DES MOINES, Iowa – Drake's special teams ace Shane Dunning was rewarded for his clutch play over the weekend with a pair of weekly honors. The graduate student collected the Pioneer Football League Special Teams Player of the Week and Stats Perform FCS National Special Teams Player of the Week.
Dunning went 3-for-3 on Saturday with successful field goals of 38 yards, 42 yards, and 48 yards. His final kick of the day sealed Drake's dramatic win over rival San Diego, 30-28. Dunning's game-winner was his 10th career make from 45 yards or longer and the longest of the season.