Monday, October 29, 2012

Cochran named GSC Offensive Player of the Week

VALDOSTA — Valdosta State quarterback Cayden Cochran has been named the Gulf South Conference Offensive Player of the Week.
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Cochran completed 20 of 23 passes for 212 yards with two touchdowns. He also added 15 yards on the ground and a first quarter rushing touchdown.

The redshirt junior from Cashion, Okla. scored VSU's first touchdown in last Thursday's 37-6 win over GSC newcomer Shorte when he sneaked into the end zone on a 1-yard QB keeper.

He threw his first touchdown of the night in the second quarter, connecting with junior Gerald Ford on an 8-yard passing score. In the third quarter, Cochran connected with fellow junior Regginald Lewis from 17 yards out, which put the Blazers in front 31-0.

So far this season, Cochran has completed 114 of 183 passes to lead the Blazers with 1,506 yards passing with 15 touchdowns and just three interceptions.

Valdosta State hosts Texas A&M-Kingsville Thursday night in the regular season finale. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. from Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. The game will be carried live on Mediacom channel 230 in Valdosta and online at ESPN3.com.

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