For the week ending October 14, 2007

Division III – Northeast

Offensive Player of the Week

Zach Librizzi – Wesleyan University
Senior, Quarterback, Essex Jct., Vt.

Librizzi produced an impressive all-around effort in leading the Wesleyan offensive attack.  The senior had two rushing touchdowns and two passing touchdowns, while compiling 294 yards of total offense.

Co-Defensive Players of the Week

Rich Bradley – University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Junior, Linebacker, Wareham, Mass.

Bradley tallied 17 tackles, including 16 unassisted stops and a sack in a shutout victory over Salve Regina.   

Jay Fielding – Westfield State College
Junior, Linebacker, Methuen, Mass.

Fielding led the Owl’s defense with 21 tackles, including 11 solo stops.  The junior also recovered a fumble late in the fourth quarter to seal the victory for Westfield.

Division III – Northwest

Offensive Player of the Week

Jack Phelan - Hartwick College
Junior, Wide Receiver, Slingerlands, N.Y.

Phelan had a career day hauling in 11 passes for 212 yards and five touchdowns.  The junior led Hartwick to a victory over Becker with touchdown receptions of 10, 24, 25, 29, and 45 yards all in the first half

Co-Defensive Players of the Week

James Alexander – Hobart College
Senior, Defensive Back, Beverly, Mass.

Alexander paced the Hobart defense with three takeaways and three tackles in a win over Merchant Marine.  The senior intercepted two passes and recovered a fumble in the Statesmen’s victory.

Joseph Catalano – Union College
Junior, Linebacker, Albany, N.Y.

Catalano once again led a determined Union defensive effort with an 85-yard interception return for a touchdown.  The junior also contributed five tackles including one for a loss in a win over Susquehanna.
 
Division III – Southeast

Offensive Player of the Week

Mike Isgro – Delaware Valley College
Sophomore, Quarterback, Galloway, N.J.

Isgro amassed 239 yards and three touchdowns on 18 of 24 passes as Delaware Valley defeated FDU-Florham. The sophomore added a rushing touchdown on a 13-yard scamper.

Defensive Player of the Week

Brian Burd – William Paterson University
Senior, Defensive Line, Roxbury, N.J.

Burd lead a strong defensive effort for William Paterson despite falling to TCNJ.  The senior recorded a game-high 11 tackles, including seven unassisted.  Burd also had 4.5 tackles for a loss, including two sacks.

Division III – Southwest

Offensive Player of the Week

Tom McCafferty – Washington & Jefferson College
Senior, Wide Receiver, Large, Pa.

McCafferty broke a school single-game record with four touchdown receptions in a victory over Westminster.  The senior recorded 146 yards on eight catches.

Defensive Player of the Week

Bryan Robinson – Wesley College
Senior, Defensive End, Harrington, Del.

Robinson led the Wesley defense with 10 tackles, seven of which went for a loss, including 3.5 sacks.  The senior broke the career Wesley sack record with his 3.5 sacks and now has 44.5 sacks in his career.