Thayer Earns MIAA Football Honors

T.J. Thayer, a sophomore from Lowell (Lowell HS), was named MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in the Hornets’ 24-10 victory at Adrian College this past Saturday.

Thayer returned three kickoffs 124 yards including a long of 50 yards. He also returned a punt 18 yards and had two receptions totaling eight yards.

For the season, Thayer leads the Hornets with 25.1 yards per kick return. He also led the MIAA with 23.6 yards per kick return in league games. He also led the Hornets in receptions (53) and receiving yards (551). His 53 receptions ranks fourth in school history.

Kalamazoo finished the 2000 season with an overall record of 5-4, its best finish since 1993. The Hornets tied for second-place in the MIAA with a 3-2 record.