OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Robert Baker, Becker
(Sr, QB - Monroe, Conn., )
Senior quarterback Bobby Baker threw for 206 yards and four touchdowns to help lead the Hawks to a thrilling 35-33 win over Fitchburg State. Baker led the Hawks down the field with 1:34 remaining on the clock for the game winning touchdown with just 0:08 seconds remaining. Baker also rushed for 37 yards.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jovan Wilkins, Mount Ida
(Jr, DB - Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)
Wilkins led the Mount Ida defense by forcing all three of their turnovers. He came up with two interceptions, one which led to the Mustangs' first touchdown, and another which preserved the lead in the fourth quarter. Wilkins also forced a fumble that was recovered by the Mustangs, blocked a kick, and had a team-high 7 tackles, 1.5 of them for a loss.
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jovan Wilkins, Mount Ida
(Jr, DB - Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)
In a special teams role, Wilkins was recorded one of three blocked kicks for the Mustangs in their win over UMass Dartmouth. He also handled the kick and punt return duties, returning two kicks and a punt for 29 all-purpose yards, while having an exceptional defensive day.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Mark Comstock, Castleton
(Gr, WR - Rutland, Vt.)
Comstock dominated in his first career game, tying for the team-lead with eight receptions and leading the squad with 164 receiving yards. He also caught one touchdown, a 72-yard scoring strike midway through the third quarter. Comstock, a graduate student playing his first season of collegiate football, also served as the team's punter, averaging 44 yards per kick.
