DjKyRo
10-30-2011, 08:42 PM
http://www.valley-football.org/news/default/2011-12/5564/valley-football-announces-players-of-the-week/
Defensive Player of the Week
S John Pike, North Dakota State
5-10, 180, Sr., Chandler (Ariz.) San Diego Mesa CC/Maros de Niza High
Pike intercepted two passes including one with 1:47 remaining in the fourth quarter to seal 3rd-ranked North Dakota
State’s 27-19 win over 2nd-ranked Northern Iowa before a sellout crowd of 18,886 in the Fargodome on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Pike’s first interception came with 5:35 left in the third quarter to stop a UNI drive at the NDSU 21. He had a key pass
breakup and quarterback hurry to help force a field goal inside the 10 on UNI’s opening drive. Pike had five tackles
including a pair of solos.
Special Teams Player of the Week
PK Ryan Jastram, North Dakota State
6-1, 200, Sr., Sioux Falls (S.D.) New Mexico State/Roosevelt High
Jastram hit a pair of field goals including a 41-yarder with 2:27 left to play in 3rd-ranked North Dakota State’s 27-19
win over 2nd-ranked Northern Iowa before a sellout crowd of 18,886 in the Fargodome on Saturday, Oct. 29. Jastram added
a 37-yard field goal and made 3 of 3 PATs. He averaged 64.2 yards on six kickoffs including a 39.3 net average. Jastram
matched a career-high with two tackles including a TD-saving stop on the opening kickoff.
Congrats to John and Ryan! Two performances that helped us win the game! Was anyone else just a little nervous on that last FG?
Defensive Player of the Week
S John Pike, North Dakota State
5-10, 180, Sr., Chandler (Ariz.) San Diego Mesa CC/Maros de Niza High
Pike intercepted two passes including one with 1:47 remaining in the fourth quarter to seal 3rd-ranked North Dakota
State’s 27-19 win over 2nd-ranked Northern Iowa before a sellout crowd of 18,886 in the Fargodome on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Pike’s first interception came with 5:35 left in the third quarter to stop a UNI drive at the NDSU 21. He had a key pass
breakup and quarterback hurry to help force a field goal inside the 10 on UNI’s opening drive. Pike had five tackles
including a pair of solos.
Special Teams Player of the Week
PK Ryan Jastram, North Dakota State
6-1, 200, Sr., Sioux Falls (S.D.) New Mexico State/Roosevelt High
Jastram hit a pair of field goals including a 41-yarder with 2:27 left to play in 3rd-ranked North Dakota State’s 27-19
win over 2nd-ranked Northern Iowa before a sellout crowd of 18,886 in the Fargodome on Saturday, Oct. 29. Jastram added
a 37-yard field goal and made 3 of 3 PATs. He averaged 64.2 yards on six kickoffs including a 39.3 net average. Jastram
matched a career-high with two tackles including a TD-saving stop on the opening kickoff.
Congrats to John and Ryan! Two performances that helped us win the game! Was anyone else just a little nervous on that last FG?