Sept. 24, 2007

Bulldogs sweep MIAA Player of the Week honors

ADRIAN, Mich.-- The Adrian College Bulldogs’ overtime victory which propelled them to 3-0 on the season led to a sweep of the MIAA Player of the Week honors for football. Three AC football players earned honors for their performances on offense, defense, and special teams for their win against Huntingdon College (Ala.) on Saturday.

Offensive Player of the Week: Mike McGee
Freshman quarterback Mike McGee of Columbus, Ohio (Brookhaven HS) scored two touchdowns and threw touchdown passes for two more, including the game-winner in overtime. He completed 12-of-23 passes for 180 yards.

Defensive Player of the Week: Ward Ritter
Senior end Ward Ritter of Rockwood (Oscar A. Carlson HS) was credited with 11 tackles, including seven solos. He had 3.5 tackles for lost yardage and two quarterback sacks.

Special Teams Player of the Week: Joseph Beehler
Sophomore Joe Beehler of Wakarusa, Ind. (Penn HS) averaged 41.5 yards on four kickoff returns, including a long of 69 yards.

The Bulldogs open the conference portion of their schedule when they travel to Kalamazoo College on Saturday, September 29 for a 1:00 p.m. kick-off.