Mathews Maxwell Award Semifinalist Nov 5, 2009
Maxwell Football Club President, Ron Jaworski, announced the 2009 Semifinalists for the 73rd Maxwell Award for the Collegiate Player of the Year, the 15th Chuck Bednarik Award for the Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year, and the 21st George Munger Award for College Coach of the Year Wednesday ... The winners of the 73rd Maxwell Award and the 15th Chuck Bednarik Award will be announced as part of the Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards Show on December 10, 2009. (Gobulldogs.com)
Notebook: Three players, Saban named awards semifinalists Nov 5, 2009
Chuck Bednarik AwardAngerer, Pat, University of Iowa, LB, SRBerry, Eric, University of Tennessee, DB, JRBowman, Navorro, Penn State University, LB, JRCody, Terrence, University of Alabama, DL, SRCurran, Rennie, University of Georgia, LB, JRHughes, Jerry, Texas Christian University, DL, SRJones, Greg, Michigan State University, LB, JRMays, Taylor, University of Southern California, DB, SRMcClain, Rolando, University of Alabama, LB, JRMcCoy, Gerald, University of Oklahoma, DL, SRMiller, Von, Texas... (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Norwood Named Bednarik Semifin... Nov 5, 2009
University of South Carolina senior linebacker is one of 16 semifinalists named for the 15th annual Chuck Bednarik Award, it was announced today. The Bednarik Award goes to the nation's Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year. (Uscsports.com)
Latest headlines from UF football Oct 24, 2009
Spikes, additionally a candidate for the Chuck Bednarik and Bronko Nagurski Awards, is currently leading a 2009 Florida defense that ranks No. 1 in the SEC in scoring defense (8. 7/game), pass defense (133. (Florida Today)
Alabama Football Players on Nationa... Oct 10, 2009
He is also on the watch list for Chuck Bednarik Award, Lott Trophy, and the Bronko Nagurski Award given to the best college defensive player ... Javier Arenas (Senior Corner Back/Kick Return Specialist) was recently added to the watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award given to best college defensive player ... Terrence Cody (Senior Nose Tackle) is on the watch lists for the Chuck Bednarik Award, Lombardi Trophy, Lott Trophy, Bronko Nagurski Award, and Outland Trophy. (Suite101.com)
More Watch Lists Add Tide Players Oct 9, 2009
was added to the watch list for the 15th Chuck Bednarik Award, which is given annually to the best defensive player in college football ... Senior cornerback Javier Arenas Chuck Bednarik (defensive player of the year), Bronko Nagurski Award (defensive player of the year) and Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back) ... Junior linebacker Chuck Bednarik Award, Dick Butkus Award, Lombardi Trophy, Lott Trophy and Bronko Nagurski Award. (BamaMag.com)
Notebook: Three Tide players named to watch lists Oct 9, 2009
McClain: Chuck Bednarik Award, Dick Butkus Award, Lombardi Trophy, Lott Trophy and Bronko Nagurski Award. McElroy: Maxwell Trophy. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
MATCHUP NOTEBOOK: Oregon St. at Arizona St. Oct 1, 2009
OSU: RB (Doak Walker, Walter Camp), LB Keaton Kristick (Chuck Bednarik, Lott), DT Stephen Paea (Bronko Nagurski), P Johnny Hekker (Ray Guy). ASU: DE Dexter Davis (Hendricks, Bednarik, Lombardi), DL (Lombardi), LB Mike Nixon (Lott, Lombardi), K (Groza). (BeaverFootball.com)
1 OF THE GUYS: Fitzgerald leads NU with combination of youth and experience Sep 18, 2009
During that time, he earned the Bronko Nagurs 00001151 ki Trophy and Chuck Bednarik Award - given annually to the nation's top defensive player - and he won both awards twice. He also played a major role in Northwestern's back-to-back Big Ten titles in 1995 and 1996, when the Wildcats made appearances in the Rose Bowl and Citrus Bowl, respectively. (Daily Orange, NY)
UCLA Returns To Rose Bowl To Face Kansas State On Saturday Sep 15, 2009
WATCH US -- The following Bruins are on the list of players "To Watch" for the major post-season awards: senior DT -- Chuck Bednarik Award (nation's top defensive player), Bronco Nagurski Award (nation's top defensive player), Outland Trophy (top interior lineman), Rotary Lombardi Award (nation's top lineman); senior CB Alterraun Verner--Ronnie Lott Trophy (nation's top defensive player), Bednarik Award, Nagurski Award, Jim Thorpe Award (nation's top defensive back); senior LB Reggie... (Uclabruins.com)
Can Boise State Upset The #14 Ducks? Sep 4, 2009
Tukuafu is a candidate for both the Ted Hendricks Award (which is given annually to the top defensive lineman in college football) and the Chuck Bednarik Award (top defensive player of the year). He's a monster. (BroncoCountry.com)
Best And Thompson Pick Up More Honors Sep 1, 2009
Thompson already has his name on watch lists for the Chuck Bednarik Award, the Lott Trophy, the Bronco Naguski Trophy and the Jim Thorpe Award. He is the Golden Bears' active career leader in tackles (208), interceptions (6), passes defended (32), pass breakups (26), punt returns (28) and punt return yardage (344). (Calbears.com)
Hawkeyes Set to Open Season Sept. 5th Aug 29, 2009
Those players include senior LB (Chuck Bednarik Award and Lott Trophy), junior OL (Outland Trophy and Rotary Lombardi Award), junior P (Ray Guy Award), senior TE (John Mackey Award), junior DB (Jim Thorpe Award) and junior QB (Manning Award). Iowa is one of three football programs (joining Oklahoma and Texas) to have five different individual players earn national Player of the Year honors at their position since 2002. (Hawkeyesports.com)
'09 Football Opponent Preview: Connecticut Aug 25, 2009
Lutrus is a preseason Chuck Bednarik Award candidate, which is annually given to the top defensive player in the nation. Other Key Players. (Uoflsports.com)
Oghobaase On Bronco Nagurski Watch List Aug 20, 2009
Oghobaase, a Houston, Texas native, has also been named to the Outland Trophy Watch List, the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list and the Lott Trophy Watch List. He enters his final season at with 128 career tackles, 29 tackles for loss and 11. (TheDevilsDen.com)
Fotu works to recapture magic Aug 20, 2009
Washington senior defensive end Daniel Te'o-Nesheim (Hawai'i Prep '04 of Waikoloa) was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list last week. The award is presented to the nation's top defensive player. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Paea selected to Nagurski watch list Aug 19, 2009
Paea is the third Beaver to be named to an awards list, joining linebacker on the Chuck Bednarik Award list and running back on the Walter Camp and Doak Walker lists. RELATED. (BeaverFootball.com)
Romeus On Preseason Bednarik List Aug 18, 2009
Already named to several preseason All-America teams, recently was named as a candidate for the 2009 Chuck Bednarik Award, annually presented to the nation's top defensive player by the Maxwell Football Club ... The Bednarik Award has been presented since 1995 and is named in honor of Chuck Bednarik, the college and pro Hall-of-Famer who starred with the University of Pennsylvania and in the NFL.. (PittInsiders.com)
Penn State Football: Mauti out for the season with torn ACL Aug 18, 2009
In other news yesterday, five Penn State players were named to preseason watch lists for the Maxwell and Chuck Bednarik awards, which are presented by the Maxwell Football Club of Philadelphia. Senior quarterback Daryll Clark and redshirt junior tailback Evan Royster are among the candidates for the Maxwell Award, given to the country's outstanding player. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pitt Notebook: Few bumps, but no major injuries Aug 18, 2009
" Quick hits In Nix's absence, redshirt sophomore Greg Gaskins moved from left tackle to right tackle and filled in admirably considering the competition he's facing. ...The scrimmage today will be complete with officials. "We are going to put some pressure on them from a mental standpoint and a physical standpoint," Wannstedt said. ... Pitt junior defensive end Greg Romeus has been named a preseason candidate for the 2009 Chuck Bednarik Award, annually presented to the nation's top defensive... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports from The AP Aug 16, 2009
- Oregon defensive end Will Tukuafu has been named to the watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award, which is given to college football's defensive player of the year. He's started 20 consecutive games for the Ducks, and was an honorable mention all-conference pick last year after ranking fifth in the Pac-10 in tackles for a loss. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Kiffin has Volunteers bowling already! Aug 15, 2009
Junior strong safety and senior linebacker were included on the Chuck Bednarik Award (defensive player) preseason list, while senior center found himself on the Outland Trophy (interior lineman) list and junior kicker appeared on the Lou Groza Award (kicker) list. McCoy, McNeil and Lincoln follow senior tight end , who was announced as a member of the John Mackey Award (tight end) preseason watch list last month. (InsideTennessee.com)
Syd'Quan Thompson Named To Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List Aug 15, 2009
Syd'Quan Thompson continued to add to his preseason recognition when he was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list on Thursday ... SOUTHAMPTON, PA - California's was named Thursday to the watch list for the 2009 Chuck Bednarik Award honoring the nation's top defensive player ... The Chuck Bednarik Award has been presented annually since 1995 and is named in honor of Chuck Bednarik, a former University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Eagles great. (Calbears.com)
Griffeth makes splash with flop Aug 15, 2009
Kicker Blair Walsh, defensive tackle Geno Atkins and Curran are on preseason watch lists for the Chuck Bednarik and Lou Groza awards. Curran and Atkins made the preseason watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award for the nation's top defensive player. (Athens Banner-Herald)
ESPN.com Tabs TCU's Jerry Hughes An All-American Aug 15, 2009
A consensus All-American last season, Hughes also appears on preseason watch lists for five national awards: Walter Camp Player of the Year, Chuck Bednarik Award, Rotary Lombardi Award, Ted Hendricks Award and the Lott Trophy. Hughes, a senior from Sugar Land, Texas, led the nation last season with 15 sacks and six forced fumbles. (Themwc.com)
Atkins, Curran, Walsh Named to Watch Lists Aug 15, 2009
and are being considered for the Chuck Bednarik Award, honoring the top defensive player in the nation, while Walsh is in contention for the Lou Groza Award, given to the finest place-kicker in college footballs FBS division (Division 1-A). Atkins, who is also a candidate for the Outland Trophy, given to the nations top interior lineman, started all 13 games last year posting 34 tackles, including 7. (DawgPost.com)
Clemson Tigers plan to redshirt Brown Aug 15, 2009
Curran and Atkins made the preseason watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award for the nation's top defensive player. Curran was a finalist for the 2008 Dick Butkus Award for the nation's top linebacker in 2008. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gamecock linebacker one to watch Aug 14, 2009
South Carolina linebacker Eric Norwood is on the Chuck Bednarik Award's watch list. The award goes to the country's most outstanding defensive player. (The Augusta Chronicle)
South Carolina linebacker up for Bednarik Award Aug 14, 2009
COLUMBIA South Carolina linebacker Eric Norwood is on the Chuck Bednarik (bed-NAIR -ihk) Award s watch list. Norwood was among 55 players revealed Thursday. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Kristick on Chuck Bednarik Watch List Aug 14, 2009
JUST LIKE Jacquizz Rodgers, senior linebacker Keaton Kristick continues to rack up preseason honors as he was recently named to the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List ... The Bednarik Award has been presented since 1995 and is named in honor of Chuck Bednarik, a former University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Eagle great ... The semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award will be announced Nov. 4 and three finalists for the award will be announced Nov. 23. (BeaverFootball.com)
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"HARDY MAKES BEDNARIK WATCH LIST: Ole Miss players continue to be nominated for some of college football's highest honors, and on Thursday, Greg Hardy made the watch list for the 15th Chuck Bednarik Award, as announced by Maxwell Football Club President Ron Jaworski. The list is comprised of 55 candidates for the award, which honors the College Defensive Player of the Year. A senior and two-time All-America selection from Millington, Tenn., Hardy is also on the watch list for the Ted Hendricks... (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Three Alabama Players Being Watched Aug 13, 2009
He was a semifinalist for the 2008 Chuck Bednarik Award and was named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week following the Clemson game. A preseason All-SEC candidate, Johnson is one of the Tides most versatile linemen. (BamaMag.com)
Defense highlights new Hall of Fame class Aug 9, 2009
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Pre-camp Preview: Linebackers Aug 5, 2009
Highlighted by an interception return for a touchdown against Ohio State, Maualuga went on to win the Chuck Bednarik Award, given to the top defensive player in college football. Despite missing one game with an injury, Maualuga led USC with 79 tackles. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
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In the same town where Fitzgerald and Northwestern kicked off its legendary run to the Rose Bowl in 1995 with a season-opening defeat of Notre Dame, more than 75 Wildcat fans were able to spend the day with Fitz and relive a Hall of Fame linebacker career that included consecutive Chuck Bednarik and Bronko Nagurski Awards. "The level of support from the fans that traveled to South Bend today was unbelievable, they were so enthusiastic along the parade route and everyone there got to see how... (Northwestern Sports -- Rivals.com)
Players, coaches to be enshrined in Hall of Fame Jul 17, 2009
Two-time winner of both the Chuck Bednarik and Bronco Nagurski Awards, helped lead the Wildcats to their first Rose Bowl in 47 years and back-to-back Big Ten titles. Had 299 tackles, including 20 for loss. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The All-Mark Richt Team: Defensive Line May 25, 2009
In his final season at , Pollack earned several national awards: the Chuck Bednarik Award (given annually to the top collegiate defensive player), the Ted Hendricks Award (also in 2003, given annually to the top collegiate defensive end), the Lombardi Award (given annually to the top defensive or offensive collegiate lineman who, in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the discipline of Vince Lombardi), and the Lott Trophy (given annually to a defensive player... (DawgPost.com)
Zack Follett (Detroit) and Cameron Morrah (Seattle) Drafted In Sunday's Seventh Round Apr 28, 2009
Follett was a 2008 semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award given to the country's best defensive player, a quarterfinalist for the Lott Trophy, the Emerald Bowl MVP, and for the second straight year was honored with the team's Berkeley Breakfast Club Award as its defensive MVP in the Big Game. He also earned Lott Trophy IMPACT Player of the Week and Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording 11 tackles, 3. (Calbears.com)
Former Eagle Brian Dawkins Remains Official Spokesperson of Schuylkill Valley Sports After Flying to the Broncos Apr 3, 2009
During his tenure as an Eagle, he racked up seven Pro Bowl selections joining Hall of Famers Chuck Bednarik and Reggie White as the only three players in team history to earn seven Pro Bowl selections. Additionally Dawkins became the first player in NFL history to record a sack, an interception, a fumble return, and a touch-down reception in a single game versus the Houston Texans in 2002 and played in a franchise-record 18 playoff games. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
West holds four offers Apr 1, 2009
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania's Liberty High has historically produced a great deal of talent over the years, including players such as Pro Football Hall of Famer Chuck Bednarik. In February, receiver Devin Street signed with Pittsburgh and now fellow receiver, Jarrod West looks to be the next Hurricanes to sign with major conference schools next February. (Vanderbilt Sports -- Rivals.com)
Mailbag: Picking a Heisman favorite tough Mar 28, 2009
But Penn's Chuck Bednarik, who finished third, was the first player selected in the 1949 NFL draft. It's a rare occasion for the Heisman recipient to return, although it has become more commonplace in recent years, with Oklahoma's Jason White, USC]'s Matt Leinart, Tebow and Bradford coming back. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Matthews' rise gives Trojans impressive linebacker trifecta Mar 12, 2009
" As expected, Maualuga and Cushing earned a variety of postseason individual honors, with Maualuga becoming the first USC player to win the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented to college football's best defensive player by the Maxwell Football Club. Cushing, Maualuga and then Maiava in that order were named top defensive player in the Trojans' last three Rose Bowl victories, and Cushing and Maualuga were named on numerous first-team All-America squads after last season. But there might not have... (USA Today -- Sports)
