Offensive tackle Garry Williams has been named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week as chosen by the league office.
Williams, a junior from Louisville, Ky., graded at 88 percent, with four knockdown blocks, and did not allow a quarterback sack or hurry in UK?s 45-17 win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday. Kentucky extended its school-record streak of five consecutive games with at least 40 points. The Wildcats generated 514 yards total offense, the ninth straight game of at least 400 total offensive yards.
This marks the third time this season that a Wildcat was received the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week. Senior guard Jason Leger got the honor following the Kent State and Arkansas games.
LSU at Kentucky Selected by CBS: The LSU at Kentucky game on Oct. 13 has been picked by CBS for live national telecast. Game time will be 3:30 p.m.
Woodson Nominated for AT&T National Player of the Week: Kentucky quarterback Andre? Woodson is one of four nominees for the AT&T All-America Player of the Week award, and now it?s up to the fans to determine the winner.
Woodson joins Illinois wide receiver Arrelious Benn, Wisconsin running back P. J. Hill, and California wide receiver DeSean Jackson on the ballot list, which was selected by ESPN based on the players? outstanding performances during the week. Fans can determine the winner by text messaging VOTE to 87654 on their wireless phone.
During UK?s 45-17 win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday, Woodson completed 26-of-33 passes for 301 yards and a career-high five touchdown passes. He also extended his NCAA record streak of consecutive passes without interception to 325.
Fans have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday to submit their votes. The winner will be announced Oct. 4 during ESPN?s Thursday night game between Kentucky and South Carolina. There is no limit to fan voting, and each vote counts as one entry into a sweepstakes to win a trip to the 2008 BCS National Championship Game in New Orleans, La.
Woodson won the AT&T All-America Player of the Week award earlier this season following UK?s 40-34 win over Louisville.
