Tennessee's Douglas named SEC lineman of week

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.— The Southeastern Conference named Tennessee offensive tackle Aaron Douglas as offensive lineman of the week.

The redshirt freshman from Maryville helped the Vols to a 56-28 win over Memphis by grading at 90 percent for his 60 plays and finishing with no penalties and no sacks allowed. Douglas added four knockdown blocks as the Vols compiled 566 yards of total offense, including 429 passing yards on 38 attempts.

Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, Alabama cornerback Javier Arenas and Florida punter Chas Henry were also honored.

Mallett completed 23 of 27 passes for 329 yards and had a 1-yard touchdown run in a win over South Carolina. He set a school record for completion percentage.

Arenas had seven tackles, including two for a loss, in Alabama’s victory over LSU.

Henry averaged nearly 53 yards on four punts in Florida’s win over Vanderbilt.

Georgia defensive end Montez Robinson was named defensive lineman of the week.

Kentucky quarterback Morgan Newton won freshman honors.

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