COLUMBIA, SC- University of South Carolina linebacker Eric Norwood is the first player in USC history to earn three straight first-team all-league honors. The all-SEC selections by the league's coaches were released Tuesday.
Norwood was also named a first-team All-SEC selection by the Associated Press on Monday. Norwood is tied for third in the SEC with 7.0 sacks this season. He is tied for eighth in the league with 11.5 total tackles for loss. He also leads the team with two interceptions, has recovered a fumble, forced a fumble, leads the team with 11 quarterback hurries and
has blocked three kicks. He is the school's all-time leader in career sacks and tackles for loss and was one of five finalists for the Butkus Award, which recognizes the nation's top linebacker.
Defensive end Cliff Matthews is the only other Gamecock recognized by the SEC coaches, earning second team honors.
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