Isaiah Crowell in action at Georgia’s practice.ATHENS, Ga. – Isaiah Crowell racked up three milestones in four days.
After his first collegiate 100-yard rushing performance in Saturday’s 45-42 loss to South Carolina, Georgia’s touted tailback was named Monday as the SEC co-freshman of the week. Tuesday, Bulldogs coach Mark Richt tabbed the 5-foot-11, 215-pounder from Columbus to start this week’s game against Coastal Carolina.
Crowell, who has backed up junior Richard Samuel the first two weeks, rushed for 60 yards on 15 carries against Boise State and for 118 yards on 16 carries against the Gamecocks. His 89 yards per game ranks sixth in the Southeastern Conference.
“We do have him slated as the starter this week,” Richt said. “Part of it is his production as a runner, but Richard is also hobbled.”
Richt said Samuel has a heel injury and junior Carlton Thomas is the likely No. 2 tailback this week.