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Quarterback Andre’ Woodson received two AT&T All-America Player of the Week trophies after practice on Thursday.

Woodson (Radcliff, Ky.) earned the honors, signifying the national player of the week, following the wins over then-No. 9 ranked Louisville and Florida Atlantic. Against the Cardinals, Woodson completed 30-of-44 passes for 275 yards and four touchdowns, including the game-winning 57-yard TD toss to Steve Johnson with 28 seconds left. UK won the game, 40-34, the Wildcats? first win over a top-10 ranked opponent in 30 years.

Woodson completed 26-of-33 passes for 301 yards and a then-career high five touchdowns against Florida Atlantic, the eventual Sun Belt Conference champion. During the game, which UK won 45-17, Woodson extended his NCAA-record streak of 325 consecutive passes without an interception.

Dave Weller, a Kentucky graduate who is a regional manager for AT&T, made the presentation on behalf of the company.

?We?re so pleased that he won both of those,? said Weller, who noted that each week?s finalists are selected by ESPN college football analysts and that the winners are chosen by fan vote. ?It?s a testament to the coaches and their preparation, and Andr? and his stellar play, as well as the great fans we have around the globe.?

?It?s something else that the team accomplished,? Woodson said. ?Obviously, this isn?t an individual goal, it?s a team goal. Right now, it?s a proud moment for all of us. Hopefully, we?ll continue to keep doing it, really get our minds set on this bowl game, and try to come away with a win. That would be a bigger accomplishment by the team and university, and keep it (the program) headed in the right direction.?

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