Nov. 9, 2009
FRESNO, Calif. - -
A pair of Bulldogs were honored by the Western Athletic Conference on Monday being named Verizon Wireless WAC players of the week. Safety Lorne Bell was named defensive player of the week, while kicker Kevin Goessling was named special teams player of the week.
Bell, a junior from Simi Valley, Calif. (Simi Valley HS), had nine tackles (including one for a loss) and led the Bulldog defense that shut out Idaho in the first half. Idaho came into the game with one of the nation's top passing offenses and was held to just 29 yards in the first half and no third down conversions in five attempts. The 21 points allowed in the game were the fewest for Idaho this season.
Goessling, a sophomore from Placentia, Calif. (Servite HS), hit a 52-yard field goal late in the first quarter against Idaho to give the Bulldogs a 17-0 lead. It was the second longest of his career and second longest in the WAC this season. He has made 11 field goals in a row (including two of 50 yards or better), tying the school record, and with his four extra points against Idaho, he has now made all 40 PATs on the year.
Hawai'i running back Leon Wright-Jackson was named the offensive player of the wekk.
Also nominated on defense: junior safety Jeron Johnson, Boise State; junior defensive back Mana Silva, Hawai'i; and junior defensive end Dontay Moch, Nevada.
Other special teams nominations included: senior return specialist Kyle Wilson, Boise State; freshman defensive back Duke Williams, Nevada; and freshman kick returner Kerwynn Williams, Utah State.
Others nominated on offense: junior running back Jeremy Avery, Boise State; junior quarterback Ryan Colburn, Fresno State; junior quarterback Colin Kaepernick, Nevada; and junior quarterback Diondre Borel, Utah State.
"We Are Your Team" - Don't miss the `Dogs on the Bulldog Sports Network as they face the Nevada Wolf Pack on Saturday, November 14th at 1:00pm (KAIL MY53 - Comcast Cable, Channel 13). The team will return home to face the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in their final home game of the 2009 season on Saturday, November 21st at 2:00pm. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve "Toys for Tots" Program will also be taking place so be sure to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the game. For tickets and more information, visit GoBulldogs.com or call the Bulldog Ticket Office at 278-DOGS.
