Theodhosi wins Mr. Football award
By Roger Brown
nhfootballreport.com
Londonderry High School running back Alex Theodhosi was named New Hampshire's Mr. Football for the 2007 season Thursday night.
Theodhosi, a 5-foot-11, 205-pound running back, set the school's single-season rushing record last season, when he ran for 2,041 yards and 28 touchdowns. Steve Miller set the previous record when he rushed for 1,440 yards in 1999.
Londonderry completed its season with a 7-4 record following a 35-31 loss to top-seeded Nashua South in the Division I semifinals. He ran for 332 yards in that game.
Exeter halfback/defensive back Brett McAllister was among the five finalists. McAllister, a senior, rushed for 1,001 yards last season and led the Blue Hawks in touchdowns (18), receptions (21), receiving yardage (290) and receiving touchdowns (four). He also led the team in tackles.
Nashua South's Bill Ferriter, Pinkerton Academy's Josh Lane and Pelham's Bruce Vieira were the other finalists.
Lane, a 6-foot-2, 275-pound offensive/defensive tackle, has accepted a scholarship offer from UNH .
The Mr. Football Award is sponsored by WGAM Radio (Nashua/Manchester) and has been presented since 2002. The past winners are Souhegan's Jeff Farrington, Plymouth's Mike Boyle, Manchester Central's Dave Philistin, Pinkerton Academy's John Shurgrue and Bishop Guertin's Mark Spinney.
