NEC Blitz Coach of the Week (Week 3): Bernard Clark, RMU

Bernard Clark, Jr. earns NEC Blitz Coach of the Week honors for Week 3 after leading the Robert Morris Colonials to a 55-28 victory over Mercyhurst. Following a tough loss to Edinboro in Week 2, Clark rallied his team and got them back on track with a dominant performance in this game. The Colonials came out firing, scoring 14 points in the first quarter and 20 more in the second, taking a commanding 34-14 lead into halftime.

Clark’s decision to stick with quarterback Anthony Chiccitt, who threw for 307 yards and 5 touchdowns, paid off as the offense clicked throughout the game. Backup Zach Tanner also contributed with a passing touchdown, while running back Tyvon Edmonds Jr. led the ground attack with 133 rushing yards. The team’s offensive balance and relentless pace were key to overwhelming the Mercyhurst defense.

On the defensive side, Robert Morris held Mercyhurst to just 93 rushing yards and forced crucial turnovers that helped them maintain control of the game. Clark’s leadership, preparation, and ability to inspire his team to regroup after a disappointing loss in Week 2 demonstrated his coaching skill and earned him this recognition.

After this victory, Robert Morris is now an unofficial 1-0 in conference play (Mercyhurst does not play a full conference schedule this season and as such is not counted as a conference win), and Clark’s ability to motivate and adjust sets the stage for a strong season ahead.