Mike Vann Offensive Rookie of the Week

Zack Brown Defensive Rookie of the Week

Matt Dobson Offensive Player of the Week

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September 27, 2007


Football Trio Earns USA South Honors

FERRUM, Va. -- Three Ferrum College football players have been named Players of the Week by the USA South Athletic Conference for their play in a 44-21 win over Shenandoah University Sept 22 in Winchester.

Sophomore quarterback Matt Dobson (Fredericksburg, Va./Chancellor) has been named Offensive Player of the Week.  Dobson had 95 yards rushing and three TDs on 16 carries.  He was also 5-6 passing for 141 yards, with no interceptions and one sack.  This is Dobson's first Player of the Week honor.

Freshman running back Mike Vann (Woodbridge, Va./Potomac) has been named Offensive Rookie of the Week.  Vann rushed nine times for 175 yards last week against the Hornets, including an 85-yard TD run in the fourth quarter.  This is also Vann's first Player of the Week award.

Freshman defensive back Zack Brown (Tifton, Ga./Tifton County) has been named Defensive Rookie of the Week.  Brown had three solo tackles, including one for loss, two assisted tackles, a quarterback sack and a pass breakup.  He also made an interception at the start of the fourth quarter, which he returned 44 yards for a score.  The honor is a first-time award for Brown.

Ferrum (2-2, 1-0 USA South) returns to action next Saturday, Sept. 29, at home against USA South opponent Averett University, the defending league co-champion.  Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at W.B. Adams Stadium.

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