Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) – Bethune-Cookman quarterback David Blackwell, Cornell quarterback Jeff Mathews, Sacramento State defensive lineman Zach Nash, Murray State kicker Kienan Cullen, Valparaiso quarterback Eric Hoffman and Towson running back Terrance West have been named The Sports Network/Fathead.com FCS National Players of Week 11 for games ending Nov. 12.
CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK– David Blackwell, Bethune-Cookman, Sophomore, 6-2, 215, QB, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Blackwell won the weekly battle to be the starter and then torched Savannah State in a 59-3 MEAC victory. The sophomore scored on Bethune-Cookman’s first play from scrimmage, escaping for a 80-yard touchdown run. He also scored twice more on runs of 37 and 59 yards, helping reach an impressive 203 yards on the ground on just six carries. Putting on a display with his arm as well, Blackwell completed 8-of-10 passes for 147 yards and a pair of touchdowns.