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MacArthur's Joyce wins Thorp Award

Thorpe Award winner, Tom Joyce of MacArthur High

Photo credit: Joseph D. Sullivan | Thorpe Award winner, Tom Joyce of MacArthur High School at the 45th Annual Gridiron Dinner for Nassau County Football held at the Crest Hollow Country Club. (Dec. 1, 2010)

When Tom Joyce showed up for football practice at MacArthur in the summer before his sophomore year, there were six linebackers listed ahead of him on the depth chart. By opening day, he was the starter. That's the thing about Joyce. No matter the circumstances, he never believes he is outnumbered.

"He wants to make the play. When he gets to the ball, he's excitable," Generals coach Bob Fehrenbach...

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