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Blanchard, Charles share Big Sky honor The Associated Press OGDEN, Utah -- Portland State quarterback Jimmy Blanchard and teammate Terry Charles shared Big Sky Conference offensive player of the week honors. Blanchard has thrown 157 consecutive passes without an interception while Charles, a wide receiver, caught a career-high 12 passes during the Vikings 51-48 overtime win over the Montana Grizzlies. Blanchard threw for 550 yards and three touchdowns on 28-of-47 passing as Portland defeated Montana for the first time since 1988, moving the Vikings into first place in the Big Sky. The former Grants Pass High standout also helped the Vikings (4-1) leap into the Division I-AA top-25 standings this week at No. 20. Charles set a school record with 276 yards in the win over Montana. Charles had Portland State's first and last touchdown of the game, the last coming on a 25-yard strike on the first play of overtime. Defensive player of the week honors went to Weber State defensive back Keenan Gordon. Gordon became only the sixth player in the Wildcats history to intercept three passes in a game, helping Weber State to a 52-49 win over Cal State Sacramento. Gordon also added 11 tackles, including eight solos and one for a loss. Special Teams honors went to Portland State kicker Dan Frantz. He booted a school record five field goals in the victory over Montana, connecting from 45, 47, 19, 27 and 26 yards. The 47-yard attempt was a career long for Frantz, who accounted for all nine of the Vikings points in the fourth quarter. Today's Sports Index Mail Tribune Copyright� The Mail Tribune 1999, Medford, OR U.S.A.