University of California, Los Angeles, Athletics
Thompson-Robinson Named UCLA Student-Athlete of Week
November 23, 2021 | Football
Thompson-Robinson, who was also named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week, accounted for six of the eight UCLA offensive touchdowns on the day in the 62-33 win over USC. Thompson-Robinson, who tossed four scoring passes in the game, completed his final 14 straight passing attempts in the contest while throwing for a season-high of 349 yards. He averaged 21.8 yards per completion and 15.9 yards per passing attempt in the contest. On the game, he connected on 16 of 22 attempts overall. He added 46 rushing yards on 11 carries for two more touchdowns and a total offense count of 395 yards for the day. Thompson-Robinson piloted the offense to a season-high 609 yards and a 9.2 yards per play average for the game. It was the most points ever scored by a Bruin team in the annual crosstown rivalry game.
This is Thompson-Robinson's first UCLA student-athlete of the week award of the season and second of his career.
Also nominated: Jose Contell, M. Soccer; Tommy Gruwell, M. Water Polo; Mac May, W. Volleyball; Rachel Rhee, Swimming & Diving; IImar'I Thomas, W. Basketball.
