Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Ernest Dye Jr. named MVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week
09/23/2019 | 5:04:00 | Football
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Southern Illinois left tackle Ernest Dye Jr. is the Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week, the league office announced on Monday.
A senior with 20-career starts to his credit, Dye Jr. was instrumental in helping the Saluki offense generate 526 yards of total offense and 27 first downs in a 41-28 loss to FBS Arkansas State last Saturday. He helped pave the way for both a 100-yard rusher (Javon Williams Jr.) and 100-yard receiver (Avante Cox). Dye Jr. graded out at 90 percent with five knockdowns/bonus blocks and had no penalties or mental errors.
He is the son of Ernest Dye, who played offensive tackle at South Carolina and six seasons in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals and St. Louis Rams. His offensive line coach with the Cardinals was Saluki Hall of Famer Carl Mauck, who also coached at SIU (2006-07) under Jerry Kill.
A senior with 20-career starts to his credit, Dye Jr. was instrumental in helping the Saluki offense generate 526 yards of total offense and 27 first downs in a 41-28 loss to FBS Arkansas State last Saturday. He helped pave the way for both a 100-yard rusher (Javon Williams Jr.) and 100-yard receiver (Avante Cox). Dye Jr. graded out at 90 percent with five knockdowns/bonus blocks and had no penalties or mental errors.
He is the son of Ernest Dye, who played offensive tackle at South Carolina and six seasons in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals and St. Louis Rams. His offensive line coach with the Cardinals was Saluki Hall of Famer Carl Mauck, who also coached at SIU (2006-07) under Jerry Kill.
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