out of bounds when Romans made a diving attempt to retrieve it, even though if he was successful, it would not have counted as an interception.

''Simply incredible,'' marveled Lafayette coach Frank Tavani. ''You can't coach effort like that. Andy is always going full-bore in practice, too. I often find myself gawking at him with my jaw open.''

Rival coaches share that sentiment and they demonstrated their respect by voting Romans the 2007 Patriot League defensive player of the year.

For Don Bostrom's complete article from Allentown Morning-Call click here