Bowling Green State University Athletics
Three Cast Of Honor Inductees To Be Recognized Saturday
October 19, 2011 | Football, General, Men's Basketball
Bowling Green, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University Department of Athletics will recognize former football greats Erik White and Cris Shale, along with former men's basketball great Antonio Daniels, during Saturday's football game against Temple. For the complete release regarding the Cast of Honor, please CLICK HERE.
White, Shale, and Daniels are three members of the 13 inaugural members of the Cast of Honor and they will be recognized at the first media timeout of the first quarter. Complete bios of each of the three are located below.
#7 Erik White (Football)
Erik White led the Falcons during back-to-back successful seasons, leading BGSU to MAC titles and bowl berths in 1991 and 1992. White was named both the MAC's Offensive Player of the Year and first team all-conference in both of those seasons. He finished his career with 6,072 passing yards and 39 touchdowns, completing 515-of-950 career tosses.
#8 Cris Shale (Football)
Cris Shale became the most decorated football player in BG history following the 1990 season, when he was named to five different All-America teams. He was honored on the first team by the Associated Press, Football News and the American Football Coaches Association, and second team by the UPI and Sporting News. For the Associated Press honor, Shale was invited to appear on the Bob Hope Christmas Special and be introduced as an All-American in front of a national television audience. In the 1990 season, Shale set four MAC records, including season (46.77) and career (43.09) punting average. Three of his games that season topped the Bowling Green record book for punt yardage in a game. Shale was drafted in the 10th round by the Washington Redskins in the 1991 NFL Draft.
#33 Antonio Daniels (Men's Basketball)
Antonio Daniels was named the MAC Freshman of the Year following the 1993-94 season. His contributions to the Falcons didn't stop after his freshman season though, as he was named MAC Player of the Year following the 1996-97 season. Daniels led the Falcons to the Mid-American Conference regular season championship in 1996-97 as well. Following his senior season, Daniels was drafted fourth overall by the Vancouver Grizzlies. He has bounced around the NBA, contributing to successful seasons with the Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Supersonics, Washington Wizards, New Orleans Hornets, and is currently with the Philadelphia 76ers.
White, Shale, and Daniels are three members of the 13 inaugural members of the Cast of Honor and they will be recognized at the first media timeout of the first quarter. Complete bios of each of the three are located below.
#7 Erik White (Football)
Erik White led the Falcons during back-to-back successful seasons, leading BGSU to MAC titles and bowl berths in 1991 and 1992. White was named both the MAC's Offensive Player of the Year and first team all-conference in both of those seasons. He finished his career with 6,072 passing yards and 39 touchdowns, completing 515-of-950 career tosses.
#8 Cris Shale (Football)
Cris Shale became the most decorated football player in BG history following the 1990 season, when he was named to five different All-America teams. He was honored on the first team by the Associated Press, Football News and the American Football Coaches Association, and second team by the UPI and Sporting News. For the Associated Press honor, Shale was invited to appear on the Bob Hope Christmas Special and be introduced as an All-American in front of a national television audience. In the 1990 season, Shale set four MAC records, including season (46.77) and career (43.09) punting average. Three of his games that season topped the Bowling Green record book for punt yardage in a game. Shale was drafted in the 10th round by the Washington Redskins in the 1991 NFL Draft.
#33 Antonio Daniels (Men's Basketball)
Antonio Daniels was named the MAC Freshman of the Year following the 1993-94 season. His contributions to the Falcons didn't stop after his freshman season though, as he was named MAC Player of the Year following the 1996-97 season. Daniels led the Falcons to the Mid-American Conference regular season championship in 1996-97 as well. Following his senior season, Daniels was drafted fourth overall by the Vancouver Grizzlies. He has bounced around the NBA, contributing to successful seasons with the Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Supersonics, Washington Wizards, New Orleans Hornets, and is currently with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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