MAC players of the week

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MAC Football Players of the Week

for game of Oct. 23, 2004

East Division

Offense - Brett Biggs, Akron, running back

(Jr., Bartow, Fla.)

Biggs accounted for 309 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns in a 35-23 win over Ball State as the Zips improved to 4-1 in league play. Biggs rushed for 195 yards and two touchdowns and grabbed five passes for 86 yards and a score. His all-purpose yards ranks No. 2 all-time at Akron and his rushing total is the fourth highest since the school went to I-A in 1987. Biggs was previously honored as special teams player of the week for games of Sept. 11.

Defense - Jonathan Goddard, Marshall, defensive end

(Sr., Jacksonville, Fla.)

Goddard forced two fumbles, recorded a sack and 2.5 tackles for a loss in a 48-14 win over Buffalo. Goddard was credited with a team high nine tackles as the Thundering Herd upped its MAC record to 4-0. for Goddard, it is his fourth player of the week honor this season.

Special Teams - Ivan Clark, Marshall, punt return team

(So., Ford, Va.)

Clark blocked two punts, including one that was recovered by Dennis Thornton in the end zone for a touchdown, vs. Buffalo. Clark also recorded two tackles on special teams and was credited with a block that triggered a 40-yard punt return.

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