Jake Verity – Noteworthy
OCT 1 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jake Verity, ECU, Jr., K, Bremen, Ga.,…Verity hit the game-winning field goal from 38 yards with 46 seconds remaining to lift ECU to a 37-35 win against Old Dominion. Verity scored seven points on the Monarchs and remained perfect (8-for-8) on field goal attempts this season. He leads The American in kicker scoring at 9.0 points per game. – American Athletic Conference Football
Nate Harvey – Noteworthy
OCT 1 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Nate Harvey, ECU, Sr., DE, Knightdale, N.C.,…Harvey led an ECU defense that registered nine sacks and 15 tackles for loss in the Pirates’ 37-35 win against Old Dominion. He had six tackles, including 3.0 sacks and 3.5 tackles for loss, to lead a unit that held the Monarchs to 21 rushing yards. Harvey is the national leader in tackles for loss in 2018 (2.8 per game) and is fourth nationally in sacks (1.63 per game). – American Athletic Conference Football