Lake Forest College Sports Information
September 19, 2002
Contact: Mike Wajerski, SID

Casey Urlacher Named Forester Athlete of the Week
Senior Linebacker leads team to first 2-0 start since 1999
  

Casey Urlacher
Casey Urlacher named  Forester Ahtlete of the Week.
LAKE FOREST, IL -  Lake Forest football player Casey Urlacher (Lovington, NM, Lovington) was named Forester Athlete of the Week for his dominating all-around performance in the teams 26-15 victory over Grinnell College on September 14th.  The win was the Foresters first versus Grinnell since 1993 and improved their season record to 2-0.

On the afternoon, Urlacher recorded 15 tackles, two forced fumbles, and one pass breakup from his linebacker position.  His afternoon was not finished there.  He also carried three times for 17 yards including a 12-yard scamper for the team's first touchdown of the game.  The touchdown run marked his third of the season on just five carries.  

The Forester Athlete of the Week is chosen by the Athletic Department on Thursdays.