David James of Western Connecticut State, Tony Slaughter and James Tooker of UMass Dartmouth and Steven Silvia of Bridgewater State are the MASCAC Football Offensive, Defensive, Special Teams and Rookie of the Week honorees brought to you by GEICO.
September 16, 2018
Offensive Player of the Week
David James
Western Connecticut State
Senior • Quarterback • Stamford, Conn.
James completed 23-of-29 passes (79.3%) with 283 yards and two touchdowns while adding 29 yards on the ground in the Colonials' 32-28 comeback win over Plymouth State. Threw touchdown passes of 21 yards and one yard in the win, his first start.
Tony Slaughter
UMass Dartmouth
Junior • Defensive Back • Springfield, Mass.
Slaughter recorded six total tackles (five solo) and a pair of pass break-ups while returning a fumble recovery 30 yards for a touchdown in the Corsairs' 28-9 victory at Westfield State.
Steven Silvia
Bridgewater State
Freshman • Linebacker • Dighton, Mass.
Silvia recorded five tackles (four solo), including his first collegiate sack and recorded his first collegiate interception in the Bears' 34-13 setback to Framingham State. Returned the interception 32 yards to the Framingham three which set up a three-yard touchdown run. >
