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Teddy Ruben Tabbed Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week
9/14/2015 10:19:00 AM | Football
TROY, Alabama – Troy wide receiver and punt returner Teddy Ruben was named the Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week following his performance against Charleston Southern, the Sun Belt Conference announced Monday.
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Ruben, a senior from Scottsdale, Ariz., scored three touchdowns in the Trojans' 44-16 victory over the Buccaneers. Ruben scored his final touchdown of the night when he took a 64-yard punt return to the house in the fourth quarter.
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Ruben became the 20th player in Troy history to score 18 points in a game, which tied him for the seventh most points in a game in school history. His first two touchdowns of the game came in the first quarter on back-to-back drives. His first touchdown, a 47-yard catch, was the second touchdown of his career and the longest reception of his career.
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Ruben finished the night with 174 all-purpose yards. He established new career highs in both receptions (6) and receiving yards (89).
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The Trojans travel to Madison, Wis., this weekend as they head to Big Ten opponent, Wisconsin. Kickoff between the Badgers and Trojans is slated for 2:30 p.m. on the Big Ten Network.
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Fans can follow the football squad on Twitter @TroyTrojansFB, and on Instagram @TroyTrojansFootball.
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For more information on Troy Athletics, visit TroyTrojans.com. Fans can also find the Trojans on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat by searching for TroyAthletics.
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Ruben, a senior from Scottsdale, Ariz., scored three touchdowns in the Trojans' 44-16 victory over the Buccaneers. Ruben scored his final touchdown of the night when he took a 64-yard punt return to the house in the fourth quarter.
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Ruben became the 20th player in Troy history to score 18 points in a game, which tied him for the seventh most points in a game in school history. His first two touchdowns of the game came in the first quarter on back-to-back drives. His first touchdown, a 47-yard catch, was the second touchdown of his career and the longest reception of his career.
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Ruben finished the night with 174 all-purpose yards. He established new career highs in both receptions (6) and receiving yards (89).
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The Trojans travel to Madison, Wis., this weekend as they head to Big Ten opponent, Wisconsin. Kickoff between the Badgers and Trojans is slated for 2:30 p.m. on the Big Ten Network.
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Fans can follow the football squad on Twitter @TroyTrojansFB, and on Instagram @TroyTrojansFootball.
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For more information on Troy Athletics, visit TroyTrojans.com. Fans can also find the Trojans on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat by searching for TroyAthletics.
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