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Joshua Dobbs named National Player of the Week by Athlon Sports
By Jason Hall
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Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs was named Athlon Sports‘ Week 10 Player of the Week for his performance in Saturday’s 45-42 overtime win over South Carolina. Dobbs led the Vols to a fourth quarter rally after facing a 14-point deficit with 4:52 remaining.
The sophomore recorded 301 yards, two touchdowns and one interception on 23-of-40 passing. He added 166 net yards and three touchdowns on 24 rushing attempts.
Dobbs made his first start of the season on Saturday after entering Tennessee’s Week 9 matchup against No. 3 Alabama on the team’s third possession, throwing for 192 yards and two touchdowns on 19-of-32 passing and rushing for 75 on 19 attempts.
As a freshman, Dobbs made five appearances at quarterback, starting the final four games of the 2013 season. According to Tennessee’s official website, Dobbs added 27 pounds since his freshman season.
A former freelance journalist from Nashville, Jason covers Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Kentucky
