Freshman Harold Perkins Named SEC Defensive Player Of The Week

LSU freshman linebacker Harold Perkins was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance vs. Alabama on Saturday night. Per SEC:

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DEFENSIVE
Harold Perkins, LB, LSU

-Set a career-high with 8 tackles, including a sack for a 6-yard loss, and a team-high 3 QB hurries in the overtime win over Alabama ... Also broke up a pass in coverage on a third-down situation in the third quarter, forcing an Alabama punt.

-One of 4 true freshmen to start against the Crimson Tide ... Sack came on 3-and-5 at the LSU 6-yard line the second quarter, forcing an Alabama field goal.

-LSU held Alabama without a first half touchdown for the first time this season as the Crimson Tide were limited to season lows for first half points (6) and points thru three quarters (9).

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