Zimmerman named MIAA Athlete of the Week

Northwest Missouri State University senior quarterbackwas named the MIAA's Offensive Athlete of the Week on Monday in a release from the conference office. Zimmerman and the Bearcats rolled to a 69-10 Homecoming victory over Pittsburg State on Saturday. He was also named the Don Black Award winner, given to the Homecoming game's MVP.Completing 19-of-21 passes, Zimmerman set Northwest single game records with six passing touchdowns and seven total touchdowns. His 385 yards through the air was a career-best. Through nine weeks, Zimmerman leads the NCAA and the MIAA with a 71.2 completion percentage and is second in the nation with a 190.7 quarterback efficiency rating.Northwest heads to Fort Hays State on Saturday, Nov. 5, for a 2 p.m. kickoff with the Tigers.