Ahmmon Richards Named ACC Co Rookie Of the Week

Ahmmon Richards has earned ACC Rookie of the Week after setting a school record for a true freshman with 144 yards receiving on four receptions. Richards shared the award with Georgia Tech’s Dedrick Mills who scored three touchdowns.

Richards had two vital receptions in the second half. Sixty-one and 62-yard receptions keyed two drives and set Miami up for touchdowns that put the game away. Miami crushed Appalachian State 45-10.

Richards is the first UM player to be named a player of the week this season. It’s likely not the last time Richards receives ACC Rookie of the week. He is going to be counted on a lot the rest of the season. With classmate Sam Bruce possibly out for the season, Richards and Stacy Coley are going to be Brad Kaaya’s go to receivers.

Through three games, Richards is the ‘Hurricanes leader in receiving yards and yards per catch and second in receptions and receiving touchdowns. Richards impact is rare among freshman. He ranks 83rd nationally in receiving yards, but third among freshmen. South Carolina tops all freshmen with 207 receiving yards, Richards is only four yards behind him.

“‘Canes frosh WR Ahmmon Richards ran only 15 routes, picked up 142 yards on 4 catches.

An absurd 9.47 yards/route.” pic.twitter.com/JhzskHQFVl

— John Clough (@John_Clough) September 18, 2016

Florida State follows on October 8. The Seminoles pass defense has been porous through the first three weeks. They are giving up an average of 267 yards per game. That ranks 67th nationally and includes giving up only 142 yards against FCS Charleston Southern.

Against two games FBS competition this season, the Seminoles have given up 733 yards passing and 11 touchdown passes. Ole Miss and Louisville shredded the ‘Noles defense. FSU’s passing efficiency defense ranks 92nd nationally.