WVU's Devine, Austin honored by Big East

Monday, October 26, 2009

By Colin Dunlap, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Michael Switzer/Associated Press

West Virginia running back Noel Devine, No. 7 celebrates with teammate Will Johnson after scoring on a 56-yard touchdown run against Connecticut during the fourth quarter Saturday's game.

West Virginia junior running back Noel Devine and freshman receiver/returner Tavon Austin were lauded by the Big East Conference today for their performances in a 28-24 win over Connecticut on Saturday.

Devine earned the conference offensive player of the week award, as he rushed for 178 yards -- 171 in the second half -- on 23 carries, including a game-winning 56-yard touchdown with 2:10 left.

Austin, one of just a handful of true freshmen who play for the Mountaineers, was named Big East special teams player of the week. He returned the opening kickoff 98 yards for a score.

Colin Dunlap can be reached at cdunlap@post-gazette.com.

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First published on October 26, 2009 at 11:29 am