Ex-Gator Newton, UF tackle Howard honored by SEC

Posted Sep 6, 2010 by TBO.com

Updated Sep 6, 2010 at 03:45 PM

Cam Newton, who originally signed with Florida, rushed for 177 yards and two touchdowns while completing 9-of-14 passes for 186 and three scores in Auburn’s 52-26 win against Arkansas State to earn this week’s SEC offensive player of the week.
 
The honor was announced this morning.
 
Newton accounted for 357 total offensive yards and five touchdowns, both highs in the SEC in Week One. His 171 rushing yards were a school single-game rushing record by a quarterback, breaking the previous mark of 160 held by Phil Gargis in 1974.
 
The rushing total were the most in a debut by an Auburn player since Rudi Johnson’s 174 rushing yards against Wyoming in 2000.
 
Florida tackle Jaye Howard was honored as the defensive lineman of the week. The senior from Apopka had five total tackles, including 2.5 sacks in Florida’s 34-12 win against Miami (Ohio).
 
The 2.5 sacks were for a total loss of 17 yards and was the first multi-sack performance of Howard’s career.
 
The Gators host South Florida at 12:21 p.m. on Saturday.
-DAVID JONES, Florida Today