Will Worth Named NAAA Athlete Of The Week

Nov. 9, 2016

Senior quarterback Will Worth has been named the NAAA Athlete of the Week for his performance in Navy's 28-27 victory over Notre Dame. Worth performed masterfully in leading Navy to a 28-27 upset of Notre Dame, rushing for 175 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries and completing five of his eight pass attempts for 48 years, including a 15-yard strike to Jamir Tillman on fourth and six to seal the win.

Navy (6-2, 4-1 in the American) will play host to Tulsa (7-2, 4-1 in the AAC) with first place on the line in the American Athletic Conference West Division on Saturday at 12 noon at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The Mids are coming off a 28-27 upset of Notre Dame and have won 14-straight at home, the second longest home winning streak in the country.

Saturday will also be Senior Day for the Mids and Navy's senior class (35-13 over four years) can tie the school record for wins with a win on Saturday. The Mids have won-13 consecutive games on Senior Day and have won 18-straight at home during the month of November.

Tickets are still available by calling 1-800-US4-NAVY or online at: http://www.navysports.com/tickets/navy-tickets-m-footbl.html

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Players Mentioned

#8 Will Worth: QB; 6' 1"; Freshman

#86 Jamir Tillman: WR; 6' 3"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#8 Will Worth
: 6' 1"; Freshman
: QB

#86 Jamir Tillman
: 6' 3"; Freshman
: WR

Players Mentioned

#8 Will Worth

#86 Jamir Tillman

Players Mentioned

#8 Will Worth

#86 Jamir Tillman