Radford, Goldwire, Watts and Wilcox Receive Weekly Honors
SPARTANBURG, S.C. ? The Southern Conference named its football players of the week today for the games played on Saturday, Sept. 27. Appalachian State running back Devin Radford was named Offensive Player of the Week, Wofford linebacker Seth Goldwire was selected Defensive Player of the Week, Georgia Southern wide receiver Demarcus Watts was tabbed Freshman of the Week and Elon place kicker Andrew Wilcox was voted as the Special Teams Player of the Week. The players of the week were selected by the league’s sports information directors.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Devin Radford, Appalachian State, RB, So.
Radford amassed 251 all-purpose yards in ASU’s 48-14 win over Presbyterian Saturday night while also scoring three touchdowns. The sophomore rushed 17 times for 179 yards and two scores, and he caught a 72-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter.
Other Nominees: Jordan Sorrells (Furman), Dane Romero (Wofford), Andre Roberts (The Citadel), Chris Evans (Samford), Adam Hearns (Western Carolina) and Lee Chapple (Georgia Southern).
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Seth Goldwire, Wofford, LB, Sr.
Goldwire had a career-best day in Wofford’s overtime win at Georgia Southern, collecting 11 tackles and three turnovers. Goldwire returned a first quarter interception 35 yards for a touchdown to give the Terriers a 14-0 lead, and he added to his turnover tally with another interception and a fumble recovery. In addition to his 11 tackles, the senior added 1.5 sacks.
Other Nominees: Chris Covington (Georgia Southern), Terell Wilson (Elon), Cortez Gilbert (Appalachian State), Bryce Smith (Samford), Kevin McCaskill (CIT), William Middleton (Furman), Mitchell Bell (Western Carolina) and Tony Swafford (Chattanooga).
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Demarcus Watts, Georgia Southern, WR, Fr.
Watts set a Georgia Southern freshman record with 158 yards receiving in the contest on three catches. He corralled a 58-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter, and his 100-yard effort was the first time a GSU freshman had eclipsed the century mark in receiving since 1989.
Other Nominees: A.J Harris (Elon), Mitch Allen (Wofford), Asheton Jordan (The Citadel), DeAndre Presley (Appalachian State), Dustin Taliaferro (Samford), Zack Jaynes (Western Carolina), J.D Dothard (Chattanooga) and Ryan Steed (Furman).
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Andrew Wilcox, Elon, PK, Sr.
Wilcox earned his second consecutive player of the week honor after booting three field goals, including a long of 45, in Elon’s 23-17 SoCon win over Samford. Wilcox was also 2-for-2 on extra point attempts.
Other Nominees: Jason Vitaris (Appalachian State), Bob Hooper (Samford), Adrian Mora (Georgia Southern), Blake Cain (Western Carolina) and Sam Keeler (The Citadel).