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Trevathan, Tydlacka Receive Honors
Kentucky Football Notebook: Kentucky Fans Win Big Blue Crush
LEXINGTON,
Ky. – Linebacker Danny Trevathan and punter Ryan Tydlacka have
been recognized for their efforts in Kentucky’s game at Georgia on
Saturday.
Trevathan was one of five players who received
an “SEC Helmet Sticker” from Chris Low, Southeastern Conference beat
writer for ESPN.com. Trevathan was Honorable-Mention (national)
Linebacker of the Week from the College Football Performance Awards and
Tydlacka was Honorable Mention Punter of the Week.
Trevathan
notched 17 tackles, the third time in the last four games he has tied
his career-high tackle total. Trevathan had three tackles for
loss, including a quarterback sack. He also caused two fumbles,
both of which were recovered by the Wildcats. For the season,
Trevathan continues to lead the SEC in total tackles (135) and is now
tied for the league lead in fumbles caused (five). This is the
fourth time this season he has been honored by the College Football
Performance Awards and second time he has garnered an SEC helmet
sticker.
Tydlacka punted eight times for a 46.4-yard
average, including a long punt of 63 yards. He had three punts
inside the Georgia 20-yard line. Kentucky had a net punting
average of 41.1 yards. This is the fifth time in 11 games this
season that Tydlacka has been honored by the CFPA.
Kentucky
Wins Big Blue Crush Blood Drive: After trailing the first two days,
Kentucky fans came from behind to win the 24th annual Big Blue Crush
blood drive, 3,219 units to 2,969.
“We’re a big blue
nation of lifesavers, and Kentucky patients are the big winners,” said
Bill Reed, Kentucky Blood Center President & CEO.
This
was the 24th annual Big Blue Crush. Kentucky has now won two years in a
row. Tennessee still leads the rivalry 12 to 11 with 1 tie.
The trophy presentation will be during the Kentucky-Tennessee football game, Nov. 26.
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