Patriot League Release
Bronx, N.Y. - Fordham sophomore running back
D'Angelo Palladino and freshman linebacker
Glenn Cunningham were named Corvias Patriot League Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, it was announced today. It is the first weekly honor of the year for each.
In a 45-35 Patriot League win over Lehigh on Jack Coffey Field on Saturday, Palladino rushed 31 times for 297 yards and three touchdowns, all career-highs. The 297 rushing yards are the most for a player on the NCAA FCS level this year and the third most in a game in school history.
On the year, Palladino has carried 71 times for 475 yards and four touchdowns, all team-highs. He is fourth in the Patriot League in total rushing yards.
Against Lehigh on Saturday, Cunningham led all Fordham defensive players with eleven solo tackles, including four sacks. The four sacks are the second most in a game for a player on the NCAA FCS level this year. He also forced a fumble, which he recovered, and had a pair of quarterback hurries.
On the year, Cunningham leads the Rams with 68 total tackles, 43 solo, including 6.5 for loss and 4.5 sacks. He also has four pass deflections, one interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
The Rams (3-6, 2-2) return to action on Saturday, November 4, as they host Holy Cross in a Patriot League game on Jack Coffey Field at 1:00 p.m.
