CAA Football Week 8 Awards
Eric Wieberg
RICHMOND, Va. – CAA Football has named Richmond’s Jacobi Green, Maine’s Trevor Bates, William & Mary’s Nick Dorka and Delaware’s Thomas Jefferson as its week eight Players of the Week.
Offensive Player of the Week
Jacobi Green | RB | Richmond
- Piled up a career-high 236 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 27 carries in Richmond’s road win at James Madison.
- Three of the touchdowns came in the second half, including a one-yard burst that put the Spiders up two scores with just over two minutes remaining.
- The five touchdowns tied for the second-most in a single game in Richmond history, while the 236 yards were seventh-most.
Defensive Player of the Week
Trevor Bates | DL | Maine
- Finished with seven tackles, two tackles-for-loss and 1.5 sacks as Maine’s defense shut down Stony Brook.
- Returned a fourth-quarter Seawolves fumble 34 yards for a touchdown, extending Maine’s lead to two scores.
- The fumble return marked his second-career defensive touchdown.
Special Teams Player of the Week
Nick Dorka | PK | William & Mary
- Matched a William & Mary record with four field goals in the Tribe’s victory over Hampton.
- Connected on kicks of 47 yards – matching a career long – 37 yards, 27 yards and 25 yards.
- Also went a perfect 4-of-4 on PAT attempts.
Rookie of the Week
Thomas Jefferson | RB | Delaware
- Led Delaware to a win over New Hampshire by rushing 26 times for 98 yards and three touchdowns.
- Scored the go-ahead touchdown from seven yards out in the third quarter, helping UD finish the game with 22-unanswered points.
- Added a pair of receptions for 41 yards for the Blue Hens.