ETTRICK, VA  – Virginia State football's Linebacker, Tyrone Fisher, was recognized by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association as the Food Lion's Week #5 Football Linebacker of the Week.
 
Fisher and his 14 tackles (two solo) led Virginia State in the 28-24 win over conference foe Shaw. The graduate student also had assisted on a tackle for a loss. The linebacker's 14 tackles are also a season-high for the Trojans defense. Nine of the South Hill, VA native's tackles resulted in gains of three or less yards for Shaw.

A complete list of the CIAA's Football Players of the Week #5 can be found HERE.

The Trojans will get to enjoy the win for a limited amount of time as they set their sights on a huge divisional matchup against Bowie State for homecoming starting at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8. The game will be broadcasted by PRC Communications on the CW Richmond.