GSC Football Players of the Week: October 23
Football | Offensive Player of the Week
Mark Cato | Florida Tech
Senior | Quarterback
| Passing |
Rushing |
| Completions |
Attempts |
Yards |
TDs |
TDs |
| 22 |
40 |
345 |
2 |
1 |
Notes: Cato led Florida Tech to 41-39 victory over #18 West Alabama on Saturday. In addition to 345 passing yards, he also had the game-winning rushing touchdown with 51 seconds remaining to help FIT record its first victory over a ranked opponent this season. This is the second straight week that Cato has won this award, and the third time he has been honored in his career.
Football | Defensive Player of the Week
Chris Johnson | North Alabama
Junior | Defensive Back
| Defensive |
|
|
|
| Tackles |
INTs |
| 13.0 |
1 |
Notes: Johnson led UNA's defense with 13 tackles, and he intercepted a pass in the end zone to prevent a Central Washington score just before the half. It was his fourth pick of the year. #9 CWU's offense averaged more than 40 points per game entering the contest, but was held to just 17 points by the Lions.
Football | Special Teams Player of the Week
Gavin Wilson | Valdosta State
Junior | Punter
|
| Punts (Long) |
Yards per Punt |
| 6 (55) |
43.5 |
Notes: In the upset win on the road for the Blazers over #19 Delta State, Wilson had six punts, averaging 43.5 yards per punt. Wilson pinned the DSU offense inside its own 20 three times in the contest.
Football | Freshman of the Week
Mike Beaudry | West Florida
Freshman | Quarterback
| Passing |
| Completions |
Attempts |
Yards |
TDs |
| 25 |
33 |
322 |
4 |
Notes: Beaudry completed a school record 75.8% of his passes on Saturday, throwing for 322 yards and four touchdowns in the UWF win over Shorter. He also finished as the team's leading rusher, accounting for 52 yards on the ground and a TD. This is the second straight week that Beaudry has been won this award.
OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
Offensive: Devontae Jackson (West Georgia); Tra Fletcher (West Alabama); Rogan Wells (Valdosta State); Lewis Hayes (Shorter); Mike Beaudry (West Florida)
Defensive: Ramon Patton (West Georgia); Sharmaine Washington (Valdosta State); Chris Manning (Mississippi College); Marvin Conley (West Florida)
Special Teams: N/A
Freshman: Deondre Gardenhire (West Georgia); Evan Thompson (Florida Tech); Dwain Smith (North Alabama); Rogan Wells (Valdosta State)