Bronx, N.Y. – Junior wide receiver
Fotis Kokosioulis, freshman linebacker
Mike Courtney, and junior kicker
Nick Leinenweber were named Patriot League Offensive, Rookie, and Special Teams GEICO Players of the Week, respectively, it was announced today.
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In a 31-17 Patriot League win at Bucknell on Saturday, Kokosioulis caught nine passes for 149 yards and one touchdown. The 149 yards is a career-high for the junior while the nine receptions ties his career-best. His touchdown came on a 50-yard catch-and-run play that tied the game at 17 in the third quarter.
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On the year, Kokosioulis has 20 receptions for 278 yards and one touchdown. He leads the Patriot League, and is 13th in the NCAA FCS, in receiving yards/game (92.7) and is second in the league and 12th in the NCAA FCS in receptions/game (6.7).
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Courtney was a major factor in the Fordham defense holding the Bison to just 199 total yards on the day. The freshman recorded six total tackles, five solo, including 3.5 for loss. He also intercepted a pass, one of three Fordham interceptions on the day, and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown to give the Rams a 24-17 lead in the third quarter.
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Leinenweber, a transfer from Alleghany College who earned his second straight performer of the week award, handled all the kicking chores for the Rams on Saturday. He was perfect 4-for-4 on PATs and connected on a career-long 41-yard field goal. He punted also punted five times for 165 yards for an average of 33.0 yards per punt and kicked off six times for an average of 56.7 yards per kick.
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On the year, Leinenweber has connected on three of four field goal attempts and all 12 of his PATs.
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