The South Atlantic Conference Announces AstroTurf Football Players of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. (TheSAC.com) – The South Atlantic Conference announced its AstroTurf Football Players of the Week for games played Sept. 10 through Sept. 16. Tusculum running back Jordon Shippy was tabbed as the Offensive Player of the Week, while Carson-Newman linebacker Alonzo Houston was named the Defensive Player of the Week, and Tusculum placekicker Joe Defatta was named Special Teams Player of the Week.
Shippy, a senior from Gaffney, S.C., set a new Tusculum single-game rushing record with 258 yards on the ground in the Pioneers' 37-10 win over Limestone last week. In addition to his 258 yards, he also scored three touchdowns on 35 carries, including four runs of 20 or more yards. Adding to his impressive game, Shippy also hauled in a 21-yard reception to finish with 279 all-purpose yards, the fourth most in Tusculum history. This is Shippy's first Offensive Player of the Week honor this season.
Houston, a freshman from Wimauma, Fla., helped lead the Eagle defense in Carson-Newman's 31-14 win over Wingate. He accumulated nine total tackles, including five solo tackles and two for loss with an interception in the win. This is Houston's first Defensive Player of the Week accolade this season.
Defatta, a senior from Franklin, Tenn., had another outstanding week on special teams. He accounted for 13 of Tusculum's 37 points in the Pioneers' 37-10 win over Limestone. He connected on three field goals of 26, 31 and 27 yards and was perfect (4-for-4) on extra points. This is Defatta's second Player of the Week award of the season.
2018 SAC AstroTurf Football Players of the Week
Offensive Player of the Week
Sept. 4 – Domineke McNeill, Wingate
Sept. 10 – Antonio Wimbush, Carson-Newman
Sept. 16 – Jordon Shippy, Tusculum
Defensive Player of the Week
Sept. 4 – Joe Blue, Newberry
Sept. 10 – Camerion Davis
Sept. 16 – Alonzo Houston, Carson-Newman
Special Teams Player of the Week
Sept. 4 – Chris Birozes, Wingate
Sept. 10 – Joe Defatta, Tusculum
Sept. 16 – Joe Defatta, Tusculum
AstroTurf is an official corporate partner of the South Atlantic Conference and title sponsor of the Conference's Player of the Week awards program.
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