By Jack Rodgers Sports Anchor/Reporter
UGA Sports Communications/AU Media Relations
University of Georgia redshirt freshman tailback Knowshon Moreno has been named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, according to an announcement by the league office on Monday.UGA Sports Communications/AU Media Relations
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Stumble It!Moreno, a 5-11, 207-pound native of Belford, N.J., tied senior Thomas Brown with a team-leading 74 rushing yards during the Bulldogs¹ 26-23 overtime win over then-No. 16 Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Moreno also scored the second touchdown of his career on a 6-yard run in the third quarter, giving Georgia a 17-10 edge, and had two catches for 22 yards.
Through four games, Moreno leads Georgia with 342 rushing yards for an average of 85.5 yards per game, which is ninth in the SEC (second for
freshmen) and 56th in the nation. Also, Moreno is second on the team with 120 receiving yards and was part of a Georgia offense that generated 377 total yards against the Crimson Tide.
Also on Monday, Auburn freshman punter Patrick Tatum was named the Southeastern Conference's Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.
Tatum punted four times during Auburn’s 55-20 victory over New Mexico State last Saturday for a 45.5-yard average. None of his four punts were returned, and all four were placed inside the 20-yard line.
Following Tatum’s four punts, New Mexico State’s average field position was its own 12-yard line. His first punt forced the Aggies to start from their own 8-yard line, and subsequent punts put the Aggies on their own 11-, 14- and 15-yard lines. His final punt traveled a season-best 50 yards.
For the season, Tatum is averaging 42.0 yards per punt. Seven of his 11 punts have been downed inside the opponents’ 20-yard line, including two at the 1-yard line.
Tatum is the second Tiger to be honored by the SEC this season, joining Quentin Groves, who was named the league’s Defensive Lineman of the Week following Auburn’s season-opening win against Kansas State.
Auburn returns to action Saturday when the Tigers visit No. 4 Florida.
