Senior Running Back James Mallory Named Northeast Conference Offensive Player of the Week

Senior running back James Mallory was named the Northeast Conference football player of the week, it was announced on Tuesday by the conference office. Mallory, who earned the honor once as a junior, ran for 117 yards and a touchdown as the Blue Devils opened their 2009 season with a 28-21 victory on the road at Lehigh last Saturday.

Mallory, one of six captains this season for the Blue Devils, surpassed the 2,000 career rushing mark for CCSU, becoming just the fourth player in school history to reach that mark. Last season he posted the second-best single season performance in school history and was named Second Team All-NEC.

Eight of Mallory's carries resulted in either a first down or a score as CCSU held possession for over 44 minutes in Saturday's victory. His touchdown in the second quarter, his 19th career touchdown, gave CCSU the 14-7 advantage. The 100-yard rushing performance was the 10th of his career and his 10th in his last 12 games.

The Blue Devils, who are receiving votes in this week's Sports Network FCS Poll, travel to #7 William and Mary on Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. Fans can listen to the game on ESPN Radio 1410 and online at CCSUBlueDevils.com.