NOV 21 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Marcus Cooper, UIW - RB - Gr. - Altair, Texas (Rice Consolidated HS),...Cooper helped seal the Cardinals' Southland Championship and playoff berth with 254 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries with a long of 78 yards in UIW's 66-7 win at Northwestern State. Cooper's touchdown carries of 67 and 78 yards came in the second half to help salt away the victory. This is Cooper's second offensive player of the week award this season. Honorable Mention: Eli Sawyer, Southeastern; Deonta McMahon, McNeese. - Southland Conference Football