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George Byrd's blocked punt.

Byrd Named A-10 Special Teams Player Of Week

November 13, 2005 | Football

Nov. 13, 2005

AMHERST, Mass. - Freshman George Byrd (Naples, Fla.) was named the Atlantic 10 Special Teams Player of the Week on Sunday after his blocked punt against Army on Saturday in the 34-27 loss. Byrd's block was recovered by teammate Bryan Haynes for a touchdown in the third quarter with 6:07 left. The touchdown brought the Minutemen to within 19-17. It marked Massachusetts' first blocked punt for a touchdown since Sept. 4, 2004, at Delaware State .Byrd was also in on one tackle.

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