Barrington native named conference offensive player of week for URI
Alex McClelland throws four touchdown passes in URI’s win over Yale
University of Rhode Island quarterback Alex McClelland was named the CAA Football Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday morning, Oct. 19.
McClelland accounted for 377 …
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Barrington native named conference offensive player of week for URI
Alex McClelland throws four touchdown passes in URI’s win over Yale
University of Rhode Island quarterback Alex McClelland was named the CAA Football Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday morning, Oct. 19.
McClelland accounted for 377 yards of total offense in Rhode Island's 41-23 win at No. 25/23 Yale on Saturday, Oct. 17.
McClelland, a Barrington native who helped lead the Eagles to a state championship in his senior season, had a career day for URI, throwing for 285 yards and four touchdowns while adding 92 yards on the ground.
All four of McClelland's touchdown passes went for 35 yards or more. The third-year Ram connected with Marquis Buchanan for scores of 79 and 37 yards. He also found Jamall Mensah for a 58-yard touchdown and Sean Byrd for a 35-yard score.
In addition to passing the ball for nearly 300 yards, McClelland also led URI in rushing against Yale. He carried the ball 13 times for 92 yards.
