Jon Richardson

Football Dan Teliski, Director of Athletic Media Relations

Gannon's Richardson Named PSAC Western Division Offensive Player of the Week

Senior tailback Jon Richardson was named PSAC Western Division Offensive Player of the Week after breaking two school records against Lock Haven.
ERIE, Pa. - Gannon's Jon Richardson (Warren, Ohio/Warren G. Harding) has been named Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Western Division Offensive Player of the Week.

Richardson became Gannon's all-time leader in all-purpose yards (3,720) and points (222) during the final home game of his collegiate career Saturday afternoon, a 27-0 shutout of Lock Haven. The senior tailback rushed for a season-high 155 yards, moving into third place all-time at Gannon with 2,632 career rushing yards. He scored three touchdowns in a game for the second time this season and the third time in his career while tying the school record for touchdowns in a game.

In the process, Richardson also broke Gannon's single-season scoring record with 96 points this season. With Gannon leading 10-0 at halftime, Richardson ended all doubt with two touchdowns in the first 6:28 of the second half. He scored from 38 yards out on the second play of the second half and added a second score from 23 yards out with 8:32 left in the third quarter.

Gannon (4-5, 2-4) begins a season-ending two-game road swing Saturday, October 31 at Indiana (Pa.). The contest can be heard live on Jet Radio 1400. Game time is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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