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CCIW Press Release

Nov. 14, 2011 - North Central College football players Connor Douglas and Kevin Looff have been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Players of the Week on defense and special teams, respectively, for the week of Nov. 12.

Douglas and Looff were recognized for their contributions to the Cardinals' 35-0 victory over North Park University on Saturday. Douglas intercepted two passes and returned a fumble 40 yards for a touchdown as the North Central defense posted its third shutout in conference play. His touchdown matched the second-longest fumble return in school history.

Looff helped keep the Vikings pinned deep in their own territory by recording six touchbacks in his six kickoffs. North Park was able to average just 15 yards per return on the three kickoffs it was able to run back.

North Central players were selected for 11 CCIW Player of the Week Awards this season. Defensive ends Willie Hayes and Valente Garza were also picked as Defensive Players of the Week, while tight end Alex Haan and running back Mike Boettcher were Offensive Player of the Week selections.

The Cardinals won six of the 10 Special Teams Player of the Week Awards in 2011. Punter Tyler Rasche and kick returner Caleb Bednarz were each honored twice and kicker Nick Dace was selected once.

North Central hosts the University of Dubuque in the first round of the NCAA Division III Football Championship on Saturday. Dubuque is ranked 19th by the AFCA and 22nd by D3football.com. Kickoff at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium is scheduled for 12:00 noon and the game will be broadcast live on 89.1-FM WONC as well as Naperville Community Television, Channel 17 and nctv17.com.