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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its weekly football athletes of the week awards for the week of October 2 - 8.
Central Lakes College running back, David Collins, carried the ball 19 times for 136 yards and a touchdown while also catching a pass for 20 yards and a touchdown to earn an Offensive Player-of-the-Week award. Rochester Community and Technical College quarterback, Devin Watson, completed 16 of 31 passes for 247 yards and four touchdowns in a win over #2 North Dakota State College of Science to earn the other Offensive Player-of-the-Week award.
Rochester Community and Technical College linebacker, Martell Williams, had 16 tackles, 4.5 of them for a loss of yardage, and an interception to earn a Defensive Player-of-the-Week award. Minnesota North College - Vermilion defensive end, Mark Cox, earned the other Defensive Player-of-the-Week award. Cox had five tackles, 4 sacks, and one tackle for a loss of yardage, while also pressuring the quarterback twice.
There were no nominations for the Special Teams Player-of-the-Week award.
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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David Collins Central Lakes College FR / RB St. Michael, MN
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Rush Attempts: 19 Rush Yards: 136 yards Rush TDs: 1 Receptions: 1 Receiving Yards: 20 Receiving TDs: 1 Noteworthy Information: David averaged 7.1 yards per carry. Next Contest: October 15 at St. John's University JV Team Record: 2-4 overall, 2-4 in the MCAC
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Devin Watson Rochester Community & Technical College FR / QB West Jordan, UT
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Passing Completions: 16 Passing Attempts: 31 Passing Yards: 247 Passing TDs: 4 Noteworthy Information: Devin averaged 15.4 yards per completion and completed 51.6% of his passes. Next Contest: October 14 vs. Minnesota North College - Vermilion Team Record: 5-2 overall, 4-1 in the MCAC
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Martell Williams Rochester Community & Technical College SO / Linebacker Proviso, IL
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Tackles (Solo): 6 Tackles (Assisted): 10 Sacks: 0 Tackles for Loss: 4.5 Forced Fumbles: 0 Fumble Recoveries: 0 Interceptions: 1 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Martell leads the MCAC in tackles per game with 9.5. Next Contest: October 14 vs. Minnesota North College - Vermilion Team Record: 5-2 overall, 4-1 in the MCAC
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Mark Cox Minnesota North College - Vermilion FR / Defensive End Commerce City, CO |
Tackles (Solo): 2 Tackles (Assisted): 3 Sacks: 4 Tackles for Loss: 1 Forced Fumbles: 0 Fumble Recoveries: 0 Interceptions: 0 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Mark pressured the quarterback twice. Next Contest: October 14 at Rochester Community & Technical College Team Record: 1-4 overall, 1-4 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.