Maine quarterback Adam Farkes sustained a significant shoulder injury in Saturday's 27-10 upset over Delaware, and may be out of the lineup for a substantial amount of time according to Coach Jack Cosgrove.

Cosgrove addressed Farkes' status in Monday morning's Colonial Athletic Association conference call.

"He won't be around for a while," said Cosgrove. "I don't know exactly what the extent of the injury will be until tomorrow. . . Certainly he's going to be missed."

Farkes had offseason shoulder surgery after last season on the same shoulder.

Backup Michael Brusko entered the game late in the second quarter with Maine trailing 10-3.

Defensive End Jovan Belcher was named the CAA Football Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Saturday's win.

He recorded seven tackles, two sacks (-15 yards) and two forced fumbles. The first fumble turned into a five-yard run to give Maine a 17-10 lead.

Belcher ranks in the top-5 CAA leaders in four categories, including: fifth in tackles (8.7 per game); third in sacks (4.0); tackles for loss (4th, 8.0); and tackles by a defensive lineman (first, 52).

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