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September 7, 2010

The Associated Press Associated Press Tue Sep 07, 2010, 06:00 AM CDT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —     The Southeastern Conference named Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, Kentucky linebacker Danny Trevathan and LSU cornerback/return specialist Patrick Peterson players of the week.

   Newton rushed for 177 yards and two touchdowns while passing for 186 yards and three scores in a win against Arkansas State.

   Trevathan had 11 tackles, including three for a loss, in Kentucky’s 23-16 win at Louisville.

   Peterson set an LSU record with a combined 257 combined yards on kickoff and punt return yards in the Tigers’ 30-24 win against North Carolina.

   The SEC also honored South Carolina center T.J. Johnson and Florida defensive tackle Jaye Howard offensive linemen of the week. Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell, a former Meridian High standout is freshman of the week.

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