De De Dorsey of Lindenwood University (Mo.), Chuck Jones of Cumberland University (Tenn.), and Eric Brown of Evangel University (Mo.) were named the NAIA Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Football Players of the Week for the week ending September 26, 2005.

Dorsey, a 6'0, 204-lb tailback from Broken Arrow, Okla., set a school record as he recorded six touchdowns in Lindenwood's 42-27 upset against then-#8 Graceland University (Iowa). The senior rushed for 271 yards on 43 carries and also completed one pass attempt for 27 yards. Dorsey has rushed for over 100 yards in every game this season. Lindenwood improved to 2-2 on the season with the win.

Jones recorded 20 tackles (10 solo and 10 assisted) in the Bulldog's 34-22 victory against then-#24 University of Virginia's College at Wise. The 5'11, 185-lb senior defensive back from Live Oak, Fla., had a tackle for a 15 yard loss, forced one fumble and had a fumble recovery. With the win, Cumberland moved to 2-1 on the season.

Brown helped lead Evangel to a 37-36 win against Baker University (Kan.). The sophomore from Bolivar, Mo., made all four of his extra point attempts and connected on a 20-yard field goal. He averaged 64.4 yards per kickoff, including three touchbacks. Evangel improved to 3-1 on the season.

Other Football Offensive Player of the Week Nominees:
Tyler Schneider, Southern Nazarene University (Okla.) (CSFL); Craig Hector, Northwestern College (Iowa) (GPAC); Ricky Ishida, Tabor College (Kan.) (KCAC); Scott Jensen, Eastern Oregon University (FC); A.J. Owen, Malone College (Ohio) (MSFA-ME); Andy Ricca, St. Xavier University (Ill.) (MSFA-MW); Jamar Culver, Minot State University (N.D.) (DAC); Ryan Henry, Belhaven College (Miss.) (MSC); Dedrick Sykes, Webber International University (Fla.) (I).

Other Football Defensive Player of the Week Nominees:
Justin Thompson, St. Ambrose University (Iowa) (MSFA-MW); Austin Janssen, Northwestern College (Iowa) (GPAC); Mike Rose, Culver-Stockton College (Mo.) (HAAC); Jamie Holman, University of St. Francis (Ind.) (MSFA-ME); Howard Easley, Bacone College (Okla.) (CSFL); Andy Bartell, Tabor College (Kan.) (KCAC); Jimmie Barfield, Webber International University (Fla.) (I); Bubba Strong, Eastern Oregon University (FC).

Other Football Special Teams Player of the Week Nominees:
Cris Borah, Southern Nazarene (Okla.) (CSFL); Zach Blair, Geneva College (Pa.) (MSFA-ME); Garrett Phillips, William Penn University (Iowa) (MSFA-MW); Gary Trione, Kansas Wesleyan University (KCAC); Jason Buster, Union College (Ky.) (MSC); Ben Jackson, Northwestern College (Iowa) (GPAC); Carlos Ojeda, Webber International University (Fla.) (I); Daniel Ghormley, Rocky Mountain College (Mont.) (FC).

Andrew Corazza of Simon Fraser University (B.C.)  and Shannon Coe of Azusa Pacific University (Calif.) were named the NAIA Men's and Women's Soccer Players of the Week for the week ending September 26, 2005.
 
Senior forward Corazza from Coquitlam, B.C., recorded five goals and one assist (11 points) to lead Simon Fraser to a 2-0 week.  Corazza recorded a hat trick in the Clan's 4-0 win against Dominican University (Calif.) and also scored two goals and had an assist in the team's 4-0 win against Humboldt State University (Calif.).  Simon Fraser improved to 8-1 on the season.  
 
Coe, a senior from Temple City, Calif., led Azusa to two wins against top-five teams.  The forward scored a goal and had an assist in Azusa Pacific's 2-1 upset over then-#1 Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.).  She then tallied a goal and an assist, both in the second half, in a 4-1 win over then-#4 Lee University (Tenn.).  The Cougars are a perfect 7-0 on the year.  
 
Region Men's Soccer Players of the Week:
Rosendo Orozco, Embry-Riddle University (Ariz.) (II); Chris Johnson, Morningside College (Iowa) (III); Jamie Peterson, Oklahoma Wesleyan University (IV); Ivan Navarrete, Columbia College (Mo.) (V); Harouna Pare, Southern Nazarene University (Okla.) (VI); Armin Mujdzic, Grand View College (Iowa) (VII); Endri Xhacka, Madonna University (Mich.) (VIII); Jordan Knight, Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Ohio) (IX); Brett Howarth, University of Maine-Machias (X); Francis Ikome, Cumberland University (Tenn.) (XI); Dean Hughes, King College (Tenn.) (XII); Ricardo Pierre-Louis, Lee University (Tenn.) (XIII); Bjorn Asbjornsson, Webber International University (Fla.) (XIV).
 
