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SEC Football: Game Balls, Top Performers for Week Four

By Justin Melton

Sep 24, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Stanley Boom Williams (18) runs the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Rashad Fenton (16) in the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Kentucky defeated South Carolina 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Stanley Boom Williams (18) runs the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Rashad Fenton (16) in the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Kentucky defeated South Carolina 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) runs the ball during a play that would result in a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) runs the ball during a play that would result in a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

Offense: Chad Kelly, QB, Ole Miss

This week Chad Kelly showed once again why he is the best quarterback in the SEC. He eviscerated the previously undefeated Georgia Bulldogs. He completed 18 of his 24 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns. Kelly also ran the ball four times for 53 yards and a touchdown.

In short, Kelly is the engine that makes the Ole Miss offense run. He will certainly be missed next season. Kelly’s combination of arm talent and running ability make him a truly dynamic player. I look for him to do well in the NFL.

Honorable Mentions:

Joshua Dobbs, QB, Tennessee

Speaking of dynamic quarterbacks, Joshua Dobbs certainly fits that description. He led Tennessee to its first win over Florida in a decade. Dobbs struggled early in the game, but then he went off in the second half. He completed 16 of 32 passes for 319 yards and four touchdowns. He also added a score on the ground.

The only reason Dobbs is not the Game Ball winner this week is because of his two interceptions. As a senior starter he has to know better than to try to force the ball into windows that just aren’t open.

Stanley Williams, RB, Kentucky

Boom Williams had a big game in Kentucky’s win over South Carolina. He carried the ball 15 times for 123 yards. That’s an average of 8.2 yards per carry. He also added a touchdown. Williams is similar to Chad Kelly in that he is the most important player on his offensive unit.

It seems like Mark Stoops has finally realized that fact. Expect to see Boom, and his backups, carrying the ball a lot over the remainder of the season. Kentucky’s strength is the rushing attack. If they can lean on it consistently, maybe they can sneak into a lower-tier bowl game.

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