BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell and Vanderbilt cornerback Andre Hal are the Southeastern Conference offensive and defensive players of the week. Russell passed for 274 yards and four touchdowns without an interception in a win over Arkansas to earn the league award on Monday. Hal had two interceptions in the Commodores' victory over Tennessee with returns of 30 and 36 yards LSU return man Odell Beckham Jr. earned special teams player of the week honors after returning a punt 89 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a come-from-behind win over Mississippi. LSU center P.J. Lonergan received offensive line honors while Kentucky tackle Donte Rumph is defensive lineman of the week. Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is freshman of the week.
SEC names Russell, Hal, Beckham players of week
Nov. 19 1:24 PM EST
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Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell (17) throws a second quarter pass against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Mississippi State won 45-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
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LSU wide receiver James Wright (82) celebrates his 48-yard pass reception with wide receiver Odell Beckham (3) in the first half of their NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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