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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its weekly football athletes of the week awards for the week of September 4-10.
North Dakota State College of Science running back, Roosevelt Cage, rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries to earn an Offensive Player-of-the-Week award. Cage averaged 5.83 yards per carry in the Wildcats win over #3 Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Rochester Community and Technical College tight end/wide receiver, Brady Walsh, had four receptions for 64 yards and two touchdowns in the Yellowjackets win over Central Lakes College to earn the other Offensive Player-of-the-Week award.
Central Lakes College safety, Mason Rudolph, had seven solo tackles and nine total tackles, along with a pass breakup, to earn a Defensive Player-of-the-Week award. Rochester Community and Technical College defensive tackle, Seth Thomas, earned the other Defensive Player-of-the-Week award. Thomas had five total tackles and three sacks for the Yellowjackets.
North Dakota State College of Science kicker, Sam Burkel, earned the first Special Teams Player-of-the-Week award for 2023. In four kickoffs, Burkel totaled 235 yards, an average of 58.8 yards per kick, and one touchback.
As MCAC teams compile games and statistics, keep tabs on Conference leaders at the following links:
MCAC Statistical Leaders: https://mcacsports.org/sports/fball/2023-24/leaders
MCAC Standings: https://mcacsports.org/sports/fball/2023-24/standings
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Roosevelt Cage North Dakota State College of Science SO / RB Bloomington, MN
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Rush Attempts: 23 Rush Yards: 134 yards Rush TDs: 2 Receptions: 0 Receiving Yards: 0 Receiving TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Roosevelt averaged 5.83 yards per carry and had a long of 28 yards. Next Contest: September 16 vs. #1 College of DuPage Team Record: 3-0 overall, 2-0 in the MCAC
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Brady Walsh Rochester Community & Technical College FR / TE-WR St. Louis Park, MN
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Receptions: 4 Receiving Yards: 64 yards Receiving TDs: 2 Noteworthy Information: Brady averaged 16 yards per catch. Next Contest: September 16 at Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Team Record: 2-1 overall, 1-0 in the MCAC
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Mason Rudolph Central Lakes College FR / Safety Sauk Rapids, MN
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Tackles (Solo): 7 Tackles (Assisted): 2 Sacks: 0 Tackles for Loss: 0 Forced Fumbles: 0 Fumble Recoveries: 0 Interceptions: 0 Pass Break-Ups: 1 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Mason is ranked in the top 10 nationally for solo tackles this season. Next Contest: September 16 vs. Minnesota West Community & Technical College Team Record: 0-2 overall, 0-2 in the MCAC
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Seth Thomas Rochester Community & Technical College SO / Defensive Tackle Mattawan, MI |
Tackles (Solo): 5 Tackles (Assisted): 0 Sacks: 3 Tackles for Loss: 0 Forced Fumbles: 0 Fumble Recoveries: 0 Interceptions: 0 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Seth has 4 sacks on the season and leads the MCAC. Next Contest: September 16 vs. Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Team Record: 2-1 overall, 1-0 in the MCAC |
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MCAC FootballSpecial Teams Player-of-the-Week |
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Sam Burkel North Dakota State College of Science FR / Kicker Wahpeton, ND |
Kick-offs: 4 Kick-off Yards: 235 Touchbacks: 1 Noteworthy Information: Sam averaged 58.8 yards per kick-off in the Wildcats 30-14 win over M State. Next Contest: September 16 vs. #1 College of DuPage Team Record: 3-0 overall, 2-0 in the MCAC
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About the Minnesota College Athletic Conference
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference is the organizational body for NJCAA-affiliated two-year technical and community college athletic programs in the Minnesota State system. The mission of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference is to advance intercollegiate athletics by providing an engaging and supportive environment for success of our student athletes and competition among member institutions. The MCAC is committed to the guiding principles of encouraging the development and success of student athletes, promoting the integrity, honesty and loyalty to member schools as well as upholding the sustainability of conference athletic programs.