Triple Option Attack: ACC announces football players of the week

Release from the ACC:

GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Pitt leads the way with three student-athletes honored as Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week. Two student-athletes from Florida State, North Carolina and Syracuse were recognized.

Pitt’s strong play on defense and special teams in last Thursday night’s 21-16 Coastal Division win over Virginia Tech was reflected in the selections for weekly honors. Pitt cornerback Reggie Mitchell was tabbed as ACC Defensive Back of the Week, while punter Ryan Winslow earned ACC Specialist of the Week recognition.

In addition, Pitt’s T.J. Clemmings was named the ACC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week, joining Florida State’s Tre’ Jackson and Duke’s Matt Skura. Jackson led the blocking up front in the second-ranked Seminoles’ 31-27 win over fifth-ranked Notre Dame, while Skura keyed the Blue Devils’ offensive line in their 20-13 win over Virginia.

Jackson joined FSU teammate Terrance Smith in earning a conference weekly honor, as Smith was named the ACC Linebacker of the Week.

North Carolina junior quarterback Marquise Williams received the nod as the ACC Offensive Back of the Week for the second week in a row following his performance in UNC’s high-scoring win over Georgia Tech.  Tar Heel sophomore wideout Ryan Switzer, who teamed up with Williams for a pair of touchdown passes, was named the ACC Receiver of the Week.

Syracuse defensive end Robert Welsh was named the ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week for his play in Saturday’s 30-7 road win at Wake Forest, while Orange quarterback AJ Long was named the ACC Rookie of the Week.