TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Following a 30-12 win over Auburn, Alabama’s coaching staff recognized 10 players of the week on Monday afternoon. Four guys apiece were awarded on offense and defense, while two players rounded out the list on special teams. The trio of Bradley Bozeman, Cam Robinson and Jonah Williams kept things focused along the offensive line. Bozeman anchored the group at center, while Robinson and Williams cleared the edges for 203 rushing yards, 501 total yards, and eight third down conversions on 16 attempts.
Alabama’s offensive line blocked for 26 first downs, and did not allow a sack.
ArDarius Stewart posted his fourth 100-yard game against the Tigers, joining his efforts against Southern California, Arkansas and Mississippi State. He totaled a career-high 10 catches for 127 yards and a score.
The junior is now seventh in school history in career receptions (124) and ninth in receiving yards (1,659).
The quartet of Jonathan Allen, Ryan Anderson, Shaun Dion Hamilton and Dalvin Tomlinson stifled a potent Tigers rushing attack. Auburn’s Kamryn Pettway entered last week’s contest averaging 138.13 yards rushing, but the sophomore was limited to 17 yards on 12 carries. As a whole, the Tigers rushed for 66 yards on 26 attempts. To add more insult to injury, the Tide’s defense hasn’t given up a touchdown in four games.
Adam Griffith turned in a strong performance, nailing all three of his field goals and extra points.
On kickoffs, Griffith averaged 64 yards per boot with five touchbacks on seven tries. Minkah Fitzpatrick recorded four total tackles, including one on special teams. He allowed 34 kick return yards combined to Auburn’s Kerryon Johnson (14) and Stephen Roberts (20).
Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag.
