Courtesy of OhioStateBuckeyes.com COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State junior quarterback J.T. Barrett has been named this week’s Davey O’Brien national quarterback of the week for his efforts in leading the Buckeyes to a come-from-behind victory over Wisconsin Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium. Barrett was 17 of 29 passing for 226 yards and one touchdown, and also ran 21 times for … [Read more...] about J.T. Barrett named Davey O’Brien Quarterback of the Week
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J.T. Barrett is Big Ten Conference Offensive Player of the Week
Courtesy of OhioStateBuckeyes.com COLUMBUS, Ohio – Junior quarterback J.T. Barrett, on the strength of 318 yards of total offense and three touchdowns in the overtime victory over No. 8 Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, was named the Big Ten Conference’s co-offensive player of the week. This represents the sixth career offensive weekly award from the Big Ten for … [Read more...] about J.T. Barrett is Big Ten Conference Offensive Player of the Week
Cichy named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week
Courtesy of UWBadgers.com MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin junior inside linebacker Jack Cichy has been named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week following a career performance last Saturday vs. Ohio State. Cichy was a dominant force for the Badgers’ defense, finishing with a career-high 15 tackles, including 11 solo stops. He recorded 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack and a forced … [Read more...] about Cichy named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week
Ohio State’s Barrett Named Finalist for Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
Courtesy of OhioStateBuckeyes.com COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State junior quarterback J.T. Barrett has been named one of 15 finalists for the 2016 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, presented to the country’s top college quarterback. Barrett, Ohio State’s all-time leader with 60 touchdown passes in just 22 career starts, has been outstanding through five games, accounting for 19 … [Read more...] about Ohio State’s Barrett Named Finalist for Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
Penn State’s Gesicki on Mackey Award Midseason List
Courtesy of GoPSUSports.com UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., October 12, 2016 – Junior Mike Gesicki (Manahawkin, N.J.) has parlayed his career year into a spot on the Mackey Award Midseason watch list. The Mackey Award is given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end. The award is named after NFL Hall of Fame member John Mackey, who is considered to be the best to have … [Read more...] about Penn State’s Gesicki on Mackey Award Midseason List