The Gulf South Conference announced its Football Players of the Week for Week 9 (Oct. 24-30) of the 2022 season.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Victor Talley, Sr., WR, Valdosta State
Talley helped Valdosta State to a 58-37 victory over North Greenville on Saturday. The senior wideout posted a solid performance, hauling in a season-high six catches for 109 yards with two touchdowns. His first TD catch of the contest came in the third quarter, cutting the VSU deficit 28-21, while the second was halfback toss and pass with Seth McGill for 50 yards, putting the Blazers up 51-37 in the fourth. Talley also contributed on special teams, returning a punt for 18 yards while blocking a NGU punt attempt which was returned for a VSU touchdown in the opening quarter.
Other nominees: Jaxton Carson (UWG); Darius Nalls (UWA); Dylan Ramirez (NGU); Peewee Jarrett (UWF)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Michael Gayden, Sr., DL, Valdosta State
Gayden had an outstanding performance in Valdosta State’s win at North Greenville on Saturday. The senior helped the Blazer defense limit NGU to under 100 yards on the ground, while tallying four tackles including two solo stops. He also registered 1.5 tackles for loss for five yards, one sack for three yards, a quarterback hurry and his first-career interception. Gayden’s INT came in the fourth quarter and eventually led to a 50-yard TD pass to Talley.
Other nominees: Allen Johnson (UWG); Darmar Nichols (UWA)
SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Griffin Cerra, Jr., K, West Florida
Cerra accounted 18 points in West Florida’s 36-24 win over West Alabama on Saturday. The junior converted all five field attempts, ranging from a 31-yarder to a pair of 38-yarders. He was also perfect in extra-point tries making all three that he was called upon. This is Cerra’s fourth weekly award this season.
Other nominees: Travon Roberts (VSU)
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Ashaud Roberson, R-Fr., RB, West Georgia
Roberson helped West Georgia to a 49-14 decision over Shorter. The redshirt-freshman finished the day second among team leaders with 80 rushing yards on seven carries, averaging 11.4 per run. He played a key role in the Wolves’ final scoring drive, breaking off runs of 11, 36 and 19 yards to the put UWG on the doorstep of the goal line.
Other nominees: none
2022 WEEKLY WINNERS
Offensive Player of the Week
Week 1 (9/5): Dorian Anderson, Shorter
Week 2 (9/12): Tucker Melton, West Alabama
Week 3 (9/19): Ivory Durham, Valdosta State
Week 4 (9/26): Patrick Shegog, Delta State
Week 5 (10/3): Patrick Shegog, Delta State
Week 6 (10/10): John Henry White, Mississippi College
Week 7 (10/17): Marcus Williams, Mississippi College
Week 8 (10/24): Jaxton Carson, West Georgia
Week 9 (10/31): Victor Talley, Valdosta State
Defensive Player of the Week
Week 1 (9/5): Jameon Gaskin, Valdosta State
Week 2 (9/12): Malcolm Mercer, West Georgia
Week 3 (9/19): Michael Anderson, West Alabama
Week 4 (9/26): Tamos Stevenson, Delta State
Week 5 (10/3): Nick Grady, Mississippi College
Week 6 (10/10): Tyrell Goldsmith, Delta State
Week 7 (10/17): Kendrick Clark, North Greenville
Week 8 (10/24): Xavier Robinson, West Georgia
Week 9 (10/31): Michael Gayden, Valdosta State
Special Team Player of the Week
Week 1 (9/5): Estin Thiele, Valdosta State
Week 2 (9/12): Griffin Cerra, West Florida
Week 3 (9/19): Nick Herber, Delta State
Week 4 (9/26): Tyler Kennedy, Delta State
Week 5 (10/3): Griffin Cerra, West Florida
Week 6 (10/10): Gabriel Dunkle, West Alabama
Week 7 (10/17): Griffin Cerra, West Florida
Week 8 (10/24): Colin Karhu, North Greenville
Week 9 (10/31): Griffin Cerra, West Florida
Freshman Player of the Week
Week 1 (9/5): Akil Lampley, Valdosta State
Week 2 (9/12): Reilly Mason, West Georgia
Week 3 (9/19): Dylan Ramirez, North Greenville
Week 4 (9/26): Dylan Ramirez, North Greenville
Week 5 (10/3): John Henry White, Mississippi College
Week 6 (10/10): John Henry White, Mississippi College
Week 7 (10/17): Kendrick Clark, North Greenville
Week 8 (10/24): Dylan Ramirez, North Greenville
Week 9 (10/31): Ashaud Roberson, West Georgia