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2002 NWC Football Student-Athletes of the Week

Northwest Conference Football Players of the Week

Nov. 17

Offensive Player of the Week: Aaron Binger (PLU, Jr., RB, North Bend, Wash.) carried 16 times for 171 yards and scored three touchdowns. He also caught a pass for eight yards.
Honorable Mention: David Russell (Linfield, RB) rushed 43 times for 150 yards and scored four touchdowns; Scott Biglin (Whitworth, QB) completed 17 of 25 passes for 227 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions; Brett Meyer (Willamette, WR) caught six passes for 154 yards and a touchdown.

Defensive Player of the Week: Aaron Sedler (Whitworth, Fr., LB, Spokane, Wash.) recorded ten tackles, forced a fumble and returned an interception 32 yards for a touchdown in Whitworth's win.
Honorable Mention: Phil Marr (Linfield, DB) had nine tackles and two interceptions in the Wildcats' win; Joey Mertlich (PLU, LB) totaled eight tackles, including one for loss; Chris Stokes (L&C, LB) had 13 tackles, including two sacks totaling eight yards, in the Pioneers' loss.

Nov. 10

Offensive Player of the Week: David Russell (Linfield, Sr., RB, Burnt Woods, Ore.) set a pair of Wildcat school records when he carried 56 times for 234 yards. He also scored four times in a win over Whitworth.
Honorable Mention: Drew Ecklund (Willamette, RB) carried 13 times for 134 yards and caught two passes for 57 yards and a touchdown; Kyle Brown (PLU, WR) caught 7 passes for 155 yards and a touchdown.

Defensive Player of the Week: Eric Hillison (Linfield, So., CB, Beaverton, Ore.) made two interceptions and two tackles to lead the Wildcat effort that held Whitworth to 56 total yards and three first downs.
Honorable Mention: John McDowell (Willamette, LB) made seven tackles (six solo), including an 8-yard sack, and intercepted a pass; Aaron Sedler (Whitworth, LB) led the Pirates with 18 tackles.

Nov. 3

Offensive Player of the Week: Greg Reed (Willamette, Jr., Fl, Suisun City, Calif.) rushed 14 times for 173 yards to key the Bearcats' win at PLU.
Honorable Mention: Scott Biglin completed 28 of 42 passes for 284 yards with four touchdowns and one interception, while rushing for 31 yards on eight carries; Tyler Matthews (Linfield, QB) completed 15 of 21 passes for 192 yards and one touchdown; Andy Carlson (UPS, QB) rushed 32 times for 125 yards and completed 8 of 13 passes for 101 yards, while scoring twice.

Defensive Player of the Week: Nate Matlock (Willamette, So., DE, Boise, Idaho) recorded eight tackles (seven solo), including one sack of ten yards, while forcing a fumble and recovering a fumble.
Honorable Mention: Kelley Bertrand (Linfield, DE) made four tackles, including one sack, to lead the shutout of L&C; Jon Hook (Whitworth, LB) had nine tackles (five solo), including two for losses of five yards, and one pass deflection; John Rowbotham (PLU, DB) made 15 tackles (10 solo) in the loss to Willamette; Chris Stokes (L&C, LB) made 13 tackles, including 1.5 for loss of 8 yards.

Oct. 27

Offensive Player of the Week: David Russell (Linfield, Sr., RB, Burnt Woods, Ore.) rushed 14 times for 155 yards and three touchdowns while catching two passes for 32 yards and another score, all in only one half of play.
Honorable Mention: Trent Thompson (L&C, QB) ran for 101 yards and passed for 269 while completing 25 of 42 passes with two touchdowns and one interception in the loss to PLU; Aaron Binger (PLU, RB) ran for 77 yards on 13 carries and caught three passes for 126 yards, scoring twice; Scott Biglin (Whitworth, QB) completed 14 of 21 passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 53 yards and another score on six carries; Chad Mahoe (UPS, RB) ran for 116 yards on 22 carries while scoring once.

Defensive Player of the Week: John Rowbotham (PLU, Sr., DB, Salt Lake City, Utah) was in on 11 tackles (four solos) and had four tackles for losses totaling nine yards.
Honorable Mention: Dusty Kinley (Whitworth, LB) made 11 tackles (seven solo), including three for losses of four yards; Andrew Bohaty (L&C, DB) totaled nine tackles (five solo), including two for losses of four yards, and returned an interception 31 yards; Ryan Boatsman (Linfield, LB) returned an interception 39 yards for a touchdown and made four tackles, including a nine-yard sack.

Oct. 20

Offensive Player of the Week: Drew Ecklund (Willamette, Sr., RB, San Luis Obispo, Calif.) rushed 10 times for 136 yards and touchdowns of 15, 31 and 38 yards. He also caught two passes for 56 yards and one touchdown (43 yards). With a 24-yard kick off return, he had 216 all-purpose yards.
Honorable Mention: Trent Thompson (L&C, QB) completed 17 of 27 passes for 201 yards and four touchdowns (with three interceptions) and ran for another score; Tyler Matthews (Linfield, QB) completed 19 of 29 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns with one interception; Mike Ramirez (PLU, RB) ran for 102 yards on 14 attempts.

