Wood Named To Play In 2005 Aztec Bowl

WACO, TX - Christopher Newport senior linebacker Justin Wood will play for the American Football Coaches Association's Division III all-star game, the 2005 Aztec Bowl, on December 17 in Toluca, Mexico.

Wood becomes the second CNU football player to play in the Aztec Bowl, joining Tommy Fitzgerald, who played in last season's all-star game.

Wood, a senior from Hampton, VA, led the Captains in total tackles for the fourth straight season. He finished with 91 in 2005, including eight for a loss and 2.5 sacks. He was also a First Team All-USA South selection for the third consecutive season in 2005.

He is one of 46 NCAA Division III seniors from around the country who will make up this year's team. The game will kick off at 2 pm on December 17 at Estadio Chivo Cordoba in Toluca.