BENITEZ BROWN EARNS CCIW PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

ELMHURST, Ill., September 15, 2004 -- Elmhurst College defensive back, Benitez Brown (Sparta-H.S.) has been selected as the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin's (CCIW) "Defensive Player of the Week" in the second week of the football season. Brown received the award for his play in Elmhurst's 46-14 win over Concordia University on Saturday (September 11).

Brown covered the entire field, recording 12 tackles, including nine solo tackles in the contest. He also broke up a pass play.

Brown, a four-year starter for the Bluejays, earned first-team All-CCIW honors in 2003. He was also tabbed as the CCIW "Defensive Player of the Week," in the Bluejays' win over North Park where Brown scored a pair of defensive touchdowns.

A graduate of Sparta High School, Brown was a two-time all-conference selection in football who earned team MVP honors during his senior year.

He is the son of Bernard and Lisa Brown of Sparta.

The Bluejay football team is off to a 2-0 start to the 2004 season after posting a 6-4 mark in 2003. Elmhurst will host the University of Chicago on Saturday, September 18.