November 5, 2007
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.

Athletes of the Week

Football Offensive Player of the Week
          Todd Faison, Christopher Newport - The senior quarterback from Franklin, Virginia passed for 313 yards in a 45-14 win over USA South rival Averett. Faison was 23-of-32 passing with three touchdowns and one interception. Faison's touchdown passes were of five, 11 and 16 yards. Also Nominated: Torrey Lowe, Greensboro; Rommel Hightower, Maryville; Orlando Webb, N.C. Wesleyan.

Football Defensive Player of the Week
          Quentin Pope, N.C. Wesleyan - The Charlotte, North Carolina sophomore defensive back had a solid all-around game in a 24-17 win over USA South foe Ferrum. Pope accounted for six tackles, one tackle-for-loss, one interception, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Pope's interception came in the fourth quarter as Ferrum was looking to tie the score. His fumble recovery also occurred in the fourth quarter and set up the game-winning Bishop touchdown. With the win, the Bishops have secured a bid to the NCAA Tournament and at least a share of the USA South Championship. Also nominated: Brian Leary, Methodist; Zach Morton, Averett; Nick Jensen, Maryville; Dallas Daniels, Greensboro.

Football Special Teams Player of the Week
          Logan Greene, Greensboro - The Garner, North Carolina defensive end blocked two kicks in a 13-7 loss to USA South foe Methodist. Both of Greene's blocks came on Monarch field goal attempts. On defense, Greene tallied seven tackles, three of which were solo take downs. Also Nominated: Jim LaPinska, Maryville.

Rookies of the Week

Football Offensive Rookie of the Week
          Raphael Amey, Shenandoah - The freshman wide receiver from Bealton, Virginia tallied the second-most receiving yards in school history as the Hornets fell to USA South foe Maryville, 21-10. Amey caught six passes for 127 yards, becoming the first Shenandoah receiver in more than two seasons to go over the 100-yard mark. Amey also carried the ball twice for 18 yards. Also Nominated: Darnell Walker, Greensboro; Philip Kwaitkowski, Averett.

Football Defensive Rookie of the Week
          Randy Bianchi, Averett - The freshman defensive back Punta Gorda, Florida came off the bench to record a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown in a 45-14 loss to USA South rival Christopher Newport. Bianchi grabbed his second career interception and scored his first collegiate touchdown on the play. He also recorded three tackles, two of which were solo takedowns, in the loss. Also Nominated: Blake Campbell, Shenandoah; Ryan McGowan, Maryville.

For more information, please contact the USA South Sports Information Director Mike Christie at
(910) 630-7326 or sid@usasouth.net

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