NEW ORLEANS – University of South Alabama junior running back Tra Minter has been voted the Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in the Jaguars' win over Alabama State, with the announcement coming from the league office Monday.
It's the second time this season the Ellaville, Ga., resident has been recognized after he was named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll following the South's defeat of Texas State last month.
After the Jags forced a three-and-out by the Hornets to begin the second half, Minter scored on a 75-yard punt return that was the longest in school history and the first run back for a touchdown since Jeremé Jones had a 54-yard effort against Pikeville (Ky.