Lions' Connor wins Bednarik Award Dec 7, 2007
"This being at the end of my career and the fact that my parents [Jim and Carol] were here" The Bednarik Award is named for former Eagles and Penn star Chuck Bednarik. Tebow takes home Maxwell. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Florida's Tim Tebow Wins Maxwell Award as Top College Player Dec 7, 2007
Penn State linebacker Dan Connor won the Chuck Bednarik Award as the top defensive player after leading the Big Ten Conference with 136 tackles during the regular season. Connor, who had 6 1/2 sacks and 14 tackles for a loss, is the second straight Nittany Lion to take the award after Paul Posluszny won it the past two years. (Bloomberg)
Tebow takes Maxwell, O'Brien awards Dec 7, 2007
Thursday's winners Winner's of college foorball awards presented Thursday evening: Maxwell Award - Best all-around player , Florida, QB Chuck Bednarik Trophy - Best defensive player , Penn State, LB Outland Trophy - Best interior lineman , LSU, DT Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award , Florida Doak Walker Award - Best running back , Arkansas Fred Biletnikoff Award - Best wide receiver , Texas Tech Jim Thorpe Award - Best defensive back , Arizona Lou Groza Collegiate - Place-kicker award ,... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Awards twice as much fun for Tebow Dec 7, 2007
CHuck Bednarik Award. Dan Connor, Penn State, LB. (The Palm Beach Post)
Threepeat for Penn State Dec 7, 2007
REINHOLD MATAY / ASSOCIATED PRESS Penn State linebacker Dan Connor poses with the Chuck Bednarik Award on Thursday night in Orlando. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Penn State's Connor in line for two awards Dec 6, 2007
Connor is one of three finalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award, which will be presented tonight to Division I's top defensive player, and the Butkus Award, to be handed out tomorrow to the best linebacker. "It's a real honor to be in the running for two national awards," Connor said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Football Notes: UCLA Hosts #9/10 Oregon Saturday Nov 20, 2007
He has been selected one of 15 semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented to the nation's top defensive player. With his three sacks at Arizona, raised his season total to 9. (Uclabruins.com)
Connor a Bednarik Finalist Nov 20, 2007
All-America linebacker has been selected a finalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented to the nation s top defensive player by the Maxwell Football Club ... The award was first presented in 1995 in honor of former Philadelphia Eagles standout Chuck Bednarik. (LionNews.com)
Dixon, McFadden Tebow Finalists For Maxwell Award Nov 20, 2007
The contenders for the Chuck Bednarik Trophy for the best defensive player are Penn State linebacker Dan Connor, LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey and Ohio Sate linebacker James Laurinaitis. Dorsey is also a finalist for the Outland Trophy, given to the best interior lineman, along with Kansas' Anthony Collins and Michigan's Jake Long.. (Kpmariners.com)
We Salute The 2007 Bronco Senior Class! Nov 17, 2007
He was named to the preseason watch list for the Chuck Bednarik and Jim Thorpe Awards. He came into 2007 as the national leader in career interceptions with 12, interception returns for touchdowns with three and second in career interception yards with 269. (BroncoCountry.com)
News & Notes Nov 12, 2007
Also, linebacker Xavier Adibi is a semifinalist for the 2007 Chuck Bednarik Award for the outstanding defensive player of the year. He is one of fifteen players to make the cut and one of three in the ACC.. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Field hockey accepts NCAA bid Nov 9, 2007
Additionally, Long was nominated for the 2007 Chuck Bednarik Award for the Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year. Long is one of 15 semifinalists for the award which will be announced during the Home Depot College Football Awards Show airing on ESPN Dec. 6. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Carr, Hart, Crable Up for Postseason Honors Nov 8, 2007
The 6-5, 243-pounder is one of four Big Ten Players to make the list of semifinalists for 13th Chuck Bednarik Award, presented to the Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year by the Maxwell Football Club. Crable, who leads the nation in tackles for loss (with 22. (GoBlueWolverine.com)
Defensive Lineman Bruce Davis Named a Semifinalist for Bednarik Award Nov 8, 2007
Senior defensive lineman has been named one of 15 semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented annually to the Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year. The candidates are chosen by the Maxwell Football Club Advisory Committee. (Uclabruins.com)
Williams' breakout game a relief, but Paterno wants more Nov 8, 2007
