Sept. 16, 2013

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Gamecock senior quarterback Connor Shaw has been named AgSouth Athlete of the Week.

Connor Shaw was the catalyst in the Gamecocks’ offense that rolled up 579 yards in the 35-25 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday. The 6-1, 209-pound senior from Flowery Branch, Ga. completed 21-of-29 passes for 284 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. His TD passes came from 12, 26 and 33 yards. He added a game-high 84 yards on the ground. The 579 yards and the 31 first downs recorded by Carolina were both the second-highest marks in the Steve Spurrier era.