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Player of the Week
Teamkong
One
would think a 46-14 victory over the sixth ranked team in the
country would make the Teamkong Player of the Week a simple one.
The choice would be the player who had the biggest impact
on the exciting victory. One
would think, wouldn’t they?
But last night this was just not the case.
The performance was such a team effort, it would be
unfair to give the award to just one player.
So, the entire Gorilla Football program will be the pick
for this week. Some
might think this choice is a cop out, a way from making a tough
choice.
We could have chosen Neil Philpot for his great play. But what about Andy Majors, his two-point conversion was one
of the “tone-setting” plays of the most amazing first
quarter in the modern era of Gorilla Football.
Chauncey Jones could have been the winner.
But so could Ryan Meredith, Josh Lawson or any of the
defensive ends. Aaron
McConnell scored a touchdown, and put pressure on Heckndorf all
night long. But Mark Stephen showed again why he is one heck of
a defensive tackle.
Chad Miller had an interception, and showed many of us he is not
just a run stopper. But
Terek Wilson led the team in tackles, and broke up many plays.
Jimmie Taylor set the tone early with a big hit, and he
kept his intensity the entire game.
Its goes on and on.
Germaine Race ran hard.
But so did Joe Taylor.
Matt Strange had another great night at fullback.
The offensive line, led by Tyronne Armstrong keeping
getting better and better.
Elliot Austin blocked well, and did even better as a receiver.
Ryan Hellwig is always solid, and again last night caught
a touchdown pass. Let’s
hope is knee is ok.
Adam Meier definitely had the hit of the night, and stopped a
touchdown pass. Vernard
Veasley turned in another excellent performance.
Levi Neville showed he is healthy, and ready to do
whatever he needs to help this team.
Nathan Alleman bounced back from a shaky first game, to have an
outstanding night kicking.
He scored eight points and did a good job on special
teams. Jermaine
Carpenter returned kicks, and oh yeah caught a touchdown pass on
the first play of the game.
We will see great things from this young man all season
long.
Don’t forget about the back ups who played great on special
teams, and kept the sidelines alive.
These reserves also got the team ready by running scout
team all week.
It does not stop with the players.
Coach Broyles, Tim Beck, Antone Stewart and their staff
continue to inspire their players and maximize their potential. Their preparation and game management was impeccable.
Last night was truly an electric evening.
The fireworks were in the air and on the field.
No one person stood out with an outstanding performance,
they all did!
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