Jay C. Upchurch
9/11/2006, 10:32 AM
DALLAS — Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson has been named
the Big 12 Conference's Offensive Player of the Week for his performance
in last Saturday's win over Washington. The junior rushed 32 times for
165 yards a two touchdowns in the 37-20 Sooner triumph.
Peterson, currently the nation's No. 6-rusher with 152.0 yards per game,
posted strong numbers against a UW defense that has been stingy against
the run. The Huskies allowed just 50 rushing yards in their season
opener and last season held down the likes of UCLA's Maurice Drew
(14-33) and USC's Reggie Bush (8-51).
With 304 yards thus far, Peterson is off to the best two-game start of
his career.
Peterson also caught two passes for six yards last Saturday and
currently has three receptions for 75 yards on the season.
OU SID
the Big 12 Conference's Offensive Player of the Week for his performance
in last Saturday's win over Washington. The junior rushed 32 times for
165 yards a two touchdowns in the 37-20 Sooner triumph.
Peterson, currently the nation's No. 6-rusher with 152.0 yards per game,
posted strong numbers against a UW defense that has been stingy against
the run. The Huskies allowed just 50 rushing yards in their season
opener and last season held down the likes of UCLA's Maurice Drew
(14-33) and USC's Reggie Bush (8-51).
With 304 yards thus far, Peterson is off to the best two-game start of
his career.
Peterson also caught two passes for six yards last Saturday and
currently has three receptions for 75 yards on the season.
OU SID