Ripon College Athletics

James M. Wallace accumulated many prestigious awards during his time at Ripon for his outstanding performance on the football field. During his Ripon career, Wallace was the second leading tackler for the Red Hawks in 1994, voted the defensive player of the week, ranked first in NCAA Division-III in punt returns in 1995, ranked second in NCAA Division-III in interceptions, and voted Midwest Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 1995.  Wallace was selected to the 1994 NCAA Division-III All-American team as a kick returner and received the Jeff A. Thompson Athletic Award in 1997.