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
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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
Kittle Named to Mackey Award Midseason Watch List
Courtesy of Iowa Hawkeyes Athletic Communications IOWA CITY, Iowa -- University of Iowa senior tight end George Kittle has been named to the 2016 John Mackey Award Midseason Watch List. The announcement was made Wednesday by the Mackey Award Committee. The John Mackey Award is presented annually to college football’s most outstanding tight end. Kittle has started every … [Read more...] about Kittle Named to Mackey Award Midseason Watch List
Marshon Lattimore named Walter Camp Player of the Week
Courtesy of OhioStateBuckeyes.com COLUMBUS, Ohio – Sophomore cornerback Marshon Lattimore has been named the Walter Camp defensive player of the week for his efforts in No. 4 Ohio State’s 48-3 victory over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Lattimore, a third-year performer from Cleveland and Glenville High School, intercepted two passes, including a … [Read more...] about Marshon Lattimore named Walter Camp Player of the Week
Grant named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (Sept. 12, 2016) – Rutgers football senior Janarion Grant was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday. The wide receiver took a kickoff return 84 yards for a touchdown, the fifth of his career. Grant helped key the Scarlet Knights’ 52-14 victory over Howard Saturday. Grant added a pair of touchdowns on offense … [Read more...] about Grant named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week