PFL Players of the Week: 9/23/2012 3:04:00 PM
  • Mike Rios, Marist
    OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
    Mike Rios, Marist

    Senior (RS) | Wide Receiver | Miami, Fla.

    Rios’ set a Marist school-record with 244 receiving yards and his school-record tying three touchdown catches in a 34-21 PFL win against Davidson, Saturday. His 244-yard performance was the best by a PFL receiver since Valparaiso’s Rob Giancola set the PFL record with 275 receiving yards in 2003. It also was the first 200-receiving yard performance in the league since the 2008 season. Rios had touchdown receptions of 80, 71 and 14 yards in his eight-catch performance.

    Other Week 4 Nominees: Trae Heeter (BUT), Dakota Wolf (CAM), Robert Washington (DAY), Mike Piatkowski (DRA), Rees Machara (MOR), Mason Mills (SAN), Fred Gladney (VAL)

  • Patrick Moynahan, Davidson
    DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
    Patrick Moynahan, Davidson

    Senior | Linebacker | Sandwich, Mass.

    Moynahan posted the FCS’ best single-game tackling performance this season, making 22 stops in Davidson’s 34-21 PFL loss at Marist, Saturday. His 22-tackle performance set the Wildcats school record that stood since 2007. Maynahan, who had five solo stops, tacked on two tackles for loss and a quarterback sack and a pass breakup to his ledger.

    Other Week 4 Nominees: Jordan Ridley (BUT), Paul Pizzuti (CAM), Colin Monnier (DAY), John Hugunin (DRA), Andre Addison (JAC), Zach Adler (MAR), Dillon Blackburn (MOR), Zach Dunaj (SAN)

  • Colby Walden, Jacksonville
    SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
    Colby Walden, Jacksonville

    Senior | Return Specialist/Cornerback | Tampa, Fla.

    Walden’s 85-yard kickoff return for a touchdown turned the game around as Jacksonville posted a 21-17 PFL victory at Dayton, Saturday. Dayton, kicking off after its go-ahead touchdown, attempted a squib kick. However, the ball took a fortuitous bounce to Walden who returned the kick for the eventual game-winning touchdown.

    Other Week 4 Nominees: Adam Lutz (CAM), Chazzo Habliston (DAV), Kyle Pignatiello (DAY), Drew Ormseth (DRA), Steve Guarino (MAR), Ernie Collins (SAN)