CAA Football Week 4 Awards
Eric Wieberg
RICHMOND, Va. – Week four of the CAA Football season is in the books, with Villanova quarterback John Robertson, Elon linebacker Odell Benton, UAlbany kicker Patrick Toole and Great Danes receiver Josh Gontarek earning the league’s weekly awards.
Offensive Player of the Week
John Robertson | QB | Villanova
· Went 22-of-27 for a career-high 337 yards in Villanova’s victory over JMU.
· Also matched a career-high with four touchdown throws.
· Completed 15-straight passes to open the game.
Defensive Player of the Week
Odell Benton | LB | Elon
· Recorded five tackles in Elon’s win against Charlotte, including a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery on the 49ers’ second play from scrimmage.
· Intercepted a pass with Charlotte driving late in the fourth quarter, helping Elon hold its lead.
· Becomes the first CAA Football Player of the Week in Elon history.
Special Teams Player of the Week
Patrick Toole | PK | UAlbany
· Connected on three of four field goals and all four extra points in UAlbany’s road win against Rhode Island.
· The field goals came from 46 yards and a pair of 23-yard kicks.
· His three made field goals tied a Great Danes single-game record.
Rookie of the Week
Josh Gontarek | WR | UAlbany
· Totaled 103 all-purpose yards as UAlbany improved its record to 3-0.
· Finished with a team-best 87 yards on nine receptions, including a nine-yard touchdown – the first of his career.
· Returned one kickoff for 16 yards.