Pack's Robinson is ACC Rookie of the Year

12/3/1999 12:00:00 AM | Football

At the beginning of the football season, Koren Robinson figured to be the third wide receiver in NC State's rotation. But when seniors Chris Coleman and Ryan Hamrick went down with injuries at the midway point, the 6-2, 195 pound redshirt freshman from Belmont suddenly became the Wolfpack's go to guy.

He certainly took advantage of the opportunity.

Robinson, who caught 48 passes for 853 yards and two touchdowns, has been named ACC Rookie of the Year. In ballots cast by the Atlantic Coast Sportwriters Association, Robinson received 34 votes. Maryland quarterback Calvin McCall finished a distant second with 15 votes.

Robinson's season included six 100-yard receiving games, which was more than any other player in the conference.