UNH junior Joey Orlando caught ten passes for 166 yards, scored three touchdowns, and returned a punt 57 yards in the Wildcats’ 48-41 OT win over Lehigh.
Framingham State freshman quarterback Matt Silva threw five touchdown passes, ran for another, and kicked six extra points in Framingham’s 54-13 romp over Nichols.
Congratulations to both for their outstanding performances. The Gridiron Club is proud to once again team up withe the new England Football Writers in awarding the weekly Gold Helmets to the stars of our region’s college football games.
Read more about Joey here: http://www.unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2011-12/releases/20110914l8nykk
Read more about Matt here: http://www.boston.com/yourtown/framingham/articles/2011/09/17/a_golden_start_for_silva_with_framingham_state_football