Rutgers Player From Glassboro Makes Conference's Weekly Honor Roll

Rutgers University sophomore running back Paul James was one of two players named to the American Athletic Conference's Weekly Honor Roll, the conference announced this week.

James has 493 yards rushing this season, 192 of which came in Rutgers' 28-10 win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday.

He also has six touchdowns, half of which came at the Eagles’ expense. James appears on the Weekly Honor Roll for the second consecutive week.

Freshman middle linebacker Steve Longa, of Saddle Brook, was the other Scarlet Knight named to the honor roll.

Longa had a game-high 12 tackles, including two sacks. He leads the team with 29 tackles this season. He’s fifth in the conference.

He appears on the Weekly Honor Roll for the first time.

Senior Quron Pratt of Palmyra was named American Athletic Conference Special Teams Player of the Week following his 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown on Saturday.

His return put the Scarlet Knights ahead 14-3 at the time.

Pratt also has a blocked punt this season, against Norfolk State in their 38-0 win on Sept. 7.

Rutgers leads the conference in yards per kickoff return with 43.7, according to the conference’s website.

Rutgers returns to action Saturday at HighPoint Solutions Stadium against undefeated Arkansas, 3:30 p.m. on ESPN. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Razorbacks, 35-26, last year.