NORFOLK, Va.,– Four Bulldogs earned Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Weekly honors, presented by Coca-Cola the league announced.
South Carolina State wide receiver
Einaj Carter was named (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week, fellow Bulldogs
Kwantre Harry earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, while Tray Franklin and
Dyson Roberts earned Offensive Lineman and Specialist of the Week honors, respectively.
Morgan State's kicker Sahr Gbundema was named Rookie of the Week
Carter (WR, 5-8, 178, Sr., Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) amassed 120 yards on four catches (30-yard avg.) including a 63-yard touchdown catch in the S.C. State's 38-14 victory over Howard.
Harry (DB, 5-9, 177, Jr., Bishopville, S.C.) secured two interceptions with six solo tackles in the 38-14 win over Howard.
Gbundema (K, 5-11, 180, Fr., Lanham, Md.) recorded three field goals in the win against Delaware State. He connected on kicks of 21-, 25- and 36-yards and went 3-for-4 on PATs. He also averaged 49.7 yards on seven kickoffs (348 total).
Franklin (OL, 6-6, 330, So., Columbia, S.C.) registered a blocking grade of 88 percent with three pancake blocks as the Bulldogs accumulated 394 offensive yards in the 38-14 victory against Howard.
Roberts (P, 5-11, 187, Sr., Sumter, S.C.) collected 171 yards on four punts (42.8 avg.) with three landing inside the 20 yardline. He added one touchbacks and a long of 50 yards.
Other Top Performers
Jason Collins Jr. (Morgan State) ran for 152 yards on 24 carries with one touchdown in the win against Delaware State.
Keith Jenkins Jr. (Morgan State) returned two kicks for 75 yards and caught five passes for 71 yards and a touchdown.
Terrence Hollon (Howard) made eight tackles, five solo, with a fumble recovery in Howard's loss to S.C. State.