Taylor Heinicke (@ODUFootball) Makes Waves As Freshman QB - WeAreTheCAA.com

Most freshman athletes spend their first year on campus getting acclimated to college life, the balancing of studying as well as transitioning to college level of play on the field. Imagine doing this while learning one of the most difficult positions in sports, the quarterback position.

Old Dominion's Taylor Heinicke

Old Dominion freshman Taylor Heinicke has done just this, shining in his first season as an ODU quarterback. In a movie type story, Heinicke started his first season as the backup to more experienced senior Thomas DeMarco, learning the system and preparing to take over the reigns for his redshirt freshman campaign next season.

After DeMarco went down with an injury in the fifth game of the season against Massachusetts plans changed and Monarch coaches turned the offense over to Heinicke.

“I initially got really nervous, but I knew I just had to go out there and play football,” Heinicke said. “Going from redshirting to starting quarterback was unreal.”

For the full story by Nick Swope visit WeAreTheCAA.com.

#CAAFB Boasts Six Ranked Team In the 2011 Final Polls

For just the second time in CAA Football history the league had six among a season's final Top 25.  Maine, Towson and Old Dominion all appear among the final Top 10.

The last time CAA Football ended a season with six among the Top 25 was 2008 following Richmond's National Championship win over Montana.  The league boasted four among the Top 10 and three more teams ranked than any other conference in the country.

The league extends its streak to 14-straight weeks six or more squads among the Top 25.  Over the last five years no league in the country can boast having six or more teams ranked.

For more information and a complete rundown of both Top 25 polls visit CAAFootball.com.

Eight #CAAFB Standouts Honored By College Sporting News

Towson's Terrance West led the way as CAA Football garnered a total of eight honors as part of the College Sporting News' Fabulous Fifty All-America squad.  West, the publication's Top Freshman, was joined on the first team by William and Mary senior running back Jonathan Grimes, Delaware senior offensive lineman Gino Gradkowski and New Hampshire junior linebacker Matt Evans.

Richmond senior wide receiver Tre Gray, Old Dominion senior defensive lineman Ronnie Cameron, Maine senior defensive back Jerron McMillian and Towson head coach Rob Ambrose were also honored as part of the College Sporting News Fabulous Fifty.

For the College Sporting News' complete Fabulous Fifty FCS All-America team click here.

For more information on the CAA Football standouts honored visit CAAFootball.com.