Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006

   FINDLAY, Ohio – University of Saint Francis quarterback Eric Hooks has been named Mid-States Football Association Mideast League Offense Player of the Week for his performance the in the Cougars’ season-opening win at William Penn University.

   Hooks, a 5-foot-11 senior out of Indianapolis (North Central H.S.) threw for 244 yards and touchdowns of 14 and 18 yards in No. 2 USF’s 39-6 win over the Statesmen. Hooks, making his first start at quarterback, led USF to a TD on its first offensive possession, a 10-play, 81-yard drive. He later scored on a dive into the end zone on a 10-yard run. He finished 20-for-38 passing without an interception helping USF win its 42^nd consecutive regular-season victory.

   Hooks, who served as No. 2 QB to Chris Bramell the last two seasons, is the fourth USF quarterback to earn at least one MSFA MEL Player of the Week.

-- GO USF --