The Associated Press
The Meridian Star
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.
