Athlete of the week: Brenden Knox

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Richard Crank

Brenden Knox during the Marshall vs Middle TN game

ABOUT BRENDEN KNOX:

Position: Running back

Class: Redshirt sophomore

Height: 6’0

Weight: 220 lbs.

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

LAST WEEK’S RESULTS:

vs. Florida Atlantic University, W 36-31

Rushing: 23 ATT, 220 YDS, 2 TD, 43 Long

Receiving: 2 REC, 6 YDS, 4 Long

Marshall University’s redshirt sophomore running back Brenden Knox is named this week’s athlete of the week after helping secure the Herd’s big win over Florida Atlantic University with a final score of 36-31. Knox  was named C-USA Offensive Player of the Week having 23 rushing attempts for a total of 220 yards, along with scoring two touchdowns. On the receiving end, he had two receptions for six yards. Knox scored the winning touchdown.