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Brooks earns spot on Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll
9/6/2023 10:00:00 AM | Football
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Fresno State senior wide receiver Erik Brooks has been named to the Paul Hornung Award honor roll for his performance in Week One, the organization announced on Wednesday.
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Brooks was the leading receiver in Fresno State's 39-35 victory at Purdue last Saturday, finishing the game with nine catches for 170 yards, two touchdowns, and adding a kickoff return for 35 yards. Brooks had a career-high day in all categories, including the 35-yard run on his first-ever return.
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Brooks was quarterback Mikey Keene's favorite target in their first game together. Keene found Brooks on four plays of 20 or more yards in the win.
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Wednesday's announcement marks the first recognition for Brooks since being a nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy in 2021.
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The Paul Hornung Award is given annually by the Louisville Sports Commission (LSC) to the most versatile player in major college football. The Award was created by the LSC in January 2010 with the support of the Golden Boy himself, Paul Hornung, a native and lifelong resident of Louisville and member of the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame.
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Brooks was the leading receiver in Fresno State's 39-35 victory at Purdue last Saturday, finishing the game with nine catches for 170 yards, two touchdowns, and adding a kickoff return for 35 yards. Brooks had a career-high day in all categories, including the 35-yard run on his first-ever return.
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Brooks was quarterback Mikey Keene's favorite target in their first game together. Keene found Brooks on four plays of 20 or more yards in the win.
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Wednesday's announcement marks the first recognition for Brooks since being a nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy in 2021.
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The Paul Hornung Award is given annually by the Louisville Sports Commission (LSC) to the most versatile player in major college football. The Award was created by the LSC in January 2010 with the support of the Golden Boy himself, Paul Hornung, a native and lifelong resident of Louisville and member of the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame.
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