BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green defensive end Karl Brooks and quarterback Matt McDonald were honored by the Mid-American Conference for games played through Sunday, Sept. 18. Brooks earned MAC East Defensive Player of the Week honors and McDonald earned MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors. It is the fourth career weekly honor for McDonald, who also took home the nod last week. It is the first career weekly accolade for Brooks.
Brooks (Lansing, Mich.) led a very balanced defensive effort that caused havoc for the Marshall offense. He notched one sack and fumble recovery.