A-J’s Sully Edwards plans to attend Millikin University

James “Sully” Edwards of Anna has indicated he plans to attend Millikin University in Decatur and play football for Big Blue head coach Doug Neibuhr. Edwards is undecided on his area of study at Millikin.

“We are very excited that Sully has decided to attend Millikin and become part of our football program,” said Neibuhr.

“We believe that he has the potential to be a significant contributor to our program. He is very athletic, runs well for his size and plays with a great deal of passion and enthusiasm. We expect big things from him and are looking forward to having him with us.”

Edwards earned three varsity letters in football as a defensive end and tight end for Anna-Jonesboro Community High School.

Edwards was first team all-conference as defensive end in both his junior and senior years.

As a senior, he was second team all-conference as a tight end. In his senior season he had five receptions for 113 yards on offensive. On defense he had 25 solo tackles, 18 assists, seven tackles for a loss, eight sacks, one interception and recovered a fumble for a touchdown and earned his team’s defensive player of the year honor.

Sully is the son of Neal Edwards of Anna.

The Millikin football program is steeped in tradition, winning 11 CCIW titles. In 2008, the Big Blue had six players earn All CCIW honors and the Millikin defense was ranked among the nation’s best.

Coach Neibuhr is gearing up the Big Blue for success by recruiting a strong class of freshman to complement the core of talented returning players.