Nick Fairley: SEC Defensive Player of the Week

[AUChizad]

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Auburn's Nick Fairley is SEC defensive player of week
Published: Monday, September 13, 2010, 10:40 AM
Charles Goldberg -- The Birmingham News

Fairley was named the league defensive player of the week after helping spark the Tigers to a 17-14 win over Mississippi State. Fairley had the best game of his career which included an interception that Auburn followed up with a touchdown, a fumble recovery that led to a field goal, 1 ½ sacks and five tackles, including 2 ½ for a loss.

Defensive coordinator Ted Roof said Sunday night that Fairley is improving.

"It's a combination of Nick buying into what we're doing and experiencing some success, and also the work Tracy Rocker's done with him,'' Roof said. "I think Coach Rocker's done a wonderful job with him in his development. He has not arrived. There's a lot of room for growth. But that's a major step in the right direction. Now we'l see if he can take the next step."

Fairley is the first Tiger since Karibi Dede in 2005 to record a fumble recovery and an interception in an SEC game.

Cam gets Offensive POTW last week. Fairley gets Defensive POTW this week.

Not a bad start on the season. Hopefully Dyer can pick up Freshman of the week against Clemson to complete the trifecta!

[djsimp]

I can def see Dyer doing so. I do believe that Fairley will continue to be a dominant force on the DL. With Stephens back as well, I certainly wouldn't be surprised to see our D pin their ears back.

[GH2001]

BTW - Dyer and Cam COULD have a good night this Saturday seeing as how Clemson gave up 21 to.....Presbyterian.  Hope springs eternal that the Clemson D from Sat night shows up to JHS.

[AUChizad]

I can def see Dyer doing so.

Fa show.

He has gotten the nod as starter this week since Fannin's out with an injury.

[djsimp]

BTW - Dyer and Cam COULD have a good night this Saturday seeing as how Clemson gave up 21 to.....Presbyterian.  Hope springs eternal that the Clemson D from Sat night shows up to JHS.

I am almost willing to bet anyone that Dyer has a 100+ rushing night against Clemson. Like Chad said, Dyer gets the nod as the starter. With a whole game to play, I am believing Dyer will shine bright. Once this happens, the opposing D's will have another player to be concerned with. Once this happens, things start opening up. Me excited!

[Tiger Wench]

Fairley was incredible.  I actually predicted the DPOW to the corndog Thursday night after the game.  But he is used to me being right all the time...

[chinook]

Fairley was incredible.  I actually predicted the DPOW to the corndog Thursday night after the game.  But he is used to me being right all the time...

says the ipod car jack.

[Tiger Wench]

says the ipod car jack.

That was a technical error.  Faulty design on the part of Volvo to put the jack next to my cupholder.