Sept. 2, 2008
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Vanderbilt senior quarterback Chris Nickson was named Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Week Tuesday for his performance in the Commodores’ 34-13 win over Miami (Ohio) last Thursday.
Nickson’s Highlights from the Miami Game:
*Rushed for a career-high 166 yards and two touhdowns and threw for 91 yards and another score in Vanderbilt’s 34-13 win at Miami (Ohio).
*The rushing total ranks second all-time among VU quarterbacks, trailing only Van Heflin’s 167 yard effort against Air Force in 1979.
*His two rushing scores came in the first half as the Commodores built up a 27-10 halftime lead.