Tech’s Sailes receives second preseason All-America recognition
PHILADELPHIA – Tennessee Tech all-purpose junior Henry
Sailes picked up his second preseason All-America nod as the Sports
Network released its preseason All-America team on Thursday
afternoon. Sailes was a third-team Special Teams pick by the
national organization.
Sailes was previously named in May as a Football Championship
Subdivision preseason honorable mention All-America selection as a
kick returner by Consensus Draft Services.
A 5-foot-7, 180-pound runningback from Palmetto, Fla., Sailes led
Tech in rushing last season with 433 yards on 72 carries, scoring a
team-high four touchdowns on the ground. He was second on the team
in receiving with 47 catches for 344 yards, including two more
scores. As a return man, Sailes handled 16 kicks for 449 yards
including an 87-yard touchdown, averaging 28.1 yards per try.
In all, he had a team-high 1,230 all-purpose yards, an average of
123 yards per game.
Tennessee Tech opens the 2009 season on Sept. 10 with a home game
in Tucker Stadium against Pikeville College. Season tickets are now
on sale by calling 931-372-3940 or visiting the Athletics Ticket
Office in Eblen Center. Tickets are also available online at
TTUsports.com.
