Stockstill announces permanent team captains

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee head coach Rick Stockstill announced Friday the permanent captains for the Blue Raiders in 2018.

Quarterback Brent Stockstill, offensive lineman Chandler Brewer, defensive lineman Malik Manciel and linebacker Darius Harris, all seniors, were honored as the 13th group of permanent captains in the FBS era at Middle Tennessee.

The team voted on the four captains, and Coach Stockstill made the announcement during a team meeting Friday morning.

"This is the ultimate honor when your teammates make you a permanent captain for the season," said Stockstill. "These four guys have meant a lot to this program and all are very deserving. It's not just your play on the…