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TOP PERFORMANCES
The second round playoff game between Abilene Christian and West Texas A&M featured several mid-late round prospects who were key in a record-setting game. Abilene Christian won the game 93-68 to advance to the second round. They were led by Harlon Hill Finalist RB BERNARD SCOTT (5104, 197) who rushed for 292 yards and six touchdowns on just 19 carries to average 15.4 yards per carry. Scott also caught three balls for 61 yards and one score. His teammate, WR JOHNNY KNOX (5115, 183), caught five balls for 125 yards and one touchdown. Their offensive explosion was capped off by QB BILLY MALONE (6022, 236) with 383 yards and six touchdowns on 16 of 25 passing and no picks. Malone also ran for 40 yards on just three attempts. While West Texas A&M lost the game they had several key efforts led by seniors QB KEITH NULL (6031, 222) and WR CHARLY MARTIN (6011, 205). Null threw for 595 yards and seven touchdowns on 42 of 63 passing and no picks. Martin caught 14 passes for 323 yards and five scores.
Jackson State’s win over Alcorn State turned out to be another impressive performance for DE MARCUS BENARD (6030, 250) who finished with 11 tackles, two for loss, and half a sack. This game earned him SWAC Defensive Player of the Week plaudits.
The ECAC Northwest Bowl Championship game between Hartwick and Brockport was a record-setting game as Brockport erased a 20-point deficit to win 70-68 over Hartwick. Hartwick QB JASON BOLTUS (6025, 219) finished the game with 356 passing yards, 69 rushing yards and seven touchdown passes. His 425 total yards vaults Guilford’s Josh Vogelbach for the all-time D-III career yardage record which now stands at 14,321. The game set the NCAA record for most points scored by two teams in regulation (138) and the most points scored by a losing team in regulation (70).
In the final game of Central Arkansas QB NATHAN BROWN’S (6012, 210) career brown ran for 72 yards and one score on seven carries while passing for 253 yards and two scores on 19 of 29 passing and just one pick. Brown earned 1st team All-Southland honors and Player of the Year plaudits for the 2008 season this week, respectively.
Walter Payton Award Finalist and Western Illinois RB HERB DONALDSON (5097, 224) become the league’s all-time leading rusher with his 23rd 100-yard game to finish with 4,746 yards after a 235-yard effort on Saturday. He ran for one score as well on 40 carries to average 5.9 per carry. He finished the year averaging 162.2 yards per game - bettering the top FBS mark by 8.5 ypg and finishing 10.0 ypg better than the second-place FCS mark. His touchdown also helped him maintain a share of the nation's top scoring average, 12.0 ppg.
For the 20th time Eastern Kentucky has claimed an OVC title and SS BRANDON GATHOF (6012, 206) was a key component in sealing the title with a season-high 12 tackles, two picks, and a blocked field goal attempt as time expired. Gathoff earned OVC Defensive Player of the Week honors and was honored by The Sports Network for this performance. He also closed out his career by earning 1st team All-OVC honors for the third time in his career.
A buzz on the Richmond defensive end duo started around NFL circles a few weeks back and DE SHERMAN LOGAN (6024, 232) showed why NFL scouts are observing him with his play in their overtime win over William & Mary. He led the effort with four tackles, a sack, and was key in the overtime period. When William & Mary attempted a field goal in overtime Logan got pressure up the middle and was able to get his left hand on the kick, logging the first blocked kick of his career and giving the Spiders an opportunity for their second-straight trip to postseason play. He earned CAA Defensive Player of the Week honors for this effort and was honored by the CAA with 2nd team all-league honors.
San Diego WR JOHN MATTHEWS (5114, 200) had another monster performance with 13 catches for 161 yards in their upset win over UC Davis last weekend. The Walter Payton Award finalist capped off his record-breaking career by earning Pioneer League Offensive Player of the Week honors for this performance.
In his final collegiate game Sacramento State ILB CYRUS MULITALO (5104, 236) finished with 10 tackles and half a tackle for loss. He finished his senior campaign with 96 tackles, six for loss, one sack, two picks, and six breakups through 12 games to earn 1st team All-Big Sky honors.
OLB CRISTIAN SARMENTO (6005, 226) Sarmento tallied 142 stops, 15 for loss, 10 sacks, four breakups, two fumble recoveries, and five forced fumbles on the season and was named 1st team All-Big Sky this week.
EARLY 2010 NFL PROSPECT WATCH… ATHLETIC PASS RUSH!
It is never too early to look ahead to future drafts and Murray State DE AUSTEN LANE (6060, 250) is a player that has already caught the attention of NFL scouts with his size, athletic ability, and production. Lane is a raw prospect with tremendous upside due to his athleticism. In the Murray State scheme Lane is asked to sometimes drop back into coverage, which is tough for a 6’6, 250-pound athlete. He does lack pass rush moves but displays good speed and great range to chase opponents sideline to sideline and is explosive off the line of scrimmage. Lane earned 1st team All-OVC honors this year with 63 total tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, two breakups, five hurries, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, and one blocked kick.
ALL-STAR GAME UPDATE
Sam Houston State QB RHETT BOMAR has accepted an invitation to play in the 2009 Senior Bowl.
Central Arkansas QB NATHAN BROWN has accepted an invite to play in the 2009 Shrine Game.  Trackback(0)
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