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Burke & Calhoun Selected as UAA Athletes of the Week

Case Western Reserve University senior running back Jacob Burke was named the University Athletic Association Offensive Athlete of the Week for football and senior safety Cody Calhoun garnered the conference's weekly defensive honor, following their performances during the 16th-ranked Spartans' 45-28 win over Washington University (Mo.) on Saturday.

Burke rushed for a season-high 167 yards and a pair of touchdowns on Saturday. He carried the ball 27 times, averaging 6.2 yards per carry, and scored touchdowns from nine and ten yards out in the first quarter of the game.