Alabama QB Young, LB Anderson named SEC players of year
By JOHN ZENOR
AP Sports Writer
Alabama once again collected a Southeastern Conference title and two big league-wide individual awards. Quarterback Bryce Young is the SEC’s offensive player of the year and linebacker Will Anderson Jr. is the top defensive player as voted on by a panel of sports writers and broadcasters covering the league. The voting results were released on Wednesday. Georgia’s Kirby Smart was the pick as coach of the year after leading the Bulldogs to a 12-0 regular season and into the College Football Playoffs. Bulldogs freshman tight end Brock Bowers is the selection as top newcomer after leading the team in receiving.