Football's Norman Earns Pair of National Player of the Week Honors

The Sports Network and College Sporting News named Norman to the defensive honor after three picks against Gardner-Webb

Josh Norman tied a league record with three interceptions in the game.

Nov. 9, 2009

Coastal Carolina defensive back Josh Norman (Greenwood, S.C.) has been honored as both The Sports Network's and College Sporting News National Defensive Player of the Week, Nov. 9. Norman had been previously honored during the day as the Choice Hotels Big South Conference Defensive Player of the Week for games played during Week 10. 

Norman tied a Big South single-game record with three interceptions - all in the second half -- in Coastal Carolina's home win over Gardner-Webb.  Down 14-10, his first interception ended a GWU scoring threat deep in Coastal territory, and set up the Chanticleers' first touchdown of the second half.  Norman's second pick ended Gardner-Webb's next-to-last scoring drive on its first play, and his final interception sealed Coastal's victory as he picked off a pass in the end zone with less than 30 seconds to play.  Norman now has a Big South single-season record seven interceptions on the year.

The Chants close out the 2009 home portion of the schedule when they host Presbyterian Sat., Nov. 14 at 12:30 p.m.