Bucknell University Athletics
Photo by: John Rooney
Bucknell's Lyles, Grady Capture Weekly Awards
10/25/2021 12:30:00 PM | Football
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Bucknell freshman quarterback Ethan Grady was named the Patriot League Football GEICO Rookie of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon.
In addition, senior wide receiver Dominic Lyles was recognized as the Bison Athlete of the Week. The duo was honored after teaming for all three of the Bison's touchdowns against Georgetown.
Lyles matched the Bucknell record with his three touchdown catches. He became the sixth Bison to accomplish this feat, joining Carl Probst (1971 vs. The Citadel), Ken Jenkins (1980 vs. West Chester), Mike Morrow (1986 vs. Lafayette), Will Carter (2014 vs. Lehigh) and Jake Hartman (2014 vs. Lafayette).
Grady finished his first collegiate start with 162 yards on 12 completions, with five going for 110 yards to Lyles. This represented Lyles's third career 100-yard game and a new career-high total in receiving yards; he also eclipsed 1,000 career receiving yards in this contest, the 28th of his Bucknell career.
Grady becomes the second Bison to capture Patriot League Rookie of the Week laurels this season, joining defensive lineman Justin Fisher. Fisher was honored after making nine tackles in Bucknell's season opener against Sacred Heart.Â
This is Lyles's first career weekly award. He becomes the second football player to be tabbed as the Bison Athlete of the Week this school year, joining junior safety Jonathan Searcy. Searcy, who was also selected as the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week, was recognized for generating two turnovers in the red zone at crucial junctures in Bucknell's Homecoming victory over Cornell.
Grady, Lyles and the Bison return to action on Saturday with a 1 p.m. game at Colgate.
Â
In addition, senior wide receiver Dominic Lyles was recognized as the Bison Athlete of the Week. The duo was honored after teaming for all three of the Bison's touchdowns against Georgetown.
Lyles matched the Bucknell record with his three touchdown catches. He became the sixth Bison to accomplish this feat, joining Carl Probst (1971 vs. The Citadel), Ken Jenkins (1980 vs. West Chester), Mike Morrow (1986 vs. Lafayette), Will Carter (2014 vs. Lehigh) and Jake Hartman (2014 vs. Lafayette).
Grady finished his first collegiate start with 162 yards on 12 completions, with five going for 110 yards to Lyles. This represented Lyles's third career 100-yard game and a new career-high total in receiving yards; he also eclipsed 1,000 career receiving yards in this contest, the 28th of his Bucknell career.
Grady becomes the second Bison to capture Patriot League Rookie of the Week laurels this season, joining defensive lineman Justin Fisher. Fisher was honored after making nine tackles in Bucknell's season opener against Sacred Heart.Â
This is Lyles's first career weekly award. He becomes the second football player to be tabbed as the Bison Athlete of the Week this school year, joining junior safety Jonathan Searcy. Searcy, who was also selected as the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week, was recognized for generating two turnovers in the red zone at crucial junctures in Bucknell's Homecoming victory over Cornell.
Grady, Lyles and the Bison return to action on Saturday with a 1 p.m. game at Colgate.
Â
Players Mentioned
DL
/ Football
QB
/ Football
WR
/ Football
S
/ FootballIn The Herd: Patriot League Opener Preview And Angelina Seropian Feature
Thursday, March 19
In The Herd: Army Game Preview And Katie Browne Feature
Thursday, March 19
In The Herd: NCAA Championships Preview And Tyler Bienus Feature
Tuesday, March 17
Lafayette at Bucknell Baseball Game Three Highlights 3-15-2026
Monday, March 16