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 during the first week of the season. Wingate quarterback Shaw Crocker was tabbed as the Offensive Player of the Week, while Carson-Newman linebacker Rondrow Peebles was named the Defensive Player of the Week, and UVa-Wise return man Demetrius Mann picked up Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
Crocker, a sophomore from Greenville, S.C., led the Bulldogs to an impressive 42-6 season-opening win over Johnson C. Smith. He was nearly flawless as he threw for 296 yards, going 18-for-20 for a 90 percent completion percentage with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Included in his impressive night were a 60-yard touchdown pass and a 57-yard touchdown pass. This is Crocker's first Player of the Week honor this season.
Peebles, a junior from Knoxville, Tenn., made his first collegiate start a memorable one as he led the Eagles to a 20-13 win over West Florida. He collected a career-high 12 tackles, including three solo tackles and nine assists with 1.5 sacks and 3.5 tackles for loss. In all, he accounted for 28 total yards for loss. Additionally, Peebles broke-up two West Florida passes. This Peebles' first Player of the Week accolade of the 2019 season.
Mann, a junior from Tampa, Fla., helped the Cavaliers to a 40-22 win over Chowan to open the 2019 season. He made his presence known on special teams, returning two punts for 103 total yards, including 91-yard touchdown return. Mann also blocked an extra point attempt, had four solo tackles on defense and hauled in an interception. This is Mann's first Special Teams Player of the Week honor.
2019 SAC AstroTurf Football Players of the Week
Offensive Player of the Week
Sept. 9 – Shaw Crocker, Wingate
Defensive Player of the Week
Sept. 9 – Rondrow Peebles, Carson-Newman
Special Teams Player of the Week
Sept. 9 – Demetrius Mann, UVa-Wise
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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