Football: Austin Named to Hornung Honor Roll
November 14, 2011 11:30 AM | General
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Junior inside receiver Tavon Austin has 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.
Austin showed his versatility by making positive contributions on special teams and on his respective side of the ball. He had nine receptions for West Virginia in its upset of Cincinnati on the road.
Austin, who had contributions via rush, reception, punt return and kick return, helped keep West Virginia alive in a heated race to the Big East Conference Championship.
Fans now can vote online at www.votepaulhornung.com to help select finalists for the 2011 award. The three selections are among the 61 players eligible for fan voting on the Facebook page powered by Texas Roadhouse and the Louisville Sports Commission.
The Mountaineers are currently on a bye week, but return to action at Milan Puskar Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25 to take on Pitt in the Backyard Brawl. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. and the game will be televised on ESPN.
The Paul Hornung Award, presented by Texas Roadhouse, is awarded annually to the most versatile player in major college football.
Austin showed his versatility by making positive contributions on special teams and on his respective side of the ball. He had nine receptions for West Virginia in its upset of Cincinnati on the road.
Austin, who had contributions via rush, reception, punt return and kick return, helped keep West Virginia alive in a heated race to the Big East Conference Championship.
Fans now can vote online at www.votepaulhornung.com to help select finalists for the 2011 award. The three selections are among the 61 players eligible for fan voting on the Facebook page powered by Texas Roadhouse and the Louisville Sports Commission.
The Mountaineers are currently on a bye week, but return to action at Milan Puskar Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25 to take on Pitt in the Backyard Brawl. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. and the game will be televised on ESPN.
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