Boston College Athletics
Ryan, Silva Named ACC Players of the Week
October 08, 2007 | Football
Oct. 8, 2007
Boston College senior quarterback Matt Ryan and senior safety Jamie Silva have received ACC Player of the Week awards following the Eagles' 55-24 win over Bowling Green, the league announced Monday.
Ryan completed 24-of-32 passes for 312 yards and four touchdowns on Saturday. His 71-yard touchdown pass to Justin Jarvis in the third quarter was the longest of the season and the longest touchdown pass of his career. Ryan, who is beginning to emerge as a serious Heisman candidate, has now thrown for 15 touchdowns and 1,857 yards for the year, placing him at the top of the league in both categories.
Silva tied a Boston College single-game record with three interceptions, one of which he returned 65 yards for the first touchdown of his career. He also accumulated six tackles, including five solos, to lead the BC defense. Silva now leads the conference with five interceptions this season, and has totaled 11 in his career at Boston College.
Other honorees included North Carolina place kicker Connor Barth (specialist), Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor (rookie), North Carolina OT Garrett Reynolds (offensive lineman), and Maryland linebacker Dave Philistin (defensive lineman).
