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.