BC Ranked No. 17 by Street & Smith

Bridgewater football is ranked No. 17 in the preseason magazine released by Street & Smith, now on newsstands for $6.99.

The magazine says the following about the Eagles:

"Bridgewater College had its streak of five straight Old Dominion Athletic Conference titles snapped last year, but the Eagles appear poised to return to dominance. Quarterback Jeff Highfill completed 59.9% of his passes for 14 touchdowns, and can also hurt opponents with the run. Brandon Copeland is his top target (41 catches, 672 yards). Keaton Culver heads an offensive line that has four starters back, and running back Phillip Carter figures to benefit the most. Cornerback Earl Chaptman, safety Desmond Jalloh, and tackle Michael Jackson pace the defense."

Street & Smith also states that one of the "games to watch" will by Bridgewater at Washington & Lee. The Generals were ranked No. 25 by the preseason magazine.

Below is Street & Smith's Division III preseason top 25:

1. Mount Union
2. St. John's
3. St. John Fisher
4. UW-Whitewater
5. Mary Hardin-Baylor
6. Rowan
7. Wabash
8. Washington & Jefferson
9. Wheaton
10. Whitworth
11. Bethel
12. Occidental
13. Wilkes
14. Springfield
15. Millsaps
16. Central
17. Bridgewater (Va.)
18. Wartburg
19. Hope
20. UW-La Crosse
21. Linfield
22. Ohio Northern
23. Carnegie Mellon
24. Coast Guard
25. Washington & Lee