THE WESTBROOK WATCH
"A Run at History"
2001 Highlights and Notes
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS RECORD: On Saturday, Nov. 24 at William & Mary, Villanova running back Brian Westbrook had 332 all-purpose yards to give him 9,512 for his career, breaking the NCAA all-divisions record of 9,301 yards set by Brian Shay of Division II Emporia State from 1995-1998.
ATLANTIC 10 RECOGNITION: For 10th time in his career and the fourth time this season, Brian Westbrook was named Atlantic 10 Conference Offensive Player of the Week. He earns the award after scoring two touchdowns and recording 332 yards of all-purpose offense, including 233 yards rushing on 27 carries. This was the 11th time in his career and fourth time this season that he has had 300+ all-purpose yards in a game.
NOTE: The NCAA only recognizes stats from regular season games. As a freshman in 1997, Westbrook tallied 440 yards of all-purpose offense in two playoff games.
CAREER LEADERS, ALL-PURPOSE YARDAGE, ALL LEVELS OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL
| Player | School | Div. | Yards | Years |
| 1 | Brian Westbrook | Villanova | I-AA | 9,512 | 1997- |
| 2 | Brian Shay | Emporia State | 2 | 9,301 | 1995-98 |
| 3 | RJ Bowers | Grove City | 3 | 9,253 | 1997-00 |
| 4 | Paul Smith | Gettysburg | 3 | 9,104 | 1996-99 |
| 5 | Kavin Gailliard | AIC | 2 | 8,858 | 1996-99 |
| 6 | Jerry Azumah | New Hampshire | 1-AA | 8,376 | 1994-98 |
| 7 | Damon Thompson | Virginia State | 2 | 7,986 | 1997-00 |
| 8 | Carey Bender | Coe | 3 | 7,970 | 1978-82 |
| 9 | Steve Tardif | Maine Maritime | 3 | 7,960 | 1996-99 |
| 10 | Johnny Bailey | Texas A&M-Kingsville | 2 | 7,803 | 1985-89 |
| 11 | Kenny Gamble | Colgate | 1-AA | 7,623 | 1984-87 |
| 12 | Howard Stevens | Rnd.-Mcn/Louisville | 2/1-AA | 7,564 | 1968-72 |
| 13 | Claude Mathis | Southwest Texas St | 1-AA | 7,423 | 1994-97 |
| 14 | Thomas Haskins | VMI | 1-AA | 7,411 | 1993-96 |
| 15 | Rick Sarille | Wagner | 1-AA | 7,337 | 1995-99 |
| 16 | Roger Graham | New Haven | 2 | 7,216 | 1991-94 |
| 17 | Ricky Williams | Texas | 1-A | 7,206 | 1995-98 |
| 18 | Napolean McCallum | Navy | 1-A | 7,172 | 1981-85 |
| 19 | Charles Roberts | Cal St Sacramento | 1-AA | 7,112 | 1997-00 |
| 20 | Dave Ludy | Winona State | 2 | 7,071 | 1991-94 |
| 21 | Albert Fann | Cal St Sacramento | 2 | 7,032 | 1997-00 |
| 22 | Reggie Greene | Siena | 1-AA | 6,959 | 1994-97 |
| 23 | Kirk Matthieu | Maine Maritime | 3 | 6,955 | 1989-93 |
| 24 | Curtis Delgardo | Portland State | 2 | 6,942 | 1986-90 |
| 25 | Jarrett Anderson | Turman | 2 | 6,926 | 1993-96 |
| 26 | Darrin Nelson | Stanford | 1-A | 6,885 | 1977-81 |
| 27 | Eric Frees | Western Maryland | 3 | 6,878 | 1988-91 |
| 28 | Kevin Faulk | Louisiana State | 1-A | 6,833 | 1995-98 |
| 29 | Damian Beane | Shepherd | 2 | 6,762 | 1996-99 |
| 30 | Marcel Shipp | Massachusetts | 1-AA | 6,707 | 1997-00 |
| 31 | Ron Dayne | Wisconsin | 1-A | 6,701 | 1996-99 |
| 32 | Johnny Cox | Fort Lewis | 2 | 6,694 | 1990-93 |
CAREER LEADERS, ALL-PURPOSE YARDAGE, DIVISION I-AA
| Player | School | Yards | Years |
| 1 | Brian Westbrook | Villanova | 9,512 | 1997- |
| 2 | Jerry Azumah | New Hampshire | 8,376 | 1994-98 |
| 3 | Kenny Gamble | Colgate | 7,623 | 1984-87 |
| 4 | Claude Mathis | SW Texas St | 7,423 | 1994-97 |
| 5 | Thomas Haskins | VMI | 7,411 | 1993-96 |
| 6 | Rick Sarille | Wagner | 7,337 | 1995-99 |
| 7 | Charles Roberts | Cal St Sacra. | 7,112 | 1997-00 |
| 8 | Reggie Greene | Siena | 6,959 | 1994-97 |
| 9 | Marcel Shipp | Massachusetts | 6,707 | 1997-00 |
TO THE HOUSE: Throughout Brian Westbrook's illustrious Villanova career, the 5-9, 205 pound running back has returned five kickoffs for touchdowns. With one more return for a score, Westbrook will set the NCAA I-AA record that he currently shares with Kerry Hayes of Western Carolina (1991-94) and Ryan Zimpleman of Butler (1997-99). Here is a list of Westbrook's five kickoff returns for touchdowns. The All-Divisions record for career kickoff returns for touchdowns is eight by Dave Ludy of Winona State (1991-94), while the I-A record is six by Anthony Davis of Southern California (1972-74). The following is a listing of Westbrook's career kickoff returns for touchdowns.
1. vs. Colgate (I-AA playoff game), 11/29/97, 89 yards
2. vs. Pittsburgh, 9/5/98, 89 yards
3. vs. Millersville, 9/9/00, 93 yards
4. vs. New Hampshire, 10/21/00, 96 yards
5. vs. Colgate, 8/30/01, 98 yards
WESTBROOK BY THE NUMBERS:
Career Games: 46
Career TDs: 89
Career Points: 542
Career Rushes: 725
Career Rushing Yards: 4,599
Career average per rush: 6.3
Career Receptions: 219
Career Receiving Yards: 2,639
Career kickoff Return Yards: 2,437
Career Kickoff Returns For A TD: 5
School Records: 39
NCAA Records: 5
Atlantic 10 Records: 13
HAWAII BOUND: Senior running back Brian Westbrook has been selected to play in the 2002 Hula Bowl. The All-Star game which highlights the nation's top seniors will be played Saturday, Feb. 2 in Maui, Hawaii and will be shown live on ESPN. On Sunday, Feb. 3, Westbrook and his Hula Bowl teammates will travel to Honolulu and will attend the NFL Pro Bowl. Last year's Hula Bowl had 24 NFL draft picks play in the game.
SELECT COMPANY: In Villanova's 38-35 win at New Hampshire on Saturday, Nov. 3, Brian Westbrook became just the third player in Villanova history to record 200 career receptions, joining current Atlanta Falcon wide receiver Brian Finneran and current Wildcat wideout Murle Sango.
VILLANOVA CAREER RECEPTION LIST
1. Brian Finneran, (1994-97), 265
2. MURLE SANGO, (1998-present), 233
3. BRIAN WESTBROOK, (1997-present), 219
4. Bob Brady, (1986-89), 187
5. Josh Dolbin, (1994-97), 169
