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Mount A quarterback named Atlantic University Sport offensive player of week

SACKVILLE, N.B. - Mount Allison Mounties quarterback Jakob Loucks has been named as the Week 1 Atlantic University Sport (AUS) football offensive player of the week for his performance this past weekend.

SaltWire Network · Other | Posted: Aug. 29, 2017, midnight | Updated: Sept. 30, 2017, 1:16 a.m. | 1 Min Read
Mountie quarterback Jakob Loucks, shown above running the ball in Saturday’s season opener against Acadia, was the team’s leading rusher with 53 yards. Loucks has been named the week 1 Atlantic University Sport offensive player of the week.
Mountie quarterback Jakob Loucks, shown above running the ball in Saturday’s season opener against Acadia, was the team’s leading rusher with 53 yards. Loucks has been named the week 1 Atlantic University Sport offensive player of the week.

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A second-year psychology student from Cornwall, Ont., Loucks threw three touchdowns in Mount Allison's 64-23 win Saturday over the Acadia Axemen in Sackville, N.B.

The 2016 U Sports rookie of the year, Loucks went 29 for 36 for 402 yards passing and had four carries for 53 yards rushing in the 2017 season opener.

The Mounties see action next this Friday when they visit the two-time defending champion St. FX X-Men in a rematch of the 2016 Subway AUS Loney Bowl.

 

QUICK FACTS

Name: Jakob Loucks

University: Mount Allison University

Position: Quarterback

Hometown: Cornwall, Ont.

Year of eligibility: Second

Academic program: BA Psychology

Height and weight: 5'10", 198lbs

 

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