Week 3 Football Honorees Announced
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Co-Offensive Players of the Week
Deaunte Mason, Alabama A&M (SR, QB, 6-3/209, Nashville, TN):
Mason accounted for six touchdowns as the Bulldogs came from behind to beat Prairie View. He completed 22-of-29 passes for 279 yards and three (3) touchdowns. He also rushed for 36 yards and three (3) touchdowns
Rico Richardson, Jackson State (SR, WR, 6-1/185, Natchez, MS): Hauled in a career high eight (8) passes for 235 yds and three touchdowns. His touchdown receptions were 12, 44, and 25 yards out. His long play of the day was a 67-yard pass reception.
Defensive Player of the Week
Keven Woods, Mississippi Valley (SR, LB, 6-0/230, San Diego, CA): Had 14 tackles (6 solo), including one tackle for a loss of seven yards. He also had one pass-breakup and a forced fumble.
Newcomer of the Week
Clayton Moore, Jackson State (JR, QB, 6-2/215, Louisville, MS): Accounted for six TDs in JSU's win over Texas Southern. He completed 18 of 36 pass attempts for 363 yards and three TDs. He also ran for a team high 101 yards on 21 attempts and 3 TDs. He averaged 4.8 yds per carry.
Specilist of the Week
Bobby Wenzig, Alabama State (JR, KP, 6-2/185, San Diego, CA): Wenzig averaged 46.3 yards per punt, with one over 50 yards (63) and one inside the 20. He had five punts for 234 yards. He was 1-for-1 on extra points, but 0-for-1 on fieldgoals. Wenzig also had one rush on a fake for 14 yards.