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| BIG TEN PLAYERS ON 2008 WATCH LISTS | ||
| HEISMAN TROPHY | BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| It goes to the nation's most outstanding college football player. | Watch list has yet to be released. | There are 870 media votes across the country and one vote for every former Heisman winner. Official site |
| DOAK WALKER AWARD |
BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| It goes to the nation's most outstanding college football running back. | WISCONSIN: P.J. Hill |
The SMU Athletic Forum Board of Directors convenes to review the achievements of all candidates and votes Official site |
| WALTER CAMP AWARD | BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| It goes to the player of the year. |
ILLINOIS: WR Arrelious Benn MICHIGAN STATE: RB Javon Ringer OHIO STATE: DB Malcolm Jenkins, LB ames Laurinaitis, RB Chris Wells WISCONSIN: TE Travis Beckum, RB P.J. Hill |
The nation's 119 Division I-A coaches and sports information directors. Official site |
| BUTKUS AWARD |
BIG TEN NAMES |
WHO VOTES? |
| The Butkus Award is annually given to the nation's best linebacker. | WISCONSIN: Jