The Red and Black

Issue date: 10/20/08 Section: Sports

Media Credit: DANIEL SHIRLEY Knowshon Moreno rushed for 172 yards against Vanderbilt Saturday to garner SEC offensive player of the week honors. [Click to enlarge]

Georgia running back Knowshon Moreno was named Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts against Vanderbilt on Saturday.

The sophomore tailback rushed for a season-high 172 yards on 23 carries (7.5 yards a carry) in Georgia's 24-14 win over the Commodores. It was the 10th 100-yard rushing game of his career.

Moreno is the SEC's leading scorer, averaging 9.43 points a game.

Freshman wide receiver A.J. Green was also honored by the SEC for his performance againt Vanderbilt. Green caught seven passes for 132 yards and a touchdown.

The No. 9 Bulldogs travel to Baton Rouge Saturday to play No. 11 Louisiana State. Game time is 3:30 p.m.

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