For Immediate Release

mequon, wisconsin

September 19, 2007

McDade leads the Red Devils in kickoff return yardage with 77 and receiving with four catches for 63 yards this season.

McDade named IBFC Player of the Week

Red Devils junior running back Zach McDade (Arcola HS) has been chosen by the Illini-Badger Football Conference as the Offensive Player of the Week for the third week of the college football season. McDade is the first Eureka College player to win the league honor for offense in almost two years.

The Savoy, Ill. native played a key role in the most exciting play of Eureka's 33-12 loss to North Park Saturday as he hauled in a tipped pass intended for a teammate and ran into the end zone for a 32 yard touchdown reception. He later added a three yard scoring run to account of all of the Red Devils' points on the day.

McDade not only set career game highs, but surpassed his 2006 season totals altogether by scoring two touchdowns and catching four passes for 63 yards Saturday. He also rushed for 10 yards and returned two kickoffs for 19 yards.

The Red Devils begin conference action this Saturday as they square off with defending league champion Concordia University (WI) in Mequon, Wis. for a 1:00 pm contest.

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For More Information Contact:

Brian Sullivan

Sports Information Director

Eureka College

300 E. College Avenue

Eureka, Illinois 61530

309-467-6456

bsullivan@eureka.edu