Adrian Bushell named Big East special teams player of the week

by Mike Rutherford on Nov 7, 2011 3:11 PM EST in Football

Bushell becomes the second consecutive Cardinal to earn the award. Chris Philpott's performance against Syracuse got him the nod last week.

Teddy Bridgewater also received his second straight honor roll mention.

From the release:

Bushell was named BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Week after he made a play that potentially resulted in a 10-point swing in Louisville’s 38-35 win at No. 24/21 West Virginia when he blocked a short field goal attempt that would have tied the game. Instead, a teammate picked up the loose ball and returned it 82 yards for a touchdown, giving the Cardinals a 31-21 lead. Bushell also finished with seven tackles to help the Cardinals to their first win in Morgantown since 1990.

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BIG EAST OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Geno Smith • Jr. • QB • West Virginia • Miami, Fla.

BIG EAST DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Khaseem Greene • Jr. • LB • Rutgers • Elizabeth, N.J.

BIG EAST SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Adrian Bushell• Jr. • CB • Louisville • DeSoto, Texas

WEEKLY HONOR ROLL

Tony Miliano • Fr. • K • Cincinnati • North Bend, Ohio

Scored 14 points and made field goals of 27, 40, 32 and 41 yards in a 26-23 win at Pittsburgh.

Lyle McCombs • Fr. • RB • Connecticut • Staten Islad, N.Y.

Rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries in a 28-21 win against Syracuse.

Teddy Bridgewater • Fr. • QB • Louisville • Miami, Fla.

Completed 21 of 27 passes for 246 yards and one touchdown with one interception in a 38-35 win at West Virginia. Completed his first 10 passes.

DeDe Lattimore • So. • LB • USF • Athens, Ga.

Had 11 tackles, 2.5 sacks and three tackles for loss in a 20-17 overtime loss at Rutgers.

Alec Lemon • Jr. • WR • Syracuse • Crofton, Md.

Had nine receptions for a career-high 157 yards and a touchdown in a 28-21 loss at Connecticut.

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Well deserved for Bushell

But how does Geno Smith get the Offensive player of the week award over Teddy? Teddy is named national Freshman of the week in a game were he lead the offense to defeat Geno’s (Jr) team in what could be considered an offensive shootout. I haven’t taken the time to look at Geno’s completion percentage or yardage to see if it’s better than Teddy’s 21 for 27, but I would think the nod would have to go to the winning quarterback here.

by CardinalCory on Nov 7, 2011 3:36 PM EST reply actions