Nov. 10, 2008

University of South Carolina senior Jordin Lindsey was named the Southeastern Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week for his efforts in the Gamecocks’ 34-21 win over Arkansas, the league office announced today.

Lindsey, a 6-3, 266-pound defensive end from Mobile, Ala., recorded a pair of solo tackles and had a key interception in the Carolina victory last Saturday. After Arkansas had narrowed the deficit to 20-14 in the third quarter, Lindsey intercepted a Casey Dick pass and returned it 40 yards to the Razorback 15-yard line. Two plays later the Gamecocks were in the endzone, regaining a 13-point advantage.

Lindsey was part of a defensive unit that held Arkansas to just 54 rushing yards on 31 attempts.

Lindsey becomes the fifth Gamecock football player to be honored by the SEC this fall. Previous honorees include Chris Smelley, Ryan Succop, Captain Munnerlyn and Spencer Lanning.

Lindsey and the No. 23/24 Gamecocks (7-3, 4-3 SEC) will travel to face No. 3/3 Florida (8-1, 6-1 SEC) in Gainesville on Saturday afternoon. Kick time is set for 3:30 p.m. ET and the contest will be televised nationally by CBS.