University of Florida sophomore quarterback Tim Tebow has been named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. It's the second time in three weeks Tebow has won the honor. In a win against the University of Mississippi:
Tebow accounted for 427 yards of total offense, including a school record 166 rushing yards by a quarterback, in Florida's 30-24 win at Ole Miss.
He also had career-highs in completions (20), attempts (34) and rushing attempts (27). He also threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns.
The 427 total offensive yards is best in the SEC this season.
For the season, Tebow leads the SEC in passing efficiency, is sixth in rushing yards and leads the SEC in rushing touchdowns (7).
