Stanley and Chattanooga Trio Receive Weekly Honors
SPARTANBURG, S.C. ? The Southern Conference named its football players of the week today for the games played on Saturday, Sept. 19. Chattanooga players earned three of the four awards and were joined by Freshman of the Week SeQuan Stanley of Wofford. UTC’s honorees were Bryan Fitzgerald (Offense), Ryan Consiglio (Defense) and Mike Hammons (Special Teams). The players of the week are selected by the league office.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Bryan Fitzgerald, Chattanooga, Sr., RB
In his first career start, Fitzgerald ran for a career-high 181 yards on 22 carries as Chattanooga defeated Presbyterian, 29-13. The senior scored multiple touchdowns for the first time in his career while leading the Mocs to their first road win in two years. The Memphis native recorded the first 100-yard rushing game by a Moc since he did it in the last game of 2007.
Other Nominees: Terrell Hudgins (Elon), Adam Urbano (Georgia Southern), Bart Blanchard (The Citadel), Chris Evans (Samford), Marquel Pittman (Western Carolina) and Austin Palmer (Wofford).
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Ryan Consiglio, Chattanooga, Fr., LB
Consiglio, a freshman linebacker, recorded a career-high 12 tackles, which also tied for the game high, in the win at Presbyterian. He also grabbed his first career interception on the Blue Hose’s first offensive play. In addition, Consiglio, who hails from Franklin, Tenn., added his first career sack and pass break-up.
Other Nominees: Darrell Pasco (Georgia Southern), SeQuan Stanley (Wofford), Jordon Gilmore (The Citadel), Ryan Anderson (Samford), Chris Collins (Western Carolina) and Walker White (Elon).
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: SeQuan Stanley, Wofford, Fr., LB
The Darien, Ga., native was Wofford’s leading tackler against Wisconsin on Saturday, more than doubling the next highest total with 12 stops. Stanley also forced a pair of fumbles on the afternoon, both of which were recovered by the Terriers.
Other Nominees: Joshua Williams (Chattanooga), Van Dyke Jones (The Citadel), Jamere Valentine (Georgia Southern), Cameron Yaw (Samford) and Dale Riley (Elon).
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Mike Hammons, Chattanooga, So., P
Hammons did not allow a return in four punts at Presbyterian, averaging 41.8 yards per kick. The sophomore from Benton, Tenn., tied a career long with a 51-yard boot, and he pinned PC inside the 20 on one of his kicks.
Other Nominees: Adrian Mora (Georgia Southern), Kyle Anderson (The Citadel), Bob Hooper (Samford) and Scott Riddle (Elon).