[Kutztown Football] BALDWIN AND MITCHELL NAMED ALL-NORTHEAST REGION

[Josh Leiboff]

            November 30, 2005

BALDWIN AND MITCHELL NAMED ALL-NORTHEAST REGION

KUTZTOWN, PA - Kutztown University safety Michael Baldwin (sr. Philadelphia/ Dobbins Tech) and linebacker Greg Mitchell (sr. Bethlehem/Bethlehem Catholic) were selected to the 2005 Daktronics Division II Football All-Northeast Region Team, in voting conducted by the region's sports information directors.

            Baldwin was named to the first team defense.  He started all 10 games in 2005, and finished fourth on the team with 61 tackles.  He blocked five kicks, including two punts, two field goals, and an extra point. He had two interceptions, nine pass breakups, forced a pair of fumbles and recovered two others. He returned one fumble for a school-record 98 yard TD against Clarion. Baldwin was named to Academic All-District first-team and the All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East first team, each for the second straight year. He was also named the PSAC Defensive Player of the Year. In his career, Baldwin appeared in 38 games.  He had 203 career tackles, 24 pass breakups and three interceptions. With his selection to the first team, he is now eligible for All-America consideration, which will be announced on Dec. 15.

Mitchell gained a spot on the second team defense. He played all 10 games and finished second on the team with 83 tackles, including five for loss. He had four pass break ups, two fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and an interception. Mitchell was also named to Academic All-District second-team for the second consecutive year and named to the All-PSAC East first team. In his career at Kutztown, Mitchell had 292 tackles, with 22 for loss, 3.5 sacks and 14 pass break ups in 42 games.  

            The Golden Bears, under eighth year head coach Dave Keeny, finished the 2005 season with a 2-8 overall record and posted a 2-4 mark in PSAC East action. 

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Josh Leiboff
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