Football Players of the Week: September 19

9/19/2016 12:00:00 PM

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - West Florida wide receiver Anas Hasic and West Georgia defensive end Dylan Donahue have been named the Gulf South Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for games played in Week Three of the 2016 season. West Georgia cornerback Marcus Sayles was tabbed the Special Teams Player of the Week, and West Alabama linebacker Jordan Jones is the Freshman of the Week.

Hasic caught nine passes for 190 yards and three touchdowns in the road loss for the Argonauts. The three touchdowns are tied for the second most in a Division II game this season. Through three weeks of GSC action, the 190 yards and three touchdowns are both top marks in the league. Overall, Hasic is second in the conference in receiving yards per game, averaging 113.0 yards per game.

Donahue was all over the field in the West Georgia win. He had nine tackles in the game, three of which were behind the line of scrimmage. His three tackles for loss totaled 18 yards. He added a pair of sacks and a quarterback rush. Donahue also displayed versatility, dropping into coverage and breaking up a pass. Donahue averages one sack per game, which is tied for the most in the GSC.

Sayles recorded the 12th and 13th blocked kicks of his career in the UWG win over Delta State. He blocked a PAT on DSU's first score and later blocked a punt that led to a return for a touchdown. That touchdown gave West Georgia the lead.

In the win at Misssissippi College, Jones recorded seven tackles to lead the Tigers. Of those seven stops, five were solo tackles. He also made two tackles for loss. Jones’ impact was not limited to the defensive side of the ball, as he also blocked a punt in the 38-13 conference victory. Jones averages 7.3 tackles per game, tied for eighth most in the league.

Also nominated for Offensive Player of the Week: Jacob Tucker (North Alabama, QB); Lakendric Thomas (West Alabama, RB); Sharone Wright (Mississippi College, QB); Devontae Jackson (West Georgia, RB)

Also nominated for Defensive Player of the Week: Jordan Jones (West Alabama, LB)

Also nominated for Special Teams Player of the Week: Reed James (West Alabama, P/K); Zachary Leatherman (Florida Tech, K); Andrew Gray (Valdosta State, K)

Also nominated for Freshman of the Week: Terence Humphrey (North Alabama, RB); Brandon Ziarno (Florida Tech, QB); Thomas Lester (West Georgia, WR)