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Arrelious Benn's six catches and 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Penn State last Saturday earned him a nomination for the AT&T All-America Player of the Week award.

Benn Candidate For National Player Of The Week

Benn Candidate For National Player Of The Week

Oct. 1, 2007

University of Illinois wide receiver Arrelious Benn is one of four nominees for the AT&T All-America Player of the Week award, and now it's up to the fans to determine the winner. Mendenhall joins Kentucky quarterback Andre Woodson, California wide receiver DeSean Jackson and Wisconsin running back P.J. Hill on the ballot list, which was selected by ESPN based on the players' outstanding performances during the week. Fans can determine the winner by text messaging VOTE to 87654 on their wireless phone. Benn is Illinois' second nominee this season; running back Rashard Mendenhall was one of the four candidates two weeks ago.

ESPN All-America Player of the Week Website

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Players Mentioned

Arrelious Benn

#9 Arrelious Benn

WR
6' 2"
Freshman
Rashard Mendenhall

#5 Rashard Mendenhall

RB
5' 11"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Arrelious Benn

#9 Arrelious Benn

6' 2"
Freshman
WR
Rashard Mendenhall

#5 Rashard Mendenhall

5' 11"
Freshman
RB