 As
one of the leading rushers in the Houston area, Pasadena Memorial
High School running back Bo Snelson turned the heads of many
onlookers. Now, he’s doing it on a national level.
Snelson was recently named the Old Spice “Red Zone” Player of the
Year. He was one of 50 winners nationwide and was among 2,000
players nominated for the honor. His name will be listed among the
winners in the Feb. 7 edition of USA Today.
The junior tailback was the fifth leading rusher in the Houston area
this year, running for 2,134 yards and averaging 7.9 yards per
carry. He was also second in the area in rushing touchdowns with 31
successful trips to the end zone.
His father, John, is Memorial’s head football coach. Upon hearing
the announcement of his son’s honor, he said, “Needless to say, I am
one proud dad today.”
Snelson was not only selected for the award because of his
performance on the field, but for his commitment in the classroom as
well. The criteria for the award included on-field performance,
along with exhibiting strong academic and leadership qualities. He
is enrolled in all advanced-level courses and currently ranks in the
top 20 of his class.
According to his father, Snelson would like to attend the Naval
Academy after graduation in May 2009.
“He’s a great kid and gives 110 percent in everything he does
whether it’s athletically or academically,” said Memorial principal
Billye Smith. “We are very proud of him.”
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