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Nov. 14, 2006

Football: Seniors Take Awards for Performances at Western Kentucky
Senior tailback Monquantae Gibson, senior linebacker Marty Hutchinson and senior tailback Justin Reams earned Hill Barth & King Player of the Game accolades for their performances in the 19-3 win over Western Kentucky.

Joining those three seniors in earning honors were senior center Ryan Jewell (offensive lineman) and senior linebacker Jeff Koval (defensive lineman).

Gibson, the HBK Offensive Player of the Game, rushed for 236 yards on an amazing 43 carries in making the return to his homestate. He scored on two one-yard runs - one in the first and one in the fourth. Entering the game, Gibson had 43 carries for the entire year.

Hutchinson posted 11 tackles, including eight solo stops to be the HBK Defensive Player of the Game. He has had five double-figure tackle games, but his 11-stop performance against WKU was the most since breaking his hand prior to the Western Illinois game.

Reams was named the HBK Special Teams Player of the game. He had a tackle on the opening kickoff as well as rushing attempt during the game.

Jewell earned the Jim Zdelar Offensive Lineman of the Game nod for the first time this season against WKU. He finished with his second-highest grade of the season.

Koval was tabbed the Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman of the Game. He was credited with a four-yard sack during the fourth quarter.

Earning scout-team honors for their performances during the week were sophomore wide receiver Nick Canterino (offense), sophomore cornerback Tom Krupko (defense) and sophomore cornerback Tony Kavouras (special teams).

Gibson was also named the Haines Family Player of the Game by the YSU Radio Broadcast crew.

Earning the Wachovia Leadership Award for his efforts during the week and the season was offensive lineman Erik Claxon.

In both major national polls, the Penguins moved up to fifth. YSU was sixth entering the game at WKU.

Saturday is the final day of the regular season for Division I-AA teams. The NCAA selection show is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. on NCAANews.