BOONE, N.C. ? After amassing 251 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns in Appalachian State University's 48-14 win over Presbyterian on Saturday evening, ASU running back Devin Radford was named the Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the league office announced on Monday.

Radford torched visiting PC for 179 rushing yards and 72 more through the air. All of the sophomore's receiving yards came on a 72-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter and he helped turn a close game into a comfortable win with scoring runs of two and one yards in the third period.

The transfer from Virginia Tech came into Saturday's contest with just 14 yards on six carries in his collegiate career but with expanded playing time due to an injury suffered the previous week by starter Devon Moore, Radford needed only 17 carries to register his 179 yards on the ground in Saturday's triumph (10.5 yards per rush).

Radford is the third Mountaineer in four games to earn weekly accolades from the SoCon. Linebacker Jacque Roman was the league's Defensive Player of the Week following his 12-tackle performance in the season opener at LSU and running back Robert Welton earned offensive recognition after running for 161 yards and three scores in the Apps' Sept. 6 win over Jacksonville.

HOMECOMING PARADE SET FOR SATURDAY MORNING: As part of homecoming weekend festivities, ASU will hold its annual homecoming parade on Saturday morning. The parade will move through downtown Boone beginning at 10:30 a.m.

As in years' past, the Raley and Duncan parking lots will be reserved for parade groups until 11:30 a.m., at which point those with Yosef Club permits may access the lots for parking and tailgating.

Additionally, due the parade route, Rivers Street will be closed from Stadium Drive to Water Street beginning at 10:30 a.m. until the parade clears the area at approximately 11 a.m.

For more on this weekend's homecoming festivities, visit www.alumni.appstate.edu.

MOORE IN THE RUNNING FOR LIBERTY MUTUAL COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD: Appalachian head coach Jerry Moore is in the running for the 2008 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to the college football coach who best demonstrates sportsmanship, integrity, responsibility and excellence on and off the field.

Fan voting comprises 20 percent of the award's selection process. To vote for Coach Moore, visit www.coachoftheyear.com.

INJURIES UPDATE: Appalachian quarterback Armanti Edwards (ankle) is listed as day-to-day. His condition will be evaluated throughout the week.

Defensive end Quavian Lewis (knee), who sat out of Saturday's win over Presbyterian, remains listed as questionable for this Saturday's SoCon opener versus The Citadel.