WASHINGTON – Georgetown University football's Gavin Beard was named the Patriot League Rookie and Offensive Player of the Week for the second week in a row and Ryan Hussey earned an honor roll nod, as announced by the league office on Monday. The award comes after the Hoyas defeated William & Mary 28–27 at Walter J. Zable Stadium on Saturday night. The honors mark the Blue & Gray's ninth league recognition this season.
GAVIN BEARD | FR. | QB | ALEDO, TEXAS - ROOKIE AND OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
- Beard completed 21-of-36 passes for career highs of 265 yards and four touchdowns in Georgetown's 28-27 road victory over William & Mary.
- The freshman quarterback orchestrated a 48-yard game-winning drive, connecting with Hassan Mahasin for the go-ahead touchdown with 38 seconds remaining.
- The freshman threw touchdown passes to four different receivers and has led the Hoyas to three-straight wins since taking over as the starting quarterback.
- The award marks Beard's fourth league award of the season.
RYAN HUSSEY | JR. | DL | LAND O'LAKES, FLA. - HONOR ROLL
- Hussey recorded seven total tackles, including two solo stops, one sack for a loss of 16 yards and a pass breakup in Georgetown's 28-27 victory over William & Mary.
- The junior also added his first collegiate interception on his way to the first Patriot League award of his career.
