PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
October 24, 1999

Offensive Lineman
DJ Morey - Elizabeth City State, OL, 6'0, 275, FR, Currituck, NC
In the Wilmington Classic on Saturday, Morey was a key blocker in helping the Vikings amass 341 yards of total offense in a , 34-33, win over Livingstone College.

Receiver
D’Andre Hopper - Livingstone, QB, 6'0, 180, JR, Shelby, NC
Despite losing to Elizabeth City State, Hopper had an impressive showing, completing 7 of 13 passes for 69 yards and two touchdowns. He also carried the ball 18 times for 152 yards and one touchdown and was selected as the Wilmington Classic Offensive Most Valuable Player of the game.

Offensive Back
Junior Bulla - North Carolina Central, RB, 5'10, 220, JR, Fayetteville, NC
Bulla had an outstanding game, with a career-high 211 yards on 33 carries and four touchdowns in Saturday’s action on the gridiron.

Defensive Lineman
Alvin Wilson - Elizabeth City State, LB, 6'0, 220, JR, Norfolk, VA
Wilson finished the day with a game-high 16 total tackles (8 solo, 8 assisted) in Elizabeth City State University’s upset over Livingstone College.

Defensive Back
Derrick Watkins - Elizabeth City State, DB, 6'2, 195, SO, Rockingham, NC
Watkins played a big role in the Vikings’ win over Livingstone College with 12 tackles (5 solo, 7 assisted), one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and two pass break-ups. He also blocked one extra point attempt and one field goal attempt in the game.

Rookie
Michael Woodard - Fayetteville State, LB, 5'11, 230, FR, Charlotte, NC
Woodard recorded 12 total tackles (6 solo, 6 assisted) in the Bronco’s , 31-20, loss to Johnson C. Smith.

Co-Specialties
James Mertz - Bowie State, K, 5'10, 220, FR, Upper Marlboro, MD
Mertz kicked a 39 yard field goal at the end of regulation to send the game into overtime. He also made two extra point attempts and was credited with one tackle in Saturday’s action against North Carolina Central.

Shawn Thomas - Winston-Salem State, K, 5'11, 170, Jacksonville, FL
With only 31 seconds remaining in the game, Thomas kicked a 40 yard field goal to secure the victory for the Rams over Virginia State.

Coach
Kermit Blount - Winston-Salem State
In front the home crowd, Coach Blount and the Rams remain in first place with the win over Virginia State , 17-14. The Rams are now undefeated in the conference with a record of 5-0.