Region Women's Soccer Players of the Week:
Nicole Vilarino, Southern Oregon University (I); Sara Nessa, Northwestern College (Iowa) (III); Kelly Holloway, Kansas Wesleyan University (IV); Jenny Janek, Central Methodist University (Mo.) (V); Arminda Reinhardt, College of the Southwest (N.M.) (VI); Jen Belmonte, St. Xavier University (Ill.) (VII); Sarah Kaufman, Huntington College (Ind.) (VIII); Abby Swope, Walsh University (Ohio) (IX); Meg Skidmore, Lyndon State College (Vt.) (X); Lesley Bryan, University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) (XI); Leah O'Grady, Bethel College (Tenn.) (XII); Jodie Mcguckin, Lee University (Tenn.) (XIII); Kelly Quinn, Savannah College of Art and Design (Ga.) (XIV).
 

Molly Hall of Campbellsville University (Ky.), Ashley Frost of Madonna University (Mich.), and Keesha Cooper of Newman University (Kan.) were named the NAIA Volleyball Player, Setter and Libero of the Week, respectively for the week ending September 26, 2005.
 
Hall, a native of Taylor Mill, Ky., led her team to a perfect 3-0 record on the week, averaging 6.33 kills per game with a total of 57 in nine games played.  The senior middle blocker posted a .540 hitting percentage.  Hill also recorded 27 digs (3.0 per game) along with 22 total blocks.  Campbellsville is 12-3 on the season.
 
Frost, a senior from Lake Odessa, Mich., averaged 15.5 assists Madonna went 6-0 during the week.  The Crusaders posted 3-0 victories over Siena Heights University (Mich.), Northwood University (Fla.), Flagler College (Fla.), Florida Memorial College, Embry-Riddle University (Fla.) and Palm Beach Atlantic University (Fla.).  Frost also recorded 38 digs, nine aces and 21 total blocks en route to being named MVP of the Pepsi Bash at the Beach Tournament.  Madonna remains undefeated at 22-0 on the season.
 
Cooper, a senior from Topeka, Kan., averaged 10.8 digs on the week in three matches.  She recorded 40-plus digs in two of the three matches.  Newman recorded a 3-0 win against Haskell Indian Nations University (Kan.) and dropped two matches (1-3) to Bellevue University (Neb.) and the College of St. Mary (Neb.).  Newman's record stands at 6-7.  
 
Region Volleyball Players of the Week:
Nicholette Le Bel, Southern Oregon University (I); Thias Julio, Fresno Pacific University (Calif.) (II); Nancy Nyongesa, Dickinson State University (N.D.) (III); Christi Huigens, College of St. Mary (Neb.) (IV); Heather Naftzger, MidAmerica Nazarene University (Kan.) (V); Nicole Westerterp, Houston Baptist University (Texas) (VI); Luren Baylon, Iowa Wesleyan College (VII); Natalja Tinina, Madonna University (Mich.) (VIII); Lindsay Bihler, Point Park College (Pa.) (IX); Kim Barlow, Bryan College (Tenn.) (XII); Bruna Langer, Lee University (Tenn.) (XIII); Cristina Payne, Savannah College of Art & Design (Ga.) (XIV).
 
Region Volleyball Setters of the Week:
Jamie McCreary, Southern Oregon University (I); Shu Liu, Fresno Pacific University (Calif.) (II); Alison Waggie, Northwestern College (Iowa) (III); Annie Jankowski, College of St. Mary (Neb.) (IV); Luana Branco, Columbia College (Mo.) (V); Juliana Todescan, John Brown University (Ark.) (VI); Megan Gullickson, Olivet Nazarene University (Ill.) (VII); Kelsey Jones, Cedarville University (Ohio) (IX); Kara Hellman, Georgetown College (Ky.) (XI); Davina Dishner, University of Virginia's College at Wise (XII); Julie Wright, Reinhardt College (Ga.) (XIII); Ally Schramer, Savannah College of Art and Design (Ga.) (XIV).
 
Region Volleyball Libero of the Week:
Nicole Morozzo, Oregon Institute of Technology (I); Natalie Rentz, Point Loma Nazarene University (Calif.) (II); Ashley Brassfield, Dakota State University (S.D.) (III); Ashley Blaske, Missouri Baptist University (V); Christine Wells, John Brown University (Ark.) (VI); Stacy Cook, Ashford University (Iowa) (VII); Julie Brusie, Cornerstone University (Mich.) (VIII); Dannielle Cathcart, Urbana University (Ohio) (IX); Amy Eckenfels, Campbellsville University (Ky.) (XI); Kim Smith, Indiana University Southeast (XII); Carrie Butler, Faulkner University (Ala.) (XIII); Tammy Zimmerman, Webber International University (Fla.) (XIV).