Monmouth’s Kenny Smith Jr. Earns Second Straight CAA Rookie of the Week Honor

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Monmouth University freshman running back Kenny Smith Jr. has been named the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Rookie of the Week for the second consecutive week, the league announced Monday. Smith Jr. continued his standout freshman season with a team-high 163 rushing yards and a touchdown on 19 carries in Monmouth's 49-13 victory at Hampton. He also caught a touchdown pass, finishing with two total touchdowns in the win. Smith Jr. opened the scoring for the Hawks with an 11-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter, giving Monmouth an early 7-0 lead. He put the game...