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Gamecocks Once Again Named SEC Players Of The Week

10:48 AM, Oct 8, 2012   |    comments
  • South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Ace Sanders returns a punt for a touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs as South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Damario Jeffery (33) and South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Bruce Ellington (23) follow, in the first half of the game at Williams-Brice Stadium. (image credit: Jeff Blake-US PRESSWIRE)
  • South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Ace Sanders returns a punt in the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Williams-Brice Stadium. South Carolina won 35-7. (image credit: Daniel Shirey-US PRESSWIRE)
    
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Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- USC's center, T.J. Johnson, has been named Offensive Lineman of The Week by the SEC. Along with Johnson, Ace Sanders was named Co-Special Teams Player of The Week. 

Johnson's play at center helped the Gamecocks to a 35-7 win over Georgia Saturday.

Ace Sanders scored on a 70 yard punt return in the 1st quarter to bring South Carolina to a 21-0 lead over the Bulldogs. 

Also getting a nod from the SEC, Tailback Marcus Lattimore was acknowledged for his outstanding performance in the game for 24 carries totaling 109 yards, including his third quarter touchdown.

Visit the SEC's rundown of all the Players Of The Week.