UT Martin wide receiver/kick returner Jessie Burton has been honored as I-AA specialist of the week by The Sports Network, the division's most widely recognized sports information service.
With the Skyhawks trailing, 7-0, Burton took the opening kickoff of the second half 100 yards for a touchdown in Saturday's game against Southeast Missouri State. The Skyhawks went on to win, 28-14. Burton had two kick returns for a total of 119 yards and two punt returns for 27 yards.
This was Burton's second kickoff return for a touchdown this season.
The victory gave UT Martin sole possession of first place in the Ohio Valley Conference.
The Skyhawks are 8-1 on the year and 5-0 in the OVC standings, and will host Eastern Kentucky University, Sat. Nov. 11 at Hardy M. Graham Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon.