Micah Abernathy - SEC Defensive Player of the Week

[ChattaTNVol]

DEFENSE
Micah Abernathy, DB, Tennessee
•Making his second career start at free safety, sophomore Micah Abernathy recorded three solo tackles and set a new Tennessee record with three fumbles recovered.
•Abernathy's three fumble recoveries resulted in 14 points for the Vols. He recovered a fumble by Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans at the VT 5-yard line at the beginning of the second quarter and the Vols scored on a TD pass from Joshua Dobbs to Jauan Jennings on the ensuing possession to pull to within 14-7. Abernathy's second fumble recovery was early in the fourth quarter and halted a 10-play, 45-yard Virginia Tech drive. On the Vols' following possession, Abernathy recovered a VT fumble while playing punt coverage, grabbing the loose ball at the VT 43-yard line. Tennessee turned his third fumble recovery into a 27-yard Dobbs TD run and a 38-17 Tennessee lead.
•Abernathy leads the nation as the only player in 2016 with three fumbles recovered.

Week 2: Football Players of the Week

Congratulation Micah, and thanks.

 

[Nerwen Aldarion]

It's a school record I know thst

 

[vollygirl]

Well done Micah!

Too bad our fans are more concerned the players got a trophy after the game.

 

[knoxvol16]

The young man is a stud. We noticed his effort during the App State game and it certainly carried over to the B@B.

 

[Alto1]

Great post CTV!
This young Man played his arse off!
Definitely has a nose for the ball......
Gonna be VERY special before he leaves the hill..........

 

[Nerwen Aldarion]

Well done Micah!

Too bad our fans are more concerned the players got a trophy after the game.

Yeah when I saw how far this was down I had to bump it up. Some people want to whine about everything while overlooking the good things

 

[landscapingvol]

He should not have won it. VT gave him the fumbles so it really doesn't count.

 

[24/7vol]

Props 22

 

[Volador]

Believe kudos are in place for the defensive backs coaching crew as Micah followed the ball and the play till after the whistle blew. Him being there those 3 times (and more) was by design. Congrats Micah and coaches!

 

[VOL 4 Life 83]

Congrats to Micah

 

[VolFreakJosh]

It's nice to see a positive thread for once. Good for Abernathy! He deserves it.