LOUISIANA La. - Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns football coaching staff honors its outstanding performers from the previous week’s game by designating them as Players of the Week.

This week’s Offensive Player of the Game award for this past week’s game against Troy was given to sophomore wide receiver Derrick Smith. He picked up his first honor of the 2006 season.

Smith led all players with four catches for 82 yards – his season-high for yards gained.

The Special Forces Player of the Game was awarded to punter Brit Framel.

Framel averaged 44 yards on seven punts, including a season-best 54-yard punt.

The Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week was Marlin Miller. The Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week was Colin Windsor.

The Kuhuna Award for the biggest hit on special teams was given to Antwyne Zanders.

No award was given for Defensive Player of the Game.


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