Missouri Western senior quaterback Travis Partridge received recognition from the Collegiate Development Football League (CDFL) preseason Division II All-America squad. The senior from St. Joseph received honorable mention honors.

The 2012 MIAA First Team All-MIAA quarterback, Partridge has also been tabbed a Preseason All-American by BSN and USA College Football.

He had an outstanding junior campaign helping the Griffons to their first MIAA Regular Season Championship and into the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II Playoffs. Partridge started all 14 games while throwing for 2,706 yards and 30 touchdowns.
He threw four touchdowns in three different games (Nebraska-Kearney, Northeastern State and Pittsburg State) while leading the Griffons to a single season record for wins with 12. He rushed for an MWSU single season record 18 touchdowns while being named First Team All-MIAA and MIAA Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Northwest Missouri State.

The CDFL All-American team selections will be evaluated to comprise the 2013-14 USA National team for International competitions. Only graduating seniors in 2013 are eligible for preseason CDFL All-America team selectionThe USA team features players from the collegiate ranks who will compete against a team of European All-Stars in December. For more information, visit www.CDFLbowlgames.com.

— MWSU Sports Information —