HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, VA (September 27, 2007)—Hampden-Sydney College junior running back Josh Simpson (Richmond, VA/Mills Godwin) has been named to the D3football.com and Football Gazette's Team of the Week for his performance in Saturday’s, 56-49, victory over Guilford College.

Simpson racked up 293 total yards of offense on the evening and set an Old Dominion Athletic Conference and Hampden-Sydney record with seven touchdowns.  On the ground, Simpson rushed for 207 yards on 36 carries, while his six rushing touchdowns also set an ODAC and Hampden-Sydney record.  Simpson caught seven passes for 86 yards and a touchdown.  His 42 total points set a conference and school record for points scored in a single game.

Hampden-Sydney will welcome Bridgewater College to Everett Stadium this Saturday, September 29, for Family Weekend.  The Tigers are atop the ODAC standings with a 3-1 overall record and 1-0 mark in the conference.  The Eagles enter play with a 4-0 record with Saturday's game marking their first conference game.  Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 pm.

 -www.hsc.edu/athletics-