Jackson, Williams Recognized for Play Against Memphis
Oct 24, 2022 | Football
NEW ORLEANS - Tulane punt returner Jha'Quan Jackson and linebacker Dorian Williams were both given weekly honors following the Green Wave's 38-28 win over Memphis on Saturday.
The duo was named Special Teams and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) and also took home American Athletic Conference (AAC) honor roll acclaim.
Jackson ripped off a 90-yard punt return for touchdown at the 8:09 mark of the first quarter. The play was the second-longest punt return in school and league history. It was also the Green Wave's first punt return for a score since Fred Smith pulled it off against UAB in 2004. Jackson also had an eight-yard rush and two catches for 22 yards from his wide receiver position on the offensive side.
Williams had a team-high 12 tackles, including a sack to go with a pass breakup and two quarterback hurries. Eight of the Indian Land, S.C. native's stops were of the solo variety as the unit shut out the Tigers in the first half. Williams has 59 tackles this season, a figure that leads the team.
The Green Wave (7-1 overall, 4-0 AAC) moved up in both national polls on Sunday and is now ranked 23rd by the Associated Press and 24th by the Coaches.
The program is idle Saturday before traveling to Tulsa on Saturday, November 5 for an 11 a.m. game that will be carried by ESPNU.
The duo was named Special Teams and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) and also took home American Athletic Conference (AAC) honor roll acclaim.
Jackson ripped off a 90-yard punt return for touchdown at the 8:09 mark of the first quarter. The play was the second-longest punt return in school and league history. It was also the Green Wave's first punt return for a score since Fred Smith pulled it off against UAB in 2004. Jackson also had an eight-yard rush and two catches for 22 yards from his wide receiver position on the offensive side.
Williams had a team-high 12 tackles, including a sack to go with a pass breakup and two quarterback hurries. Eight of the Indian Land, S.C. native's stops were of the solo variety as the unit shut out the Tigers in the first half. Williams has 59 tackles this season, a figure that leads the team.
The Green Wave (7-1 overall, 4-0 AAC) moved up in both national polls on Sunday and is now ranked 23rd by the Associated Press and 24th by the Coaches.
The program is idle Saturday before traveling to Tulsa on Saturday, November 5 for an 11 a.m. game that will be carried by ESPNU.
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