TROY, Ala. – Troy senior punter Mike Rivers has been named the Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week following his performance in Troy's victory at South Alabama this past Thursday; the league office announced Monday afternoon.
In a game where starting field position was of the utmost importance, Rivers delivered, averaging 42.8 yards on his six punts with 4-of-6 landing inside the 20-yard line. Troy defeated South Alabama, 10-6, for its fifth straight victory in the series and the Trojans' sixth straight win in the city of Mobile – four vs.