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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DennisVols writes:
Crompton deserved the offensive award. No other QB in the conference had a game like Crompton an he barely played a 1/2 before being pulled for Stephens to get some reps.
Keeping it Real
Go Vols!!!
BigVolFaninSC writes:
Good job Douglas! Keep it up and get those young recruits to follow you and let's get a good BIG UGLY O-line for the future! We have an anchor to build on with Aaron! The OL is the foundation for a championship team! GO VOLS!
TrueVol70 writes:
Congratulations, Aaron! Great job!
Wasn't long ago people were complaining about JC and now look at him. Wasn't long ago people were complaining about the O line. Now look.
This coaching staff is outstanding!
kevin151 writes:
he is only gonna get better when he puts on more muscle and weight.
Bloodrunzorange writes:
Great job Aaron! You have a brigh future and thanks for your contribution! Go Vols and Go CLK!
VolunteerLifer writes:
Good point that we now have someone to build an OL around next year. There's one out of five positions we won't have to worry about. The four others? Well, I guess we're just gonna have to be patient and let it work out. One thing's for sure, with these coaches I wouldn't be surprised if we end up with a very good line next year, despite how it is such an unknown now.
Congratulations, Aaron!!!!
wally writes:
Way to go Aaron!!!
I can't believe Crompton didn't receive some sort of recognition. He clearly had the best qb performance in the country. Over 300 yards passing in first half???...jeez......
TommyJack writes:
Lad will be an AA before he leaves.
volcycle writes:
Congrats Douglas! Crompton got ripped.
atlvolsfan writes:
Way to go Aaron! You played an excellend game. Keep up the good work. We're all proud of you. GO VOLS!!!
CrankE writes:
This weeks award for Referee of the week goes to the SEC review crew calling the LSU-Alabama game. First they had an issue with power to the replay booth so a play couldn't be reviewed. (I guess they've never heard of UPS.) Later, the replay crew, noses pressed to the monitors failed to notice 6" deep divot marks on the green green grass of Bryant Denny Stadium where the LSU player's feet had dug into the ground while he made an interception.
And on it goes.
I think next week it's Florida's turn to have the Referees Of The Week.
chad_t31 writes:
great points. Why is it the nothing seems to work during bama games? The headsets at the start of our game with them, replay during lsu game next. My guess is they'll find a way to mess up the play clock at the Georgia dome next.
Great job Aaron Douglas. Crompton, you sir, got ignored again. Keep playing the way you have been the next 4 games. The awards and rewards will come.
bigorange61 writes:
I think Mallett probably got the nod considering the competition was stronger.
OrangeCrush writes:
Way to go Aaron! Your folks have to be very proud of your contributions this early in your career.
And yes, JC should have received the Off Player of the Week. You didn't need the refs or instant reply to make that call!
Now go out and beat Ole Miss like a rented mule!!!
Volunatic writes:
Congrats, Aaron. Good OL play makes all the difference in offensive execution. Keep up the good work!
Txvol57 writes:
Aaron has 1st rd draft pick written all over him. He is good now...he will be a monster in two years!!
joshvols writes:
douglas looks like he has the frame to be a nfl tackle in the future. how long has it been since a tennessee OT wasn't moved to guard in the nfl? chad clifton?
beartn#223846 writes:
I have no problem with Mallet getting the award of Crompton, since he was playing a much better defense. Regardless, Crompton played a great game. He is checking his 3rd and 4th receivers like he never has before. I'm glad he is able to experience the Vols behind him instead of against him at the end of his career.
jet writes:
Great Job!!! What an Honor!!!! we are proud of you. GBO!!!
volsgirl writes:
Crompton is a come back kid ....yes sir he deserved I agree..Go Vols
volsgirl writes:
Aaron good job!!!!!Go Vols kick more tail
crimsonviper writes:
True that.
SLOBBER_knocker_U writes:
If we were going to play Oklahoma it would be in the Cotton Bowl. The Outback Bowl is Big Ten vs SEC. Cotton is Big 12 vs SEC
jsm67vol writes:
Congrats to you Aaron! Great job.
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