Briggs Named WAC Offensive Player of the Week
Nov 25 | Football
Dallas, Texas -- SMU senior running back Kris Briggs was named Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week today for his performance in the Mustangs' 24-21 win over Tulsa last Saturday.
The Carthage, Texas native rushed for a career-high 198 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. His 96-yard TD run in the second quarter was the longest in school history and tied for the longest play from scrimmage in SMU annals. His four-yard score in the third period gave SMU a 17-7 lead.
"The way Kris played Saturday was a great way to finish his career," said SMU head coach Phil Bennett. "He has been through a lot of adversity this year but he has provided great leadership on this team. That was a special performance he had against Tulsa and I couldn't be happier for him."
Briggs moved into ninth place on the SMU all-time rushing list in the game, past Doak Walker and Kyle Rote, finishing his career with 2,106 yards.
