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    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)

    Time runs out on HBO's 'Inside the NFL'  Feb 8, 2008
    Greenburg says the show, which debuted in 1977 in Philadelphia hosted by local sportscasters Al Meltzer and Chuck Bednarik, wasn't killed just to save cash: "Financials may have been taken into account, but that was a minor consideration.". Instead, Greenburg, who's been with HBO since 1978, blames evolution: "We've seen the proliferation of so many highlight-driven football shows, on TV, online, on-demand. There's no real explanation, just a lot of discussions over the years that the... (USA Today -- Sports)

    Klancnik: Best quarterbacks by jersey number  Jan 30, 2008
    -- Eagles fans booed him on draft day and have had a love/hate relationship with him ever since, even though he's the franchise's best player since Chuck Bednarik. The next couple of seasons may make or break his legacy. (ESPN -- Football News)

    Goose Gossage, a nine-time All-Star who pitched for nine different MLB teams, was selected on 85.8 percent of the ballots.  Jan 9, 2008
    In fact, it might be the ultimate compliment to Gossage to say that we'll never see anything like him again, that he's the last of a breed, the Chuck Bednarik of his sport. I'd like to think that won't be the case. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)

    A&M, Penn State coaching situations worlds apart  Dec 26, 2007
    "It's not the way you want to go out," said linebacker , who won the Chuck Bednarik Award as the best defensive college football player. "It's tough on the team and it's difficult, to say the least. And hopefully, we'll make a statement in a bowl game.". (Texas A&M Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Hand in hand  Dec 16, 2007
    Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)

    Connor earns spot on AP All-America first team  Dec 12, 2007
    Peter Diana/Post-Gazette Penn State linebacker Dan Connor, who set a school record with 136 tackles this season, won the Chuck Bednarik Award for the nation's top defensive player last week ... Penn State's Dan Connor, who last week was named the winner of the Chuck Bednarik Award as the country's top defensive player, made the AP All-America first team at linebacker yesterday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Dorsey lands Outland Trophy  Dec 8, 2007
    Dorsey was a finalist for the Chuck Bednarik Trophy given annually to the nations best defensive player. The honor was won by s. (TigerRag.com)

    Taking home the hardware  Dec 8, 2007
    BlueWhiteIllustrated. BWI McAndrew Open Forum. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Weber up for top kicker  Dec 7, 2007
    Chuck Bednarik Trophy (defensive player): Dan Connor, Penn State; Glenn Dorsey, Louisiana State; James Laurinaitis, Ohio State. Outland Trophy (interior lineman): Anthony Collins, Kansas; Glenn Dorsey, LSU; Jake Long, Michigan. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    Dorsey wins Outland, third national award  Dec 7, 2007
    Dorsey was a finalist for the Chuck Bednarik Trophy given annually to the nation's best defensive player. The honor was won by Penn State's Dan Connor. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Tebow wins Round 1  Dec 7, 2007
    30-day news archives. "Little did Mullen realize what was ahead, as Tebow completed the sweep, beating out Missouri's Chase Daniel and Dennis Dixon of Oregon for the O'Brien and taking the Maxwell over Darren McFadden of Arkansas -- who won the Walter Camp Player of the Year award -- and Dixon."I'm just thankful," Tebow said. "It means a lot, and it's a big honor, and I'm thankful for it. (Florida Today)

    Connor receives award  Dec 7, 2007
    Dan Connor, a Penn State All-American linebacker and team captain, was named the nation's top defensive player last night when he received the Chuck Bednarik Award, marking the third consecutive year a Penn State player has received the honor ... The Bednarik Award has been given annually since 1995 in honor of former Philadelphia Eagle Chuck Bednarik. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Awards Night  Dec 7, 2007
    Chuck Bednarik Trophy(Best defensive player) Dan Connor, Penn State, LB. Outland Trophy(Best interior lineman) Glenn Dorsey, LSU, DT. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Hardware Center  Dec 7, 2007
    Chuck Bednarik Trophy. Penn State linebacker Dan Connor won the Bednarik Trophy as the nation's best defensive player, making it three straight and four overall for the Nittany Lions. (ESPN -- College Football News)

    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)

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