BIRMINGHAM - Arkansas quarterback Casey Dick, LSU safety Craig Steltz and Tennessee return man Dennis Rogan were named Southeastern Conference players of the week on Monday.
Dick tied an Arkansas record with four touchown passes while completing 14-of-17 passes for 199 yards in Arkansas' 45-31 win over Mississippi State.
Dick's 82.4 completion percentage ranks third on the Arkansas single-game list.
Steltz had five tackles and a pair of interceptions in LSU's 41-24 win over Mississippi.
His first interception came in the endzone just before halftime to end an Ole Miss drive and preserve the Tigers' 14-7 lead. Steltz's second pick halted another Rebel drive inside LSU territory.
Rogan's 45 yard punt return set up the game-winning field goal for Tennessee in its 25-24 win over Vanderbilt.
He finished with 72 yards on three punt returns and another 74 yards on three kickoff returns.
The SEC offensive lineman of the week was Arkansas tackle Nate Garner. Georgia defensive tackle Geno Atkins won defensive line honors and Georgia linebacker Rennie Curran was freshman of the week.
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October 24th, 2024
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