Nov. 5, 2013
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -
Running back Bill Belton (Sicklerville, N.J.) has been named this week's Iron Workers Union No. 3 "Ironman of the Game" for his exceptional performance against Illinois. It is the second time he has received the honor this season. The junior was also named Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week.
The Nittany Lion is the first to tally a 200-yard rushing game since Larry Johnson in 2002. Belton's 201-yard game crushes his previous career-high of 108 yards against Eastern Michigan on Sept. 7. Belton's totals for the year are 668 yards, 128 carries and four touchdowns.
Nittany Lion fans vote online each week throughout the football season for the Iron Workers Local Union No. 3 "Ironman of the Game." Visit this page to follow the weekly voting and cast your vote for the week's top performer on the field. The 2013 Penn State Football "Ironman of the Game" is presented by Iron Workers Local Union No. 3, Building Beaver Stadium- Where Penn State Football Legends are made.
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