Sakowski Named CAA Defensive Player Of The Week
RICHMOND, Va. -- University at Albany junior safety Kyle Sakowski has been named the CAA Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the conference office Monday. The honor marks the first in Sakowski's career and the team's 10th CAA accolade this season.
NAME: Kyle Sakowski
POSITION: S
CLASS: Jr.
HOMETOWN: Chester, N.Y.
STATS VS. STONY BROOK
Total Tackles: 4
Solo/Assisted Tackles: 1/3
TFL (Yards Lost): 0.5-0
Fumble Recoveries (Yards): 1 (0)
Interceptions (Yards): 2 (1)
SAKOWSKI NOTES: Junior Kyle Sakowski led UAlbany to a 27-17 win over Stony Brook on the defensive side of the ball as he recorded two key interceptions and a fumble force and recovery … In addition, he added four tackles, including one for a loss … Sakowski ended Stony Brook's drive in the closing minutes of the first half, ripping the ball from running back Stacey Bedell, which allowed UAlbany to take a 7-3 lead into the break … In the second half, Sakowski picked off a pass in the Seawolves' first possession – UAlbany scored a field goal off the turnover … Sakowski sealed the victory for the Danes, intercepting Stony Brook's Hail Mary pass in the closing seconds.
UALBANY'S 2014 CAA WEEKLY AWARDS
Week 1: Neil Morrison - Defensive Player of the Week
Week 4: Patrick Toole - Special Teams Player of the Week
Josh Gontarek - Rookie of the Week (also FCS National Freshman of the Week)
Week 5: Rayshan Clark - Defensive Player of the Week
Week 6: Josh Gontarek - Co-Rookie of the Week
Week 8: Christian Dorsey - Defensive Player of the Week
Patrick Toole - Special Teams Player of the Week
Week 10: Josh Gontarek - Rookie of the Week
Week 11: Josh Gontarek - Rookie of the Week
Week 13: Kyle Sakowski - Defensive Player of the Week
In addition to Sakowski, James Madison quarterback Vad Lee was named the Offensive Player of the Week, Rhode Island place kicker Dylan Smith picked up Special Teams Player of the Week honors, and James Madison cornerback Jimmy Moreland was named the Rookie of the Week.
UAlbany's win over Stony Brook wrapped up the Great Danes' season with a 7-5 overall record in 3-5 mark in CAA play.
