Bronx, N.Y. – Senior quarterback
Tim DeMorat, senior linebacker
Ryan Greenhagen, and freshman linebacker
James Conway were named GEICO weekly football award winners when the League office announced honors on Monday. DeMorat received Offensive Player of the Week honors while Greenhagen was named Defensive Player of the Week and Conway Rookie of the Week.
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In a 26-23 loss to #21 Monmouth University on Jack Coffey Field on Saturday night, DeMorat completed 27 of 49 passes for 352 yards and three touchdowns (8, 9, and 39 yards). He also rushed eight times for 44 yards. The game was DeMorat's fourth career 300-yard passing game while his three scoring strikes give him 40 in his career, fifth all-time for the Rams.
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Greenhagen receives his second straight Defensive Player of the Week honor after making 28 tackles, eleven solo, including one for loss against Monmouth. He also broke up a pass. Greenhagen, who set an NCAA record with 31 tackles at Nebraska, is leading the NCAA, averaging 29.5 tackles/game.
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Conway recorded eight tackles, six solo, against the Hawks on Saturday night and intercepted a pass that he returned 35 yards to set up the final Fordham touchdown.
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The Rams return to action on Saturday, September 18, as they travel to Boca Raton, Florida, to face the FAU Owls at 6:00 p.m.