WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ- Monmouth University sophomore running back Jaden Shirden (Cheshire, CT/) has been named Colonial Athletic Association Co-Offensive Player of the Week, league officials announced Monday.
 
Shirden set a Monmouth record with 299 rushing yards on just 13 carries, averaging 23 yards per carry in last weekend's game against Fordham. The sophomore ripped off a 95-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter that stands as the longest run in the NCAA this season. In the third quarter Shirden took off for 80 yards for his second score of the game. During the game he also collected explosive runs of 37, 35 and 19 yards. Shirden has 319 yards on 18 carries through two games.
 
He is the first Monmouth football player to earn a weekly award in the CAA.
 
Monmouth hosts Georgetown this weekend at 1 PM at Kessler Stadium. Tickets can be purchased at Monmouthhawks.com/tickets or by calling 732-263-5735.