Oct. 7, 2013

(San Diego, Calif.) - USD senior running back Kenn James (San Diego, Calif.) was named the Pioneer Football League Special Teams player of the week for his performance in the Toreros 45-13 home victory over Mercer this past Saturday. James took back the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown to jump start USD win over previously unbeaten Mercer. His 95-yard return for a score matched his personal best set two seasons ago against Davidson (10-1-11). James made the most of his one return giving the Toreros a lead they would never relinquish. In the fourth quarter he would add a 50-yard touchdown run from scrimmage to finish the day with 181 all-purpose yards. Additionally, James was tabbed the CFPA Special Teams player of the week by College Football Performance Awards for all FCS players.

The Toreros (2-0 PFL, 3-2 overall) play a key PFL contest this coming Saturday, October 12th, when they host the Marist Red Foxes (2-0 PFL, 3-2). Kickoff is slated for 2:00 p.m. at Walter J. Zable Field at Torero Stadium.