TWENTY YEARS AGO — Gerald Tillman is named Alcorn State’s outstanding offensive player after coming off the bench to throw for 172 yards and three touchdowns in a 39-6 win over Mississippi Valley State.

TEN YEARS AGO — Natchez High’s Roderick Conner is named The Democrat’s Player of the Week after having 15 carries for 108 yards and one touchdown in the Bulldogs’ 34-3 victory over Forest Hill.

FIVE YEARS AGO — San Diego quarterback Drew Brees completes 22 of 36 passes for 257 yards and four touchdowns and no interceptions to lead the Chargers to a 43-17 win over the New Orleans Saints.