" NOTE -- All-American linebacker Dan Connor has been named a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented to the nation's top defensive player. He was one of three finalists for last year's award, which was won by teammate Paul Posluszny for the second consecutive year. Ron Musselman can be reached at . First published on November 8, 2007 at 12:00 am Featured Cars $10,450 $17,951 $34,888 $17,950 $14,988 Online: Print: Copyright ?1997 - PG Publishing Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cavalier, Hokie Players Honored Nov 8, 2007
Virginia defensive end Chris Long and Virginia Tech linebacker Xavier Adibi have been named among 15 semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award. The annual award is given to the nation's top defensive player. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Leman, Reda And Mendenhall Named To Award Semifinal Lists Nov 8, 2007
Leman is one of 15 defenders narrowed down on the Chuck Bednarik Award list, given to the Outstanding Defensive Player ... CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD SEMIFINALISTS. (Fightingillini.com)
Miami Hurricanes can't let Virginia's Chris Long run wild Nov 8, 2007
30-day news archives. He had a fast start and continues to improve on the season. (Florida Today)
Illini make semifinal lists Nov 8, 2007
Leman is one of 15 defenders narrowed down on the Chuck Bednarik Award list, given to the Outstanding Defensive Player. Mendenhall also is among the top 15 up for the Maxwell Award awarded to the Outstanding Offensive Player. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
Woodson, Woodyard are Award Semifinalists Nov 8, 2007
Quarterback Andr Woodson and linebacker Wesley Woodyard have been named semifinalists for the Maxwell Award and Chuck Bednarik Award, respectively, by the Maxwell Football Club of Pennsylvania. Woodson (Radcliff, Ky. (WKRC.com, OH)
Insider: Everson Griffen\'s new outlook Nov 8, 2007
com - Insider: Everson Griffen's new outlook. Football Recruit Search. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ex-Waimea star Dizon on list for top defensive honor Nov 8, 2007
University of Colorado linebacker and former Waimea High star Jordan Dizon has been named one of the 15 semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award for the Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year. Dizon, who also was named one of 10 semifinalists for the Butkus Award, joins such stars as LSU lineman Glenn Dorsey, USC tackle Sedrick Ellis and Ohio State linebacker James Laurinatis. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Connor named Bednarik semifinalist Nov 8, 2007
November 7, 2007 -- Penn State All-America linebacker has been selected a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented to the nation's top defensive player by the Maxwell Football Club ... The award was first presented in 1995 in honor of former Philadelphia Eagles standout Chuck Bednarik. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Week 10 rekindles NFC East tradition Nov 7, 2007
That's the year Chuck Bednarik, a legendary Eagles linebacker, knocked out popular Giants running back Frank Gifford with a vicious but clean tackle. Calvin Hill, a 1,000-yard back for the Cowboys in the 1970s, knows all about Bednarik and Gifford. (USA Today -- Sports)
Forget about Heisman. It's time to hand out hardware for all the other awards. Oct 26, 2007
Chuck Bednarik Award. The Maxwell Club honors the "defensive player of the year" -- not to be confused with the Nagurski's similarly non-specific "most outstanding defensive player." Paul Posluszny of Penn State won it for the second time last season, despite whispers that Poz wasn't the best linebacker in his own huddle in '06. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt not concerned about Bulls' lack of respect Oct 13, 2007
30-day news archives. "Three p.m. is when the Bulls prepare for practice.Are they real? Fans will have their tickets checked especially hard at today's game against the University of Central Florida. About 50 counterfeit tickets were discovered at the USF-West Virginia game two weeks ago, and school officials are reporting more are likely to be out on the streets today.It isn't the first problem USF officials have dealt with concerning tickets for the UCF game. Last week, an e-mail was... (Florida Today)
From the PG Archives: Steelers to Face Toughest Foe Here Sunday Sep 24, 2007
The Steeler backfield coach was particularly impressed with the Eagle ends, Norm Willey and Tom Scott, and their linebackers, Wayne Robinson and Chuck Bednarik. "You don't get much chance to use a passing game against those guys," said Snyder. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Connor Takes National Award Sep 10, 2007
