[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 18, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S1128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 THE ALBION COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I want to recognize and congratulate 
the Albion College Britons football team, the 1994 NCAA Division III 
National Champions.
  On a rainy Saturday afternoon in December, the Britons met the 
Washington and Jefferson Presidents in the 22d annual Amos Alonzo Stagg 
Bowl in Salem, VA. Coming into the game, the Presidents had the 
Nation's top-ranked defense in Division III. The Britons, winners of 
six consecutive Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association titles, 
rose to the occasion to win a 38-15 victory. The victory capped an 
impressive drive through four playoff games which included victories 
over three former national champions.
  At one point, the Britons scored 31 unanswered points. The aggressive 
Albion defense and special teams forced three turnovers and returned an 
interception for a touchdown. Tailback Jeff Robinson rushed for 166 
yards on the soggy field and scored three touchdowns.
  The Albion players and coaches have faced many challenges this year 
as they went to an undefeated 13-0 record. They overcame them by 
pulling together as a team and playing their hearts out. I admire their 
spirit and applaud them for giving it their all in every game.
  I want to extend my warmest congratulations to each of the players, 
coaches, parents, and supporters of this championship team as well as 
to President Melvin Vulgamore and the entire Albion College community.
  Mr. President, the people of Michigan are proud of the Albion College 
Britons. They have shown character and determination. They were winners 
long before the final score of the football game was known.


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