Sept. 4, 2007
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Georgia Tech junior tackle Andrew Gardner was named ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week and senior kicker Travis Bell was named ACC Specialist of the Week when the conference office announced winners from Week One today.
Gardner, a junior from Tyrone, Ga., helped pave the way for Georgia Tech running backs to pile up 265 yards on the ground in Tech’s 33-3 win at Notre Dame. Gardner played in 61 snaps during the game, registering 11 knockdowns and providing the blocking that allowed the Georgia Tech offense to accumulate 386 yards on the day. Behind Gardner and the dominating Yellow Jacket offensive line, Yellow Jacket running back Tashard Choice ran for 196 yards and two touchdowns.
Bell connected on four field goals in five attempts, making three-pointers from 29, 32, 39 and 40 yards. He also was perfect on all three PAT attempts, which extended his current string to 104 extra points without a miss. In all, Bell scored a career-high 15 points on the day.
Other ACC Player of the Week award winners were Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan (Offensive Back of the Week), Boston College cornerback Dejuan Tribble (Defensive Back), Philip Merling (Defensive Tackle), and North Carolina quarterback T.J. Yates (Rookie).
