OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Ryne Worsham, Gallaudet University
(Jr., WR - Chicago, Ill.)
Worsham had a career game for Gallaudet University as he hauled in
seven passes for a career-best 155 yards and two touchdowns in a
thrilling 28-27 overtime loss to Otterbein University at home.
Worsham caught a 9-yard pass on fourth down in overtime to give the
Bison a shot to win the game. He had game long 44 yard reception in
the loss. He also scored on an 11-yard touchdown pass early in the
fourth quarter.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Adham Talaat, Gallaudet University
(So., DE - Springfield, Va.)
Talaat made a game saving block as Otterbein University lined up
to attempt a game-winning 32-yard field goal with three seconds
left in regulation. The 6-foot-6 Talaat busted through the line and
swatted the kick attempt away as time expired to send the game to
overtime. In the game, Talaat made five tackles, 2.5 tackles for a
loss of 13 yards and 1.5 sacks for 10 yards lost. He also had one
quarterback hurry as he was a constant threat in the Cardinal
backfield.
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Kyle Gregg, Becker Collge
(Fr., RB - Charlotte, N.C.)
Kyle Gregg returned the first kickoff of his collegiate career 84
yards for a touchdown in a 30-24 loss to Fitchburg State in the
Hawks season opener. Gregg finished the game with two kickoff
returns for 114 yards. Gregg also added two punt returns for 12
yards.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Kyle Gregg, Becker College
(Fr., RB - Charlotte, N.C.)
Kyle Gregg scored two touchdowns in a 30-24 loss to Fitchburg
State in the Hawks season opener. The freshman runningback rushed
eight times for 13 yards and a touchdown. Gregg also returned the
first kickoff of his collegiate career 84 yards for a
touchdown.
