Smith, Boykin, Rainey Named to Weekly Honor Roll

Louisville, Ky. (Monday, September 19, 2011) – Two players from state of Georgia and one from Florida have been named to the Paul Hornung Award Weekly Honor Roll. The weekly recognition honors versatile, single-game performances around the nation by FBS student-athletes.

The Paul Hornung Award, presented by Texas Roadhouse, is awarded annually to the most versatile player in major college football.

Georgia’s Brandon Boykin is on the list for the third straight week after he put together another impressive showing on offense, defense and special teams. Just 70 miles away, Georgia Tech’s Orwin Smith posted an impressive performance of his own, running for over 100 yards and catching for over 100 yards and making contributions on special teams. Florida’s Chris Rainey was impactful on offense and added a spark on special teams by blocking a punt.

Week Three Selections to the Paul Hornung Award Weekly Honor Roll

• Georgia’s Brandon Boykin ran the ball once while also catching two passes for 14 yards in a 59-0 win over Coastal Carolina on Sept. 17. Boykin also returned a kick for 47 yards and on the defensive side of the ball he recorded four total tackles including two for loss in the Bulldogs’ win.

• Florida’s Chris Rainey had 21 carries for 108 yards, two receptions for 104 with a touchdown and three punt returns for 21 yards in a 33-23 win over Tennessee on Sept. 17. Rainey also blocked a punt that set up a Gator field goal.

• Georgia Tech’s Orwin Smith had five carries for 157 yards, breaking off a 95-yard run on Tech’s first play from scrimmage, the longest TD run in school history. He also had two receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown and three kick returns for 49 yards in a 66-24 win over Kansas on Sept. 17.

Past Paul Hornung Award Weekly Honor Roll Selections

Week One: Brandon Boykin (Georgia), T.Y. Hilton (Florida International), Marquis Maze (Alabama), Chris Rainey (Florida), Kendall Wright (Baylor).

Week Two: D.J. Beshears (Kansas), Brandon Boykin (Georgia), T.Y. Hilton (Florida International), LaMichael James (Oregon), Jamal Miles (Arizona State), Eric Page (Toledo).

Week Three: Brandon Boykin (Georgia), Chris Rainey (Florida) and Orwin Smith (Georgia Tech).