Defensive Player of the Week: Casey Carlson (PLU, Jr., LB, Woodinville, Wash.) led the Lute defense by recording five tackles, including two sacks for 15 yards, as PLU held Whitworth to 199 total yards of offense.
Honorable Mention: Ike Ellis (Linfield, S) made five tackles and intercepted two passes; Daniel Jones (Whitworth, DE) has 12 tackles (seven solo) and 2.5 sacks for 12 yards; Drew Sparn (UPS) had 17 tackles (12 solo) to lead the Loggers; Logan Lord (Willamette, LB) led the Bearcats with nine tackles (seven unassisted).

Oct. 13

Offensive Player of the Week: Scott Biglin (Whitworth, Sr., QB, Pasco, Wash.) completed 19 of 27 passes for 306 yards with one interception. He threw touchdown passes of 15 and 30 yards in Whitworth's win over Willamette.
Honorable Mention: Kyle Brown (PLU, WR) caught 11 passes for 216 yards and a touchdown; David Russell (Linfield, RB) carried eight times for 120 yards and a touchdown; Mickey Rosendahl (L&C, RB) carried 26 times for 91 yards and four touchdowns, while catching seven passes for 45 yards; Greg Reed (Willamette, Fl) carried 20 times for 156 yards and a touchdown.

Defensive Player of the Week: Ryan Boatsman (Linfield, Jr., LB, Kelso, Wash.) led the Wildcats' shutout of UPS with eight tackles (three solo) and a forced fumble.
Honorable Mention: Jon Hook (Whitworth, LB) had 10 tackles (four solo), including one for loss, and returned an interception 77 yards for a clinching touchdown; Joey Mertlich (PLU, LB) had 11 tackles, including a sack for eight yards and two other tackles for loss (-3); Andrew Bohaty (L&C) had 11 tackles (7 solo).

Oct. 6

Offensive Player of the Week: Thomas Ford (Linfield, So., RB, Seattle, Wash.) ran for 147 yards on 22 carries (both career highs) and scored a touchdown to lead the Wildcats past PLU. He also returned four kickoffs for 77 yards.
Honorable Mention: Greg Reed (Willamette, Fl) rushed eight times for 131 yards and three touchdowns at Chapman; Mickey Rosendahl (L&C) ran 13 times for 71 yards and two touchdowns and caught five passes for 82 yards and another score.

Defensive Player of the Week: Omar Young (Willamette, So., DB, Emeryville, Calif.) had nine tackles (five unassisted), including one for loss of two yards, and a pass break up in the win at Chapman.
Honorable Mention: Ray Lions (Linfield, DB) made seven tackles (four solo) and intercepted a pass at the one yard line; Chris Smith (L&C) had seven tackles and three pass deflections.

Sept. 29

Offensive Player of the Week: Drew Ecklund (Willamette, Sr., RB, San Luis Obispo, Calif.) ran for 174 yards on 19 carries and scored two touchdowns to lead the Bearcats past visiting Menlo.
Honorable Mention: Matt Jackson (L&C, TE) caught four passes for 92 yards and three touchdowns; Scott Biglin (Whitworth, QB) completed 30 of 47 passes for 302 yards and two touchdowns; Chad Mahoe (UPS, RB) ran for 157 yards on 29 carries.

Defensive Player of the Week: Ken Halpin (Willamette, Jr., LB, Medford, Ore.) finished with 8.5 total tackles, including 2.5 for losses of six yards, and returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown.
Honorable Mention: David Warth (L&C) totaled 10 tackles, four solo, and recorded two tackles for losses of two yards.

Sept. 22

Offensive Player of the Week: Bill Condon (Whitworth, Jr., RB, Seattle, Wash.) led the Pirates past Menlo by rushing for 163 yards (18 carries) and scoring on runs of 29 and 64 yards.
Honorable Mention: David Russell (Linfield, RB) ran for 97 yards on 18 carries and scored three TD's including the OT game-winner; Kyle Brown (PLU, WR) caught six passes for 78 yards and two TDs; Greg Reed (Willamette, FL) carried 18 times for 97 yards and three scores; Trent Thompson (L&C, QB) had 450 yards of total offense, passing for 329 (18-43-1) and three scores and rushing for 120 yards on 20 carries.

Defensive Player of the Week: Casey Carlson (PLU, Jr., LB, Woodinville, Wash.) recorded seven tackles, including 2.5 sacks (-18 yards) and two other tackles for loss (-7), and returned a fumble 45 yards for a touchdown.
Honorable Mention: Ray Lions (Linfield, DB) recorded 15 tackles (six solo), including two for loss (-2) and a two-yard sack; Daniel Jones (Whitworth, DL) had four tackles, including two sacks (-11) and another TFL (-2) and forced two fumbles; Chris Stokes (L&C) had eight tackles, including three for loss (-7) and an interception.

Sept. 15

Offensive Player of the Week: David Russell (Linfield, Sr., RB, Burnt River, Ore.) rushed for a career high 147 yards and one touchdown in Linfield's 59-21 win at Redlands, averaging 13.4 yards per carry and catching a pass for 16 yards.
Honorable Mention: Aaron Binger (PLU, RB) picked up 203 all-purpose yards (143 rushing, 60 receiving) and scored twice in the loss to APU; Bill Condon (Whitworth, RB) ran for 98 yards and scored twice in Whitworth's win.

Defensive Player of the Week: Jon Hook (Whitworth, So., LB, Spokane, Wash.) recorded five tackles (four solo), including two for loss of three yards, and made a TD-saving interception.
Honorable Mention: Ray Lions (Linfield, DB) made eight tackles, intercepted a pass and broke up another; Chris Roden (PLU, DE) made six tackles, including two sacks (-17 yards) and another for loss of one.