Week 7 Detmer Award: Louisiana Tech Duo Cameron, Patton Lead The Way

Oct 13, 2012; Shreveport, LA, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs wide receiver Quinton Patton (4) catches a touchdown over Texas A

Louisiana Tech fell short of its upset bid against No. 22 Texas A&M, but the Bulldogs’ quarterback-wide receiver duo of Colby Cameron and Quinton Patton led the way in the Week 7 Detmer Award vote. They headline this week’s ballots, with Eastern Michigan running back Bronson Hill getting plenty of love.

And though none of its players received votes, we have a shout-out for the Tulane Green Wave. Tulane upset Conference USA opponent SMU for head coach Curtis Johnson’s first win.

CollegeFootballZealots.com

#1 Quinton Patton, Louisiana Tech- caught 21 passes for 233 yards and 4 TDs in a losing effort to Texas A&M. Helped to give his team a chance at the end of the game by taking a short pass for a 62 yard TD with less than three minutes left in the game.

#2 Colby Cameron, Louisiana Tech- Threw for 450 yards on 44/58 for 5 TD. He threw TD passes with 1:46 and 0:33 on the clock to pull within two points of Texas A&M.

#3 Chuckie Keaton, Utah State- Helped his team win on the road against San Jose State as he threw for 273 yards and three TDs and added 47 yards rushing and a TD.

#4 Benny Cunningham, Middle Tennessee- Had two second half TD runs and 230 total yards rushing with four receptions as he helped his team beat FIU.

#5 Dri Archer, Kent State- Archer continued to have an impact in multiple ways this week. He had 222 yards rushing on 12 carries with a long of 87. He also tossed a 24 yard TD pass on his only attempt.

Matt Elder, BuffaloBillsDraft.com

1. RB Bronson Hill-Eastern Michigan
2. QB Colby Cameron-Louisiana Tech
3. WR Quitton Patton-Louisiana Tech
4. RB Dri Archer-Kent State
5. QB David Fales-San Jose State

Pat Johnston, One-Handed Grab

1. Quinton Patton, WR LA Tech, TWENTY-ONE receptions, 233 yards, 4 TDs in 59-57 loss to Texas A&M
2. Colby Cameron, QB LA Tech, 44/58 for 450 yards, 5 TD, 0 INT, 9 rush, 25 yards in 59-57 loss to Texas A&M
3. Bronson Hill, RB, EMU, 28 carries, 283 yards, 4 TDs in 52-47 loss to Toledo
4. Dri Archer, RB Kent St, 12 carries, 222 yards, 1 TD, 1/1 passing 24 yards, TD in 31-17 win over Army
5. Phillip Steward, LB Houston, 13 tackles (3.0 for loss), 2.5 sacks, 1 INT in 39-17 win over UAB

Tyler Cantrell, BlazerTV.com

1.) Quinton Patton WR, La Tech – I wish this guy was on my fantasy team…..

2.) Colby Cameron QB, La Tech – Bulldogs came up short in top 25
showdown with Texas A&M, but Cameron almost led them back with 5 TD
passes

3.) Kerwynn Williams RB, Utah St – 176 yards and 2 TDs in nice win
over San Jose St.

4.) Jordan Lynch QB, NIU – over 230 yards and 2 TDs through the air
along with 129 yards rushing and 2 more TD’s on the ground while NIU
just keeps on winning.

5.) Shane Carden QB, ECU – 5 TD passes

Honorable Mention: Cant put him on this list but a shout out to Tulane
QB Ryan Griffin. Griffinn and Tulane have been through a alot this
season injury wise but the senior QB lit up SMU with 302 yards passing
along with 3 TDs for a huge upset win for the Green Wave.

Matt Hargleroad, CowboyAltitude.com

1. Quinton Patton – LT

2. Bronson Hill – EMU

3. Benny Cunningham – MTSU

4. Stefphon Jefferson – NEV

5. Bernard Reedy – TOL

Kyle Kensing

1. Quinton Patton, Louisiana Tech
He was in the neighborhood of setting an NCAA record for single game receptions in Louisiana Tech’s thriller vs. Texas A&M.

2. Bronson Hill, Eastern Michigan
Though EMU fell short of winning its first game against a very good Toledo, you have to appreciate Bronson Hill’s effort. He scored three touchdowns in the third quarter only, and four on the game off a ridiculous 283 yards rushing.

3. Benny Cunningham, MTSU
Benny Cunningham scored both of his touchdowns in a huge second half rally past FIU, and went off for 230 yards. He’s been among the most productive rusher in all college football.

4. Colby Cameron, Louisiana Tech
Honestly, it’s a little ridiculous a quarterback who passed for five touchdowns and 450 yards is ranked this low. It’s more a testament to the outstanding week non-AQ players had than an indictment of anything Cameron did or didn’t do.

5. Dri Archer, Kent State
The versatile Dri Archer does so much for surprising 5-1 Kent State, and proved it against Army with 222 yards rushing, a touchdown, and a passing score on his one attempt.