COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Chadron State’s Glen Clinton and Kevin Lindholm are the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week following the Eagles’ 41-23 win over Western New Mexico last weekend in Chadron.
Both Clinton and Lindholm are also the Nebraska Division II Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week.
Clinton, a junior tailback from Cody, Wyo., rushed for 245 yards on just 24 carries and broke three runs of over 20 yards, including a career-long 63-yard carry in the Eagles’ homecoming win. It was the second game this season he’s eclipsed the 200-yard mark and has rushed for 1,071 yards this season.
Lindholm, a senior from Eads, Colo., had another solid game for the Eagles’ defense, finishing with 17 tackles, including 5.5 for a loss. He also recovered a fumble that led to a touchdown and had two quarterback hurries and half a sack.
For the season, Lindholm has 92 tackles and 16.5 tackles for loss. His tackle for loss number ranks him 12th in Division II.