Spikes named SEC defensive player of the week

Posted Oct 12, 2009 by The Associated Press

Updated Oct 12, 2009 at 01:01 PM

Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes, Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton and Arkansas return specialist Dennis Johnson were named Southeastern Conference players of the week.

Spikes had 11 tackles, a career-best three sacks and a fumble recovery in Florida’s win at LSU.

Crompton complete 20 of 27 passes for a career-high 310 yards and four touchdowns in the Volunteers’ win over Georgia.

Johnson had three kickoff returns for 145 yards in Arkansas’ victory over Auburn, including a pivotal 70-yarder.

Alabama center William Vlachos was offensive lineman of the week, while defensive line honors went to Kentucky’s Corey Peters. South Carolina receiver Alshon Jeffery was freshman of the week.