PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Herman Weiskopf
October 09, 1978
OFFENSE: Jerome Persell, a 5'9", 182-pound senior tailback, tied an NCAA mark with his third consecutive 200-yard rushing effort, gaining 209 yards in 37 carries as Western Michigan trimmed Bowling Green 24-20.
OFFENSE: Jerome Persell, a 5'9", 182-pound senior tailback, tied an NCAA mark with his third consecutive 200-yard rushing effort, gaining 209 yards in 37 carries as Western Michigan trimmed Bowling Green 24-20.
DEFENSE: Richmond, which had lost four games by 11 points, upset 14-point favorite Cincinnati 51-28, as 6'4", 195-pound Free Safety Jeff Nixon made 18 tackles and ran back an interception 64 yards for a TD.