At the weekly press conference, Illinois States Andy King made reference to taking credit for Willie Watts 200-yard rushing effort Saturday against Indiana State. The Gateway Football Conference backed-up Kings claim by naming him the offensive lineman of the week, Tuesday.
It was only fitting that the 6-foot-4, 310-pound Lincoln High School product was the driving force to paving the way to Watts' big rushing game on Senior Day at Hancock Stadium.
King helped ignite the Redbird second-half rushing attack en route to a 31-17 win over Indiana State. He graded out at 82 percent, while posting 12 knockdowns without a missed assignment or a sack. The Redbirds posted 200 rushing yards and 311 total yards in the second half, while out-scoring the Sycamores 28-7 in the final two periods.
King and the Redbirds will close out the 2001 season at Southwest Missouri State, Saturday. Kick-off is scheduled for 1 p.m.
