ORONO – Senior quarterback Ron Whitcomb has been named the Boston Globe Gold Helmet Award winner as the top offensive I-AA player of the week in the New England region. The award is voted on by football writers and sports information directors from schools throughout New England. Whitcomb earns the award after completing 17-of-21 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns in Maine’s 30-3 victory over Northeastern last Saturday in Alfond Stadium. His 281 yards passing were a season high.