Wallace, UWA add two more to signing class

LIVINGSTON, Ala. – University of West Alabama football coach Bobby Wallace announces two more signees to the UWA signing class.

The two additions bring UWA’s total signing class to 24 student-athletes for 2007.

Rodney Ross, a transfer from Mississippi Delta Community College, is a 6’3, 295-pound, offensive lineman. The Itta Bena, Miss. native was named All-State his two years at MDCC, including First Team his sophomore season. Ross is the brother of UWA’s single-season rusher, Marcus Ross, who rushed for 1,325 yards in 2004.

Jackson (AL) High School’s Demarquis Besteda also joined the UWA signing class. Besteda, a 6’4, 200-pound wide receiver, was named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 4A All-State team and Most Valuable Receiver.