Catawba Wins Sexton Sweepstakes

According to the Salisbury Post, University of North Carolina quarterback Cameron Sexton will announce his commitment to the Catawba College football program on Thursday, March 12th.

The Indians will be the recipient of a decision that came down to the University of North Alabama and the small college in Salisbury, NC.

Sexton played in eight games during his junior season, completing 94 of 168 attempts for 1,261 yards and 9 touchdowns.

The highlight of his 2008 season came during the Tar Heel's 28-24 win over the Miami Hurricanes, where he threw for 242 yards and a pair of scores en route to ACC Player of the Week honors. Coach Butch Davis' club was down by as many as ten points in the second half before Sexton connected with future NFL wide out Hakeem Nicks for a 74-yard touchdown.

UNC used a trio of quarterbacks last fall that helped lead the Tar Heels to an 8-5 record and a berth in the annual Meineke Bowl. TJ Yates, the assumed frontrunner at quarterback for the spring, finished second on the team with 1,168 yards through the air.

In the 45-24 win over Boston College, Sexton connected on a season-high 19 of 30 passes for 238 yards and three touchdowns. His 18 pass completions that propelled UNC to a 29-24 victory over Notre Dame was the second most completions in his lengthy career.

Despite seeing limited action as a sophomore, Sexton saw vast amounts of playing time as a redshirt freshman.

During his initial season, he completed 57 of 136 attempts for 840 yards and four scores.

His first game-action occurred against Virginia Tech where he came off the bench to throw for 124 yards and a touchdown in the 35-10 loss.

Sexton's first career start came in 2006 when he led the Tar Heels to a wild 45-42 win over the Furman Paladins. In the high scoring contest, Sexton unleashed 265 passing yards, two touchdowns and an interception.

He was the first signal-caller since Darian Durant in 2001 to start as a freshman.

Sexton was a SuperPrep All-American quarterback from Scotland County High School prior to committing with the University of North Carolina in 2005. Rivals.com ranked Sexton as the No. 6 best quarterback in the country as a senior, and No. 2 in the state.

He also had scholarship offers from Clemson, Florida State, NC State, South Carolina, and Virginia Tech.

Returning quarterbacks Pat Dennis, Howard Williamson and Daniel Griffith all have starting experience and look forward to impress the coaching staff in spring drills.

Apart of the 2009 signing day class was Shrine Bowl signal-caller Brett Mooring, an all-state performer from West Craven.

The 6'4 235 pound Mooring will likely redshirt this fall and grasp knowledge of the Tribe playbook during his first year.