SEC Week Five Top Performers

The home office of the Southeastern Conference has announced its weekly player awards for week five. As reported by ESPN's Chris Lowe and available at www.secsports.com, they are:

OFFENSE

Charles Scott, RB, LSU: Rushed for a season-high 95 yards on 19 carries and scored two touchdowns, including the game-winner on a 33-yard run to beat Georgia 20-13.

DEFENSE

Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama: Recorded a game-high 12 tackles in Alabama's 38-20 win over Kentucky and had a hand in three turnovers that led to 17 points for the Crimson Tide. His forced fumble led to a 45-yard return for a touchdown by Courtney Upshaw, and McClain also intercepted a pass and deflected a pass.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Wes Byrum, PK, Auburn: Accounted for 14 of Auburn's points, four field goals and two extra points, in the Tigers' 26-22 win at Tennessee. His four field goals were a career high and the most for an Auburn kicker since 2004.

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

John Jerry, OT, Ole Miss: Graded out at 85 percent in the running game and 97 percent in the passing game, while finishing with four knockdown blocks in the 23-7 win over Vanderbilt.

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

Tenarius Wright, DE, Arkansas: Finished with two tackles for loss, including a sack, in Arkansas' 47-19 win over Texas A&M. Also caused two fumbles, the first one coming with Texas A&M driving inside the Arkansas 10. Jerry Franklin scooped up the fumble and returned it 85 yards for a touchdown.

FRESHMAN

Onterio McCalebb, RB, Auburn: Accounted for 204 all-purpose yards in the 26-22 win over Tennessee, the most for an Auburn player this season. His 52-yard kickoff return set up the clinching field goal for the Tigers.