Cumberland QB named TSWA football player of the week

Cumberland quarterback Reed Gurchiek was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association offensive football player of the week for his efforts last Saturday.

Gurchiek accounted for 237 yards of total offense and two touchdowns in CU’s 28-23 victory over Campbellsville. The sophomore threw for 161 yards on 11-of-19 with a 14-yard score to Lemeco Miller and also rushed for a 44-yard TD, part of seven rushes for 76 yards. His rushing touchdown proved to be the winning points for the Bulldogs.

The former Mt. Juliet High star has thrown just one interception in the last six games (109 attempts) and has 1,093 passing yards and 385 rushing yards this season, accounting for 10 total touchdowns. Cumberland will play at Bethel this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. with first place in the Mid-South Conference West Division on the line.