Week 2 Awards

Week 2 is in the books and it's time to hand out the awards!

The Beast Mode Award is given to a player who went into full blown Beast Mode during the game.  This week, it goes to: Da’Quan Jones (DT) whose 9 tackles, 2 TFL, and 1 sack are even better than his predecessor Jordan Hill, a 2nd round NFL draft selection.  Penn State's DL tradition looks safe in his hands.

The Transformer Award went to a versatile player last week, but this week I think it goes to a player that's transformed his game, and that would be: Bill Belton (RB).  Belton didn't have the best season last year (minus the Iowa game) and he struggled academically is the Spring, but all those issues appear to be gone as he's improved his grades and rushed for 108 yds (a personal best) and 2 TD this week.

The Matrix Award goes to a first year starter who had a breakout game.  I think it's safe to say this week's award goes to: Akeel Lynch (RB) who had his coming out party this week rushing for 108 yds and 1 TD.  He'll serve as a wonderful rushing threat that Hackenberg can utilize for years to come.

The In Disguise Award goes to the unsung hero of the game.  This week's award goes to: Sam Ficken (PK) who quietly set the school record for most consecutive field goals made with 14, including last year.  He's come a LONG way from his 4 missed FG game against Virginia last season and we couldn't be prouder!

And finally, the Megatron Award goes to the opposing team's player that gave us the biggest headache... unfortunately none of EMU's players were good enough.  So instead, it will go to the aspect of the team's game that they need to work on for next week: penalties and turnovers made this game closer than it needed to be in the early going.  Clean that up and we're in for a very memorable season!