Student-Athlete of the Week - September 2, 2008

Name: Kyle Reed
Sport: Football
Year: Junior
Position: Quarterback

Kyle Reed is this week’s Spartan Foundation Student-Athlete of the Week after leading the San Jose State football team to a come-from-behind victory over UC Davis last Saturday evening.

Reed threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Jurovich with just 0:08 left in the game to give San Jose State its first and final lead of the game. He drove the Spartans 64 yards in just 1:15 for the game-winning touchdown.

In his collegiate debut, Reed was under center for both scoring drives for San Jose State. In the third quarter, he took the Spartans 43 yards in 12 plays, topping off the drive with a three-yard pass to Terrance Williams for the first San Jose State touchdown.

For the game, Reed was 14-of-18 for 132 yards and two touchdowns. He also led the team in rushing with 28 yards on seven carries.

San Jose State travels to Nebraska this Saturday for an 11:30 a.m. CDT kickoff. Fans can listen to the game on the Gold Zone on www.sjsuspartans.com.

Past 2008-09 Spartan Foundation Student-Athletes of the Week
August 25 - Emmy Belding, Women's Soccer
September 2 - Kyle Reed, Football