Paki O'Meara named Special Teams player of the week from Big Ten Conference

O'MEARA EARNS BIG TEN HONOR

Senior RB Paki O'Meara was named Big Ten Conference special teams Player of the Week for his play in Iowa's 37-7 win over Eastern Illinois. The Cedar Rapids (Washington HS) native blocked an Eastern Illinois punt in the first period and returned the block for a 42-yard touchdown. His score gave Iowa a 21-0 advantage. O'Meara also had four rushing attempts for 34 yards in the second half in earning his first Big Ten Player of the Week honor. Eight Hawkeyes were honored by the Big Ten Conference during the 2009 season.

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