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Iowa’s Anthony Nelson wins Big Ten Freshman of the Week
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Freshmen make an impact in college football year after year and weekly throughout the season. For Week 1 in the Big Ten, it was Iowa’s Anthony Nelson who made his presence felt.
Nelson won the Big Ten’s Freshman of the Week award for Week 1.
.@HawkeyeFootball DE Anthony Nelson is the #B1G Freshman of the Week, with 2.5 sacks & 2 FF against Miami (Ohio) pic.twitter.com/qvgsCur3tb
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 5, 2016
Any time a player gets 2.5 sacks or forces multiple fumbles, they end up making a heck of a difference. When you can do both, you apparently get named the Big Ten’s Freshman of the Week.
Nelson led the Hawkeyes to a 45-21 win over Miami (OH) to open up the 2016 season.
Kevin covers Big Ten football for Saturday Tradition.