The 12 tackles were the 13th career double-digit tackle game for Connor, who was a 2006 first team All-American by The Sporting News and a finalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented to the nation s top defensive player. In addition to the Camp honor, Connor was one of six players nationally who earned a helmet sticker from ESPN s college football studio team for his efforts this week. (LionNews.com)
MMQB: Seahawks Upend Bucs for Opening Win Sep 10, 2007
Ultimately I went with Stockton, because Baldinger has the Chuck Bednarik pinky on his hand, proving that he at least played the game. Summary: The Seahawks won a game they were supposed to but not without showing a bit of early season rust. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Vintage Sports Report Sep 10, 2007
Chuck Bednarik autographed football: $100 ... An autographed, game used helmet from Chuck Bednarik brings about $8,000. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
On Deck: Sept. 10 - 16 Sep 9, 2007
Did you know: Al Meltzer and Chuck Bednarik were the show's original hosts in 1977, with Pro Football Hall of Famer Len Dawson and Merle Harmon joining the show a year later. To watch: 10 p.m., HBO.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Blake named to Walter Camp POTY Watch List Aug 23, 2007
Blake is on watch lists for the Rotary Lombardi Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award, Ted Hendricks Award and Lott Trophy. Tabbed the State's Defensive Player of the Year by Dave Campbell's Texas Football, Blake has also been named the Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year by the league media and The Sporting News. (Gofrogs.com)
Jameel Sewell Named to Davey O'Brien Watch List Aug 23, 2007
Preseason All-American defensive end has been listed on watch lists for the Chuck Bednarik Award (nation's best defensive player), the Bronko Nagurski Award (outstanding defensive player) and the Ted Hendricks Award (defensive end of the year). Senior has been named to the watch list for the John Mackey Award as the best tight end in the country. (Virginiasports.com)
Eagles cut LB Trotter; he'll try to sign elsewhere Aug 22, 2007
He joins Hall of Fame member Chuck Bednarik, Maxie Baughan and Bill Bergey in that select group. In 131 games with the Eagles (1998-2001, 2004-06) and Redskins (2002-03), Trotter has 1,184 tackles, 12 sacks and nine interceptions. (ESPN -- Football News)
Dorsey has unfinished business at LSU Aug 16, 2007
He is on the watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award, given to college football's defensive player of the year. He is also on the watch list for the Outland Trophy (nation's top interior lineman), Nagurski Trophy (top defensive player), Lott Trophy (defensive IMPACT player of the year) and Lombardi Award (top offensive or defensive lineman) and has been selected as a preseason All-American by every publication. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Live Draft Forecast: Potential first-rounders Jul 30, 2007
Cornerback Charles Woodson: The consensus No. 1 pick the jockeying for the top spot a heated battle between the staff Woodson was a three-time All-Big Ten first-team cornerback (1995-97), a two-time first-team All-American (1996-97), an 11-time award winner, including the Walter Camp, Bronko Nagurski, Chuck Bednarik and Jim Thorpe awards. Oh yeah, and the 1997 Heisman Trophy award. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Three Tigers named preseason All-SEC Jul 28, 2007
He has been named to the watch lists this season for the Hendricks Award and the Chuck Bednarik Award. Groves posted a career-high 37 tackles in 2006, including 12 tackles for loss and 9. (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
UCLA Pre-Season Football Notes Jul 26, 2007
Davis is a pre-season All-American and a candidate for the Chuck Bednarik Award, the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and the Lott Trophy for National Defensive Player of the Year as well as the Lombardi Award, which is presented to the nation's top lineman ... SECONDARY - Redshirt senior , who figures to be one of the top safeties in the nation in 2007, is a pre-season candidate for the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Lott Trophy, both awarded to the National Defensive Player of the Year. (Uclabruins.com)
Pitt football standout charged with marijuana offense Jul 25, 2007
5 and he was also named to the watch lists for the Bronco Nagurski, Chuck Bednarik and Ted Hendricks awards. More in tomorrow's Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Off the Gridiron: A visit with Chase Ortiz Jul 24, 2007
A senior from League City, Texas, Ortiz enters the 2007 campaign on watch lists for four major postseason awards: Rotary Lombardi Award, Chuck Bednarik Award, Ted Hendricks Award and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. Ortiz is a two-time, first-team All-Mountain West Conference selection. (Gofrogs.com)
Search for football captains continues Jul 20, 2007
He has been named to the watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented to the nation's top defensive player, and was a finalist last year when Posluszny won. Connor was very grateful for the high praise from his teammates and said he would be ready if he is to be named a captain. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Blue Ribbon: TCU Jul 20, 2007
He is on nearly every preseason All-America team and on the watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award, Ted Hendricks Award, Lombardi Trophy, Lott Trophy and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. "He runs well for a defensive end and he's very tenacious when he steps on the field," Patterson said. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Born to be a Lion Jul 18, 2007
"They were married in 1988.Michael senior is now the owner of a utility contracting business in Pittsburgh and Cindy is a professional photographer, certified by the Pittsburgh Film Maker group. Many of her photographs were published in a 1999 book she created with the help of now retired Philadelphia sports columnist Bill Lyon, entitled When The Clock Runs Out. The book is about the mental anguish that confronts players and their families when the men reach the end of their pro football... (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
CAL FOOTBALLJackson gets boost for HeismanWeb site is part of PR blitz on behalf of junior wide receiver Jul 14, 2007
CAL FOOTBALL / Jackson gets boost for Heisman / Web site is part of PR blitz on behalf of junior wide receiver (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Groves up for another national award Jul 4, 2007
He followed that up two weeks later, on June 25, by being named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list. Semifinalists for the Hendricks Award will be announced in early November. (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
Groves Named to Another Watch List Jul 4, 2007
--Auburn senior defensive end , who was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list last week, has been named to the preseason watch list for the Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year announced Tuesday. He was named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list on June 12. (autigers.com)
UCLA football recruitment already rolling for 2008 Jul 3, 2007
Defensive end Bruce Davis and safety Chris Horton were named to the watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award, while running back Chris Markey was named to the watch list for the Maxwell Award. The Bednarik award is given to the top defensive player in the country, while the Maxwell Award is given to the most outstanding collegiate football player. (U-Wire.com)
ASU's Torain on Maxwell list Jun 27, 2007
ASU safety Josh Barrett is on the watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award, given to college football's top defensive player. Barrett led ASU with 82 tackles and three interceptions last year. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Dorsey, Doucet, Highsmith get preseason pub Jun 27, 2007
Dorsey, a senior defensive tackle, and Highsmith, a senior linebacker, were both named to the Chuck Bednarik Award, which goes to the college footballs defensive player of the year. A year ago, Dorsey earned First-Team All-America honors after anchoring an defense that ranked among the best in the nation. (TigerRag.com)
Maurice Crum and Tom Zbikowski Names to Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List Jun 27, 2007
University of Notre Dame linebacker Maurice Crum and safety have both been named to the 2007 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday. The award has been presented annually to the top collegiate defensive player in the country since 1995. (Und.com)
Four Buckeyes named to preseason watch lists Jun 27, 2007
It is named for former University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Eagle standout Chuck Bednarik. The Maxwell Award has been presented since 1937 and goes to the outstanding player in college football. (WKRC.com, OH)
Choice and Wheeler Named to Preseason Player of the Year Watch Lists Jun 26, 2007
Tashard Choice named to Maxwell Award, while Philip Wheeler selected to Chuck Bednarik Award list ... ATLANTA - Georgia Tech's was named to the 2007 Maxwell Award watch list, and was selected to the watch list for the 2007 Chuck Bednarik Award, announced by Maxwell Football Club President Ron Jaworski on Monday ... The Chuck Bednarik Award is given to the nation's top defensive player, and is named after University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Eagle great Chuck Bednarik. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Briefs: Lakers pursue TWolves talks to land Garnett Jun 26, 2007
Crum, a junior linebacker, and Zbikowski, a senior safety, are candidates for the Chuck Bednarik Award for defensive player of the year. Running back commits to IU. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Campbell added to Bednarik list Jun 26, 2007
Kansas State defensive end/outside linebacker is among eight Big 12 defenders on the 2007 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday ... The Chuck Bednarik Award has been presented since 1995 and is named in honor of Chuck Bednarik, a former University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Eagle great. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Adibi, Flowers, Hall, Ore are on watch lists Jun 26, 2007
On Monday, the 2007 watch lists for the 71st Maxwell Award and 13th Chuck Bednarik Award were announced ... Meanwhile, the Chuck Bednarik Award is in honor of College Football Hall of Famer and NFL Hall of Famer Chuck Bednarik, who played football at Pennsylvania and with the Philadelphia Eagles. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Several Gators Named to Watch Lists Jun 26, 2007
DE) was named to the list for the 13th Chuck Bednarik Award ... The Chuck Bednarik Award has been presented since 1995 and is named in honor of Chuck Bednarik, a former University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Eagles great. (FightinGators.com)
Henderson Earns Spot on Playboy All-America Team Jun 12, 2007
E.J. Henderson went on to win the Chuck Bednarik Award, as the nation's top defensive player, and the Butkus Award, honoring the top linebacker in the country. is coming off a breakout season. (Umterps.com)
Devastated by fall, Siler looks to rise May 7, 2007
"Siler was second on the Gators with 77 tackles last season and was a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award, given annually to the nation's top defensive player. He had 30 career tackles for losses over three seasons and was one of the many heroes when Florida limited Ohio State to 82 total yards and eight first downs in the title game.Having reached the pinnacle of on-field collegiate success made the draft-day fall all the more agonizing."Our defense was one of the best defenses in college... (North County Times)
Six Deacs set for the NFL May 2, 2007
A member of the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list, Abbate was only the third player in ACC history to lead his team in tackles as a freshman, sophomore and junior. Abbate ranked second in the ACC with 120 tackles. (Wake Forest Sports -- Rivals.com)
Chargers all smiles - Smith pleased as team fills needs through draft Apr 30, 2007
BRANDON SILER Round: Seventh (240th pick) Position: ILB Height: 6-1 Weight: 241 pounds College: Florida Quick look: Had 77 tackles for the national champions, tying a career best, and was a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award, given annually to the nation's outstanding defensive player ... He was the Southeastern Conference freshman of the year in 2004 and was a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award (nation's top defensive player) last season. (North County Times)
The Pack Is Back For Another Bronco! Apr 30, 2007
He was a preseason honorable mention All-America and was named to Watch Lists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Rotary Lombardi Award and the Chuck Bednarik Award. Hall and the Broncos were invited to the MPC Computers Bowl in December against Boston College of the Atlantic Coast Conference. (BroncoCountry.com)
Who's next? Inside look at the No. 1 pick Apr 29, 2007
Penn Chuck Bednarik, C, Philadelphia, 1949. Penn State Ki-Jana Carter, RB, Cincinnati, 1995 Courtney Brown, DE, Cleveland, 2000. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
FBN NFL Draft No 1 Selections Apr 25, 2007
1949 - Chuck Bednarik, Philadelphia, C, Pennsylvania. 1948 - Harry Gilmer, Washington, QB, Alabama. (The Ledger)
Posluszny, Shaw expected to join long list of great Penn State LBs Apr 24, 2007
"Bradley replied: "I said, 'You don't have to say please. "'There were new challenges in 2006, including a knee injury in the Orange Bowl. Paterno then moved Posluszny from outside to inside linebacker during preseason.Posluszny rebounded after a slow start to win a second straight Bednarik Award as the nation's best defensive player.Still, Mayock said Posluszny lacks explosiveness and isn't as physically gifted as Green Bay's A.J. Hawk, who was drafted last year out of Ohio State.Posluszny... (The Morning Star)
Who will the Patriots choose? Apr 13, 2007
Posluszny doesn t have great speed, but he bounced back from a severe knee injury in 2005 and won the Chuck Bednarik Award this past season as the nation s best defender. He s an instinctive player who excelled in college despite physical limitations -- similar to Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi, who ll turn 34 in June. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
