GSC Football Players of the Week: November 5, 2018

GSC Football Players of the Week: November 5, 2018

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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Willie Candler West Georgia
Passing Yards: 307 // Touchdowns: 2 // Interceptions: 0
Notes: Candler's .875 completion percentage in the win over DSU was a career-high for the junior, and his 307 yards were a season-high. This is the third time in his career, and the second time this season, that Candler has won this award.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Dezmond Morgan Florida Tech
Interceptions: 2
Notes: Morgan played a major role in the dominant performance for the Panthers' defense on Saturday. The sophomore picked off a pair of passes in the game, including one on the second play of the game. Morgan also blocked a punt in the game. This is the fourth time this season that a FIT has won this award, as linebacker J.T. Hassell has won the award three times in 2018.

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Trey Schaneville Florida Tech
Field Goals: 3-for-4 // PATs: 4-for-4 // Longest FG: 42 yards
Notes: Schaneville set a new single season program record with 13 field goals, which is also tied for the most in the GSC. He went 3-for-4 in field goals, only missing a 51-yard attempt. Schaneville is the first FIT player to win this award since Max Erdman the week one of 2017.

FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
LaPerion Perry West Georgia
Receiving Yards: 183 // Touchdowns: 2 // Punt Return Average: 31.0 yards
Notes: Perry's 183 yards receiving on Saturday were the second most in a single game this year in the GSC. He's also continued to be electric as a return man. Perry is the first UWG freshman to win this award since Trey Wiggins in week two of 2017.

OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
Offensive Player  Tyler Rogers (UWA), Trent Chmelik (FIT), Rogan Wells (VSU)
Defensive Player  Montrell Pardue (UWG), Savon Parker (UWA), Zeke Stringer (NGU), Marcus Cody (SU), Palmer (VSU)
Special 
Teams		 LaPerion Perry (UWG), Andrew Gray (VSU)
Freshman Trey Schaneville (FIT), Jamar Thompkins (VSU), Zeke Stringer (NGU), Tupac Lanier (SU)