SEC Weekly Awards: Cooper's Iron Bowl performance earns offensive honors
Earlier tonight, the Southeastern Conference handed out its weekly football honors to the top performers from this past week of SEC football.
Here are the following Week 14 award winners.
Offensive Player of the Week
Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama
The best wide receiver in college football took home the league’s top offensive honor for Week 14. Amari Cooper had a huge Iron Bowl performance, catching 13 passes for 224 yards and three touchdowns. He set a new school record for touchdowns in a single season and moved into second place on the SEC’s all-time receiving yards list.
Defensive Player of the Week
Tony Conner, DB, Ole Miss
Tony Conner may play in the secondary, but he was a force in the opposing backfield. Conner racked up seven tackles including three tackles for loss and one sack. He also broke up a pass and recorded a quarterback hurry. Ole Miss finished the season with the nation’s top scoring defense.
Co-Special Teams Player of the Week
Andrew Baggett, K, Missouri
In Missouri’s SEC East-clinching win, Andrew Baggett hit two crucial field goals to help Missouri to a 21-14 win over Arkansas. His two 50-yard field goals in the first half made him the first Missouri kicker to hit two field goals of 50 yards or more in the same game.
Co-Special Teams Player of the Week
Cameron Sutton, DB, Tennessee
Sophomore standout Cam Sutton came through with a huge game-changing punt return for a touchdown against Vanderbilt this weekend. Sutton’s 76-yard return was Tennessee’s first punt return touchdown in just over two years.
Freshman of the Week
Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU
The standout freshman recorded a career-high 146 yards and a touchdown against Texas A&M on Thanksgiving. His defining moment against the Aggies came when he ran over a defender en route to a 22-yard touchdown run.
Offensive Lineman of the Week
Austin Shepherd, OL, Alabama
In a 55-point outburst from the Alabama offense, it was Austin Shepherd who anchored the Crimson Tide offensive line. His performance led the team as he graded out at 92 percent and didn’t allow a single sack, quarterback pressure or penalty.
Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week
CJ Johnson, DE, Ole Miss
In Ole Miss’ Egg Bowl win, defensive end CJ Johnson made several big plays for the Rebels. His six tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack were all season highs.
Bud Dupree, DE, Kentucky
The ultra-athletic Bud Dupree turned in his best performance of the season in his final game as a Wildcat. He recorded seven tackles, three tackles for loss and one quarterback sack against Kentucky’s biggest rival. Dupree also caused two fumbles.