NORFOLK, Va., – Senior offensive lineman Alex Taylor was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive lineman of the Week, while teammate Cliff Benjamin, Jr. was named Specialist of the Week, the conference office announced.

Taylor (OL, 6-9, 310, r-Sr., Moncks Corner, S.C.) graded out at 95 percent and helped the Bulldogs accumulate 250 yards of offense (208 rushing and 42 passing) in a 39-7 win over Howard. He had five pancake blocks and didn't yield any sacks in the win over North Carolina Central.
 
Benjamin (P, 6-1, 190, Gr., Holly Hill, S.C.) registered nine punts for 337 yards for an average of 37.4 yards with a long of 58 yards against the Eagles. He put four kicks inside the 20 and had two touchbacks.
 
Others earning honors were, Morgan State wide receiver Manasseh Bailey and North Carolina A&T State running back Jah-Maine Martin were named (MEAC) Offensive Co-Players of the Week, and Norfolk State's Bobby Price is the Defensive Player of the Week. Delaware State freshman Thomas Bertrand-Hudon was selected as Rookie of the Week, respectively.

OTHER TOP PERFORMERS
Elijah Richardson (FAMU) had eight tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss, and a sack against Howard.
 
Xavier Smith (FAMU) caught seven passes for 120 yards and a touchdown in a blowout win over Howard.
 
Jabriel Johnson (MSU) had 17 carries for a season-high 124 yards and a touchdown.
 
Joseph Stuckey (NCAT) had a fumble recovery which led to an Aggies touchdown in their win over Bethune-Cookman.
 
Juwan Carter (NSU) accounted for 226 yards of total offense and two touchdowns and went his fifth straight game without throwing an interception.
 
Kevin Johnson (NSU) accounted for 66 total yards (35 rushing, 31 receiving) and scored his 14^th touchdown of the year against Delaware State.
 
LaBron Morris (SCSU) ripped off a career-high 135 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries against North Carolina Central.