Westfield State's O'Connell Named As New England Football Conference Co-Defensive Player Of The Week

Westfield State sophomore defensive back Ryan O'Connell was named as the New England Football Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week on Saturday evening after accounting for three turnovers in the Owls' 33-16 victory at Worcester State

Westfield State's O'Connell Named As New England Football Conference Co-Defensive Player Of The Week
November 8, 2009

Courtesy Westfield State Sports Information

Westfield State sophomore defensive back Ryan O'Connell (Athol, Mass.) was named as the New England Football Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week on Saturday evening after accounting for three turnovers in the Owls' 33-16 victory at Worcester State.

O'Connell recorded a pair of interceptions (with 22 return yards) and recovered a fumble in Westfield State's season finale.  He also forced a fumble and made eight total tackles, including six solo stops.