JMU’s Harold named CAA defensive player of the week

James Madison defensive lineman Sage Harold (Virginia Beach, Va./Ocean Lakes) has been named the Colonial Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced this morning.

It is the first weekly award of Harold’s career and the third earned by a JMU player this season.

Harold was a standout in the home win over Saint Francis, recording a career-high 10 tackles, including seven solos, and tying for JMU team-high honors in the contest. He also added one sack, one tackle-for-loss, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble in the 38-22 victory.