Playing in just his second collegiate game, Griffin had the best day for a Pointer running back this season in a 29-10 victory over Missouri Science & Technology. He rushed for 138 yards on only 20 carries. All of Griffin’s runs netted positive yardage with his long run being 26 yards. With Griffin carrying the ball the Pointers were able to hold the ball for over half the game and over 10 minutes in the fourth quarter alone.
Also nominated:
UW-River Falls, Taylor Edwards, Junior, Running Back, Janesville, Wis. (Parker)
UW-Stout, Patrick Mengelkoch, Senior, Tight End, Champlin, Minn. (Park)
UW-Whitewater, Levell Coppage, Junior, Running Back, Oak Park, Ill.