ATLANTA, GA – The Miles College Golden Bears had three players receive SIAC Player of the Week honors after their convincing 30-6 victory over the Shaw University Bears as announced by the conference office on Monday.
Garnering Defensive Player of the Week honors was junior linebacker, Rodrick Holloman. Holloman playing in place of SIAC Pre-Season Defensive Player of the Year, Julantate English, finished with a game-high 12 tackles (7 solo), including 2.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble, and returned a block extra point attempt 98 yards.
Receiving Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors was sophomore running back, Jonathan Clark. He powered the Golden Bears offense with 212 rushing yards on only 16 carries an average of 13.7 yards per carry and a 73 yard touchdown run.
Leading the way for Clark and earning Offensive Lineman of the Week was senior tackle and SIAC pre-season all-conference selection, Aderius Hood. Hood spearheaded an offensive line that helped collect 463 yards of total offense including 344 yards rushing and 119 yards passing. He also led an offensive line that averaged 5.9 yards per play and did not give up a sack.
Others earning SIAC Player of the Week honors were Co-Offensive Player of the Week, Cameron Stover (Benedict), and Specialist/Newcomer of the week Cameron Fields (Morehouse).
Miles College returns to action this Saturday, September 13th, against Gulf South Conference foe the Wolves of West Georgia University. Kick-off is set for 6 p.m. CT
