Brian Hampton accounted for 323 yards of total offense in Navy's win over UConn

Master Football Coaches Award MCS Game Balls
Navy's Brian Hampton named Offensive Player of the Week

By MCS Staff

ATLANTA (October 2, 2006) -- Facing the 10th ranked defense in the nation, Navy put on a triple-option clinic.  Midshipmen quarterback Brian Hampton raced for 182 yards rushing and three touchdowns while throwing for 141 yards and a score en route to the 41-17 victory over Connecticut.  The Huskies had been giving up just 231 yards per game, and Navy had eclipsed that total before halftime with 317 yards.  For his impressive performance, Brian Hampton is awarded the “MCS Game Ball” for offensive player of the week. 

Each week during the 2006 college football season, the 17 Master Football Coaches will award an MCS Game Ball to the respective schools of an Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Week.  The Master Coaches will also present a game ball to the offensive and defensive coordinator whose game plans made the biggest impact in their respective teams’ victory.

In addition to Hampton, the Master Football Coaches will also award MCS Game Balls to Florida defensive back Reggie Nelson, Illinois kicker Jason Reda, BYU offensive coordinator Robert Anae and Boise State defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox. 

Offense
Brian Hampton, QB Navy 

Navy quarterback Brian Hampton accounted for 323 total yards and four total touchdowns, including 182 yards on the ground with three touchdowns and 141 passing yards and a score in the Midshipmen’s win over Connecticut.  Navy totaled 605 yards in the game, when Connecticut’s defense had given up just 231 yards per game in their previous 3 games. 

Defense
Reggie Nelson, DB Florida 

The No. 5 Florida Gators had three interceptions against Alabama this past weekend, but none were bigger than Reggie Nelson’s pick.  With just under five minutes remaining, Florida led just 21-13, and the Crimson Tide were driving.  Nelson intercepted a John Parker Wilson pass and dashed 70 yards for the score, cementing the 28-13 victory for the Gators.  He also recovered a fumble on another intercepted pass. 

Special Teams
Jason Reda, K Illinois 

With the game tied, 20-20, Illinois turned to their junior placekicker, Jason Reda, to give the Illini their first Big Ten win under Ron Zook.  Reda booted the ball from 39 yards out, and there was never any doubt as the kick split the uprights with just 6 seconds remaining.  Reda also made his other two attempts in the game from 27 and 34 yards respectively. 

Offensive Coordinator
Robert Anae, BYU 

Facing the then No. 16 ranked TCU Horned Frogs, BYU shocked the college football world by ending the nation’s longest winning streak at 13 games.  Robert Anae’s offense put up 373 yards of total offense, including 321 yards through the air in the Cougars’ 31-17 win.  Anae’s offense converted 9-of-17 plays on the third down and scored all 3 times they entered the red zone against an outstanding TCU defense.  

Defensive Coordinator
Justin Wilcox, Boise State 

The No. 22 Boise State Broncos held Utah to just 3 points while forcing five turnovers in their win this past weekend.  Justin Wilcox’s defense held the Utes to just 178 yards of total offense in the Broncos’ rout.  Boise State’s 36-3 victory was the worst home loss suffered by Utah in 17 years.