Jason McDearmon named CCIW "Defensive Player of the Week"

Wheaton, lll. - Wheaton College senior Jason

McDearmon (Morrison, Ill./Morrison) has been named the College Conference

of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) "Defensive Player of the Week" for his efforts

in Wheaton's 63-14 win over Carthage College last Saturday afternoon. Wheaton,

ranked fifth in this week's D3Football.com Top 25, is now 6-0 on the season

and 3-0 in the CCIW. The Thunder will host Illinois Wesleyan for a conference

contest this Saturday afternoon.

McDearmon made five tackles on Saturday, all solo efforts. Of

his five tackles three were for lost yardage of -11 yards. He recorded a quarterback

sack of -5 yards and forced a fumble at the Carthage 12-yard line to setup

a Wheaton touchdown two plays later. McDearmon keyed a Wheaton defense that

held Carthage to 143 rushing yards and 294 yards of total offense. The Redmen

entered the game leading the CCIW in rushing with 261.4 yards per game and

second in the league in total offense with 438.4 yards per game.

McDearmon has started every game at outside linebacker this

season, making 34 total tackles with 21 solo tackles. His eight tackles for

lost yardage (-35) is second on the team and has recorded three quarterback

sacks (-21). He also has recorded an interception and forced a fumble on the

season.