David Whipple (Miles) was named the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Offensive Player of the Week along with Osband Thompson (Tuskegee) who was picked as the Defensive Player of the Week, released on Monday. Central State had a pair of players receive weekly accolades. Clim Robbins was tabbed Special Teams Player of the Week and De’Michael Johnson was selected as the Newcomer of the Week. Whipple, a 6-1 senior quarterback from Gordan, Ga. helped the Golden

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Southern running back Lenard Tillery and defensive back Danny Johnson,, Grambling State running back Martez Carter and Alabama State linebacker Darron Johnson have been recognized by the Southwestern Athletic Conference for their outstanding performances during action from Sept. 1-4. Offensive Player of the Week Lenard Tillery Southern Running Back RB | R-Sr. | 5-10 | 200 lbs. | Baton Rouge, La. Tillery's quest to become the SWAC's all-time leading

North Carolina A&T State quarterback Lamar Raynard (Offensive), South Carolina State linebacker Darius Leonard (Defensive), North Carolina A&T State Brandon Parker (Offensive Lineman), North Carolina A&T State punt returner Khris Gardin (Specialist) and Howard wide receiver Kyle Anthony (Rookie) took home the first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference weekly football honors of the 2016 season. OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK LAMAR RAYNARD NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE QB 6-4, 176, So.