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South Alabama's Tra Minter honored by Sun Belt Conference

South Alabama running back Tra Minter on Monday was named Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week.

Minter, a junior from Ellabell, Ga., totaled 231 all-purpose yards in a 45-7 victory over Alabama State on Saturday. Minter returned a punt 75 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter, the longest punt return in school history and the Jaguars' first for a touchdown since 2010.

Minter also returned a kickoff 45 yards to set up another touchdown, totaling 73 yards on kickoff returns and 88 punt returns. He also rushed for a season-high 61 yards, including an 8-yard touchdown in the first quarter.