BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference has tabbed Florida A&M’s Jamari Gassett, Texas Southern’s Javius Williams, Alabama State’s Amon Scarbrough, Jackson State’s Gerardo Baeza and Prairie View A&M’s James Burns for SWAC Football Weekly Honors for their outstanding performances during this past week of regular season competition.
 
Offensive
Gassett had another dominant performance where he finished with five receptions for 118 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. Gassett also had two punt returns for 40 yards and a punt return touchdown.
 
Co- Defensive
Williams led the Tigers with nine tackles and three tackles for loss as Texas Southern held Grambling State to 256 yards of total offense.
 
Co- Defensive
Scarbrough recorded eight tackles, including six solo stops and one tackle for loss. His interception ended Alabama A&M's final drive and sealed the Hornets 27-19 win at the Magic City Classic. Scarbrough also had a pass break up and forced a fumble. 
 
Specialist
Baeza had a perfect day kicking the ball in a 37-17 Jackson State victory over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday including connecting on all three of his field goals. He converted kicks of 24 yards, 39 yards, and 28 yards. Baeza also connected on all four of extra point attempts and took over kickoff duties recording a pair of touchbacks.
 
Newcomer
Burns led all Prairie View A&M rushers with 76 yards and one touchdown during the Panthers win over Texas A&M-Commerce. He also added 139 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.
 
About the SWAC
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.
 
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field and Tennis.

Women’s competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
 
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