Monday, September 27, 2010

D1 Athletes Star on Offense on Sunday

Big games for D1 athletes on Sunday. D1 Columbus athlete Lance Moore registered 221 total yards, including a career-high 149 yards receiving and two touchdowns for the New Orleans Saints. He also had a career-long 72-yard punt return to set up the Saints' first score. Cleveland Browns RB Peyton Hillis had 144 yards on the ground on 22 carries and one touchdown. He had over 6 yards per carry and became the first Browns running back to rush for 100 yards against the Baltimore Ravens. Hillis also led Browns receivers with seven catches for 36 yards, his reception total tying his career high. San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers had a huge afternoon going 29 of 53 for 455 yards and 2 TDs. Finally, Colts QB Peyton Manning passed for 325 yards and three touchdowns to propel the Colts to a win.

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