Senior Bowl names Alabama star its Offensive Player of the Week
By Keith Farner
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Brian Robinson Jr. turned in quite the performance on Saturday against Ole Miss, and the Senior Bowl has recognized him for it with its Offensive Player of the Week.
Robinson had 36 carries for 171 yards, and 4 touchdowns as the Crimson Tide rolled over the Rebels, 42-21. Robinson now leads the SEC in rushing touchdowns with 6, as he’s second in the league in rushing yards per game with 94.
Robinson has had a consistent season already with solid showings against Miami, Mercer and Florida.
Against Miami, he led all Alabama rushers in yards (60) and carries (12). While against Mercer, Robinson had 70 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries, and at Florida, he led the Tide running backs with 15 rushes and 78 yards and rushed for one score.
.@AlabamaFTBL RB @BrianR_4 is our Offensive Player of the Week for the #RollTide win vs. Ole Miss. He tallied 36 carries for 171 yards, and 4 TDs. Robinson was an offensive weapon leading the team to a 42-21 win. #RTR #TheDraftStartsInMOBILE pic.twitter.com/OVSJnWyZ9b
— Reese’s Senior Bowl (@seniorbowl) October 4, 2021
36 ATT
171 YDS
4 TDIt was Brian Robinson’s day for @AlabamaFTBL against Ole Miss. pic.twitter.com/UC8C1eB5if
— SEConCBS (@SEConCBS) October 2, 2021
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
