Framingham State's Rufus Rushins, Joshua Smiley, Rashaun Rivers and Ryan Quinn sweep the MASCAC Football Offensive, Defensive, Special Teams and Rookie of the Week awards brought to you by GEICO.
November 4, 2018
Offensive Player of the Week
Rufus Rushins
Framingham State
Junior • Full Back • Lynn, Mass.
Rushins finished with four rushing touchdowns on 12 carries with 50 yards in the Rams’ 48-26 win over previously unbeaten Western Connecticut State. All four touchdowns came in the first half on runs of two, one, three and two yards. Averaged 4.2 yards per carry with a long of 13 yards. On the defensive side of the ball, he had three tackles in the win.
Joshua Smiley
Framingham State
Junior • Defensive Line • Springfield, Mass.
Smiley finished with seven tackles, including six solo, two sacks for a loss of 16 yards, 3.5 tackles for a loss and two forced fumbles in the Rams’ 48-26 win over previously unbeaten Western Connecticut State. Had a sack which forced a fumble that led to a touchdown right before halftime.
Rashaun Rivers
Framingham State
Senior • Defensive Back • Westfield, Mass.
Rivers blocked a punt that he returned 22 yards for a touchdown and a point after attempt in the Rams’ 48-26 win over previously unbeaten Western Connecticut State. Also recovered a fumble in the victory.
Ryan Quinn
Framingham State
Freshman • Linebacker • Billerica, Mass.
Quinn recorded three tackles, a fumble recovery that led to a touchdown and added an interception which he returned 22 yards for a score in the Rams’ 48-26 win over previously unbeaten Western Connecticut State.
