Elder is the first Davidson player to earn the honor since 2000 (photo by Brian Westerholt).
Cody Elder Named National Player of the Week
10/23/2007 3:25:38 PM | Football
Marc Gignac
The Sports Network has named Davidson kicker Cody Elder its national Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in the Wildcats' 24-21 victory over Drake last Saturday. The award is given weekly to the top special teams performer in all of FCS (formerly I-AA) football.
Elder, who was named Pioneer Football League Special Teams Player of the Week Monday, booted the game-winning field goal from 20 yards out with 1:24 left in the contest. The senior added a 37-yard field goal, the longest of his career, in the second quarter and averaged 39.8 yards in five punts, placing three inside the 20-yard line. It's the first time Elder has earned the accolade, and he is the first Davidson player to earn a national player of the week honor since 2000.
It was Davidson's first victory over Drake, and the 'Cats tied an NCAA Division I record (FCS or FBS) with three safeties in the game. Alabama State had three against Albany St. (Ga.) Oct. 15, 1988, the only other time it has happened in FCS history.
The Wildcats play their next two games on the road, beginning with a 1 p.m. kickoff against Butler Oct. 27.
Elder, who was named Pioneer Football League Special Teams Player of the Week Monday, booted the game-winning field goal from 20 yards out with 1:24 left in the contest. The senior added a 37-yard field goal, the longest of his career, in the second quarter and averaged 39.8 yards in five punts, placing three inside the 20-yard line. It's the first time Elder has earned the accolade, and he is the first Davidson player to earn a national player of the week honor since 2000.
It was Davidson's first victory over Drake, and the 'Cats tied an NCAA Division I record (FCS or FBS) with three safeties in the game. Alabama State had three against Albany St. (Ga.) Oct. 15, 1988, the only other time it has happened in FCS history.
The Wildcats play their next two games on the road, beginning with a 1 p.m. kickoff against Butler Oct. 27.
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