Courtesy of Michigan Athletics OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma – A pair of University of Michigan defenders – Jourdan Lewis and Jabrill Peppers – have been named semifinalists for the 2016 Jim Thorpe Award, presented annually by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association of Oklahoma City. This award is given to the top defensive back in college football. Michigan … [Read more...] about Lewis and Peppers Named Semifinalists for 2016 Thorpe Award
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Six Buckeyes earn midseason All-America Honors
Courtesy of OhioStateBuckeyes.com COLUMBUS, Ohio – Six Ohio State Buckeyes have been named to midseason All-America lists based on their performances in the team’s 6-0 start to the season and No. 2 national ranking. Sophomore safety Malik Hooker, fifth nationally with four interceptions, has been named to three midseason All-America teams: Sports Illustrated, ESPN and The … [Read more...] about Six Buckeyes earn midseason All-America Honors
J.T. Barrett named Davey O’Brien Quarterback of the Week
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
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