October 17th, 2023 1:00pm
D2Football.com is pleased to announce the players of the week for week seven of the Division II season.
Offense
Braden Gleason
Quarterback
Emporia State
Gleason completed 42-of-49 passes for 421 yards in the Hornets’ 38-23 win over rival Washburn in the Turnpike Tussle. He threw four touchdown passes. It is his second 400-yard passing game of the season. Gleason moved into sixth place on the career MIAA passing list.
Defense
Anthony Cardamone
Linebacker
Grand Valley
Cardamone recorded career-highs in tackles, tackles for loss, and sacks propelling Grand Valley to a 49-28 win over #1 Ferris State. He was credited with 11 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss (-25 yards), and 3.0 sacks. He also intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown.
Special Teams
Ryan Fox
Punter
Harding
Fox helped Harding dominate field position in the Bisons’ 41-10 rivalry win over Ouachita Baptist. He punted three times and averaged 45 yards per punt. All three punts landed inside the OBU 20-yard line and none were returned.