ATLANTA, GA – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announced
Football Players of the Week for Week 4 on Tuesday, September 26. Miles'
Edwin Kleinpeter Jr. was named
Offensive Player of the Week, while
Tuskegee's
Vincent Hill earned
Defensive Player of the Week. Also recognized were Central State's Jose Chaires as
Special Teams Player of the Week and
Fort Valley State's
Brandon Marshall,
who
took home a second title as
Newcomer of the Week.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Edwin Kleinpeter Jr., Miles College
Quarterback | Graduate | Baton Rouge, Louisiana
In a spectacular performance, Edwin Kleinpeter
propelled Miles to a resounding 55-14 triumph over Clark Atlanta. Showcasing his prowess on the field, the Baton Rouge native completed an impressive 75% of his passes (15/20), amassing 260 yards and delivering four spectacular touchdowns without a single interception. Adding to his all-around dominance, Kleinpeter also contributed 20 yards on the ground.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Vincent Hill, Tuskegee University
Linebacker | Sophomore | Fairburn, Georgia
Despite the slow offensive start as they faced Lane College, the Tuskegee defensive unit came out strong, forcing multiple turnovers for the fourth straight game to start the season. Sophomore linebacker Vincent Hill earned his second interception of the year to stall the first drive from Lane, giving Tuskegee the ball on the opposing 40-yard line.
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Jose Chaires, Central State University
Kicker/Punter | Junior | Atlanta, Georgia
In Week 4, Chaires delivered a scorching performance on the field, unleashing eight punts that traveled an impressive 330 yards. The Atlanta native continued to showcase his skillset with five kickoffs covering an astonishing 313 yards. Chaires displayed impeccable accuracy, successfully converting all four of his attempted kicks, further solidifying his role as a game-changer for the Marauders, consistently providing them with a distinct competitive advantage.
NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK – Brandon Marshall, Fort Valley State University
Running Back | Graduate | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Marshall, FVSU's grad transfer, had a breakout game against Kentucky State, rushing for 115 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries, averaging 5.5 yards per carry. His first touchdown came just 2 minutes and 31 seconds into the game, and he added another with a stunning 55-yard run early in the second quarter. Marshall's performance was instrumental in FVSU's season-high 177-yard rushing effort, securing a commanding win.
About the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)
The SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of historically black colleges and universities with headquarters in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The SIAC includes 15 member institutions (Albany State University, Allen University, Benedict College, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Savannah State University, Spring Hill College, and Tuskegee University), which are located within a contiguous seven-state footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors seven men's and six women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit
www.thesiac.com.