Howard University's Anthony Philyaw has been named STATS FCS National Offensive Player of the Week for his record-breaking efforts against Delaware State.
A 6-1, 205-pound junior from Redondo Beach, CA, Philyaw rushed for a school-record 281 yards on 36 carries and two TDs in Howard's 26-21 win over Delaware State in the regular season finale last Saturday.
The 281 yards eclipses the old mark of 260 yards set by former Howard All American Harvey Reed in 1987. That mark stood almost 30 years before Philyaw's accomplishment.
Philyaw finishes the season with 1,240 yards and 9 touchdowns, good for second in the MEAC. It was the first 1,000-yard rushing effort since Jay Colbert in 2002 (1,001 yards). Philyaw, who had 200-yard rushing efforts this season, now has close to 2,000 yards and 24 TDs in his two-year career.
It was not his first recognition on the national level. In 2013 he was named the FCS Rookie of the Week when he scored four touchdowns against Delaware State.
