BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Gulf South Conference announced its first football weekly award winners for the 2023 season, following Week 2 action. West Florida took home as pair of awards as senior quarterback Peewee Jarrett earned Offensive Player of the Week honors, while graduate defensive lineman John McMullen received Defensive Player of the Week. West Alabama senior punter Trey Sullivan was named Special Team Player of the Week, and Shorter quarterback Joshua Brown took home Freshman of the Week.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Peewee Jarrett, Sr., QB, West Florida
Jarrett threw for four touchdowns and completed 21-of-28 (.750) for 329 yards in the Argonauts 35-3 win over McKendree. The senior quarterback was 12-of-13 in the second half and completed his final 10 throws, while rushing 11 times for 46 yards.
Other nominees: Dre' Williams (NGU); Patrick Shegog (DSU); Eric Watts (VSU); Darius Nalls (UWA); Jaiden Dollard (SU)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
John McMullen, Gr., DL, West Florida
McMullen led the Argos defense that dominated McKendree on the road, finishing with four tackles and three sacks. West Florida held McKendree to minus-32 rushing yards with seven sacks and 14 TFL. The graduate defensive lineman leads the country with five sacks and is second-overall in tackles for loss with seven.
Other nominees: Deandre Moss (NGU); Terrell Dudley (VSU); Jamarcus Smith (UWA); Mark Robinson (DSU); Henry Jahseim (SU)
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Trey Sullivan, Sr., P, West Alabam
Sullivan helped West Alabama to a 27-13 road win against Limeston. The senior punter averaged 43 yards in his seven punts with two of 50 or more, and three landing inside the 20 yards.
Other nominees: Noah Botsford (VSU); Logan Gregory (UWF); Tyler Simpson (SU); Parker Burleson (DSU)
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Joshua Brown, R-Fr., QB, Shorter
Brown led Shorter to a 28-7 victory over Erskine. The redshirt-freshman completed 15-of-18 passes (.833) for 197 yards and one touchdown. Brown also finished with 32 rushing yards on four carries.
Other nominees: Cameran Brown (UWG)
2023 GSC FOOTBALL WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS
Offensive Player of the Week
Sept. 4: Sammy Edwards, Valdosta State
Sept. 11: Peewee Jarrett, West Florida
Defensive Player of the Week
Sept. 4: Artavious Washington, West Alabama
Sept. 11: John McMullen, West Florida
Special Teams Player of the Week
Sept. 4: Ben Pledger, Mississippi College
Sept. 11: Trey Sullivan, West Alabama
Freshman Player of the Week
Sept. 4: Michael Merriweather, West Georgia
Sept. 11: Joshua Brown, Shorter