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Lloyd Buxton

Linebacker who was Defensive Player of the Year in 2001–02 and 2002–03, club President in 2002–03 and captain of the 2003–04 national champions. Later an assistant linebackers coach. Inducted into the club Hall of Fame in 2004.

Lloyd Buxton: feature

Captain, College Bowl XVIII champions
2003–04[1][2]
Hurricanes Defensive Player of the Year
2001–02 and 2002–03[3][4][5]
Hurricanes Players’ Player
2003–04[1]
Club President
2002–03[5][6][7]
Hurricanes Hall of Fame
Class of 2004[2][8]

Career with the Hurricanes

  1. 2001–02

    In his first season at linebacker he helped a young team reach the Southern Conference final. He received the Defensive Player of the Year award from linebacker coach Neil White.[2][3][9]

  2. 2002–03 · 1 November 2002

    As club President he introduced the season’s rookies with head coach Jim Messenger at the first Rookies and Legends night.[7][6]

  3. 2002–03

    Made nine solo tackles and was defensive MVP in the 16–8 opening win over Surrey. Later he had seven solos and an interception against UKC Falcons and a sack in the 23–7 playoff win over Birmingham Lions. He was Defensive MVP for a second straight year as the Hurricanes reached College Bowl XVII, lost 22–17 to Stirling.[5][10]

  4. 2003–04 · 21 March 2004

    Captained an unbeaten side to a 27–6 win over Staffordshire Stallions in College Bowl XVIII, the club’s fourth national title, and lifted the trophy with President Tom Scott. He led the team in tackles and assists, with three sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries, and was voted Players’ Player of the Year.[1]

  5. 2004–05 · 23 October 2004

    Inducted into the Hurricanes Hall of Fame at the Rookies and Legends night, receiving his certificate from Jim Messenger a year after captaining the College Bowl XVIII winners.[2][8]

  6. 2005–06

    Assistant linebackers coach on Jim Messenger’s staff.[11]

Beyond the Hurricanes

  • GB Bulldogs (national student team), linebacker · touring squads of 2003 (Italy) and 2004 (USA)[1][2]
  • Southern Conference Wildcats all-star team, linebacker · 2001–02[5]
  • London Olympians (BSL) · signed 2004[1]

Honours

Hurricanes Hall of Fame

  • 2004–05 — Hurricanes Hall of Fame, class of 2004

Club award

  • 2002–03 — Hurricanes Defensive MVP
  • 2001–02 — Hurricanes Defensive Player of the Year

Other honours

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