John Brizendine (2008) - Hall of Fame - Bowling Green State University Athletics

John Brizendine

Induction:
2008
Class:
1971

John Brizendine, a native of Towson, MD., was named First-Team All-America by the U.S. Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association in each of his two years with the Falcons. As a junior in 1970, he helped lead head coach Mickey Cochrane's team to a 9-0 record, finishing fourth on the team with 15 points, including 10 goals. That spring, the Falcons were one of only two teams in the country to post a perfect record, and BGSU finished 18th in the nation.

As a senior in 1971, despite playing in just nine of the Falcons' 11 games, Brizendine had 17 goals and six assists. He led the Falcons to an 8-3 record and a #23 national ranking that year. Bridzendine repeated as team MVP, a First-Team All-Midwest pick and a Little All-American. He was the only two-time first-team All-America selection in the history of the program.

Brizendine was inducted into the Ohio Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2004, and the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008.