Football Player of the Week Honors #2
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The Southwestern Athletic Conference named its players of the week Tuesday for games played Saturday, Sept. 10.
Offense Dray Joseph (QB, Southern)
Joseph led the Jaguars to a 21-6 victory over Alabama A&M snapping Southern's seven-game losing streak. He threw for 306 yards and 3 touchdowns, while completing 18 of 27 passes.
Defense Chris Townsend (LB, Prairie View A&M)
Townsend compiled 14 total tackles (9 solo), including 4.0 tackles-for-loss (26 yards) and 1.0 sacks (16 yards). The Panthers defeated Texas Southern 37-34 in their conference opener.
Newcomer Joseph LeBeau (DE, Jackson State)
LeBeau totaled 9 tackles (6 solo) and 2.5 tackle-for-loss (11 yards) in the Tigers' 35-29 win in the Southern Heritage Classic over Tennessee State. He also tallied 1.0 sacks for 9 yards.
Specialist Chris Barrick (K, Prairie View A&M)
Barrick kicked a 36-yard field goal with :04 remaining to provide the winning points in the Panters' 37-34 victory over Texas Southern. He also notched 2 touchbacks on the kickoff team and connected on 4 of 5 PATs.