BALTIMORE, Md. – Senior linebacker George Howard of Morgan State University was selected as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending September 20, 2009 the league announced Monday.
Brandon Roundtree of Hampton was also selected as Co-Defensive Players of the Week, while for the third consecutive week Florida A&M quarterback Curtis Pulley was selected as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week.
Keith Pough of Howard earned Rookie of the Week honors while teammates Anthony Collins and Leroy Vann earned Offensive Lineman and Special Teams Player of the Week accolades, respectively.
Howard,a Preseason All-MEAC 2nd Team selection,recorded a career-high 17 tackles with 0.5 for a loss of four yards. He also added 1.5 sacks for a 10-yard loss. Howard was named the New York Urban League Classic's Defensive Player of the Game as the Bears defeated the Winston-Salem State Rams 16-10 in overtime.
Howard's Defensive Player of the Week selection marks the first of his career and the he currently ranks No. 8 in total tackles (25) in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and ranks No.1 in the MEAC.
The Bears defensive unit held Winston-Salem State to 65 passing yards and accounted for five sacks and an interception.
The Bears, who are 1-1 on the season, resume their schedule on Saturday afternoon against Colonial Athletic Association opponent Towson (1-1). The game will be broadcast by WEAA, 88.9 FM. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
Other Top Performances
Carlton Jackson (MSU) completed 16-of-21 passes for 146 yards with two touchdowns and ran 12 times for five yards in the Bears win over WSSU.
Brian Mann (MSU) averaged 29 yards on three kick returns, including a 36-yarder in the 3rd quarter to aid the Bears with a 16-10 overtime win over WSSU.
LaMarcus Coker (HAM) carried the ball 24 times for 112 yards with three receptions for 42 yards to help the Pirates to their first conference victory of the season.
Arando Jamison (HOW) recorded 11 tackles, six solo, with 1.0 sack for a loss of eight yards and two breakups in Howard's loss to FAMU.
Bryan Parker (FAMU) tallied 11 tackles, 1.0 for a loss of one yard, in the Rattlers victory over the Rams.
Jason Randall (DSU) recorded a career-high 93 yards rushing on 20 carries and two receptions for 25 yards in the Hornets loss to non-conference foe Delaware.
Nick Richmond (DSU) graded out at 88.6-percent as he helped the Hornets account for 343 yards of total offense. He also recorded 4.5 pancake blocks.
Jordan Stovall (HAM) hit a 36-yard field goal to give the Pirates a 17-7 lead over the Aggies. He also hit an extra point in the win.
Jerome Strums (DSU) posted three tackles and recorded a 71-yard interception return for a touchdown in the Hornets loss.
