GAMECOCK SEC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
The Gamecocks are well represented this week in the SEC players of the week.
SEC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
ERIC NORWOOD
Defensive End
SOUTH CAROLINA
6-0 • 258 • Sophomore
Acworth, Ga. (North Cobb HS)
# Norwood returned two fumbles for touchdowns and also registered five solo tackles in South Carolina's 38-23 win against Kentucky.
# Norwood became just the fourth player in NCAA Division I history to return two fumbles for touchdowns in a single game.
# In addition to his five total tackles, Norwood had one tackle for a loss, two pass deflections and a quarterback pressure.
# South Carolina's defense forced four Kentucky turnovers in the game.
SEC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK (2ND WEEK IN A ROW)
CHRIS SMELLEY
Quarterback
SOUTH CAROLINA
6-2 • 221
Tuscaloosa, Ala. (American Christian HS)
# Making just the third start of his career, Smelley completed 17-of-30 passes for 256 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in South Carolina's 38-23 win against Kentucky.
# Smelley directed two fourth quarter scoring drives that helped secure the victory for the Gamecocks. Both drives ended on Smelley TD passes.
# For the season, Smelley has completed 58-of-107 passes for 810 yards with six TDs and three interceptions.
OTHER OUTSTANDING PLAYERS OF THE WEEK:
CB CAPTAIN MUNNERLYN (South Carolina) -- Logged seven total tackles with an interception and fumble recovery against Kentucky.
ERIC NORWOOD
Defensive End
SOUTH CAROLINA
6-0 • 258 • Sophomore
Acworth, Ga. (North Cobb HS)
# Norwood returned two fumbles for touchdowns and also registered five solo tackles in South Carolina's 38-23 win against Kentucky.# Norwood became just the fourth player in NCAA Division I history to return two fumbles for touchdowns in a single game.
# In addition to his five total tackles, Norwood had one tackle for a loss, two pass deflections and a quarterback pressure.
# South Carolina's defense forced four Kentucky turnovers in the game.
SEC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK (2ND WEEK IN A ROW)
CHRIS SMELLEY
Quarterback
SOUTH CAROLINA
6-2 • 221
Tuscaloosa, Ala. (American Christian HS)
# Making just the third start of his career, Smelley completed 17-of-30 passes for 256 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in South Carolina's 38-23 win against Kentucky.
# Smelley directed two fourth quarter scoring drives that helped secure the victory for the Gamecocks. Both drives ended on Smelley TD passes.
# For the season, Smelley has completed 58-of-107 passes for 810 yards with six TDs and three interceptions.
OTHER OUTSTANDING PLAYERS OF THE WEEK:CB CAPTAIN MUNNERLYN (South Carolina) -- Logged seven total tackles with an interception and fumble recovery against Kentucky.
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