Oct. 9, 2006

Howland named MIAA co-Defensive Player of the Week

ADRIAN, Mich.-- Adrian College senior defensive end Joel Howland has been named co-Defensive Player of the Week in the MIAA.

Howland, an Adrian native (Adrian HS) was credited with six tackles, four of them solos and three for lost yardage, in the Bulldogs' 13-10 loss to Olivet. He also had a sack, a forced fumble and pass deflection.

On the season, Howland has 23 tackles, 6.0 for loss, 3.0 sacks, two quarterback hurries, one recovered fumble, and one forced fumble.

The Bulldogs (2-3, 1-1 MIAA) will host Tri-State University at 2 p.m. on Saturday as part of Adrian College's homecoming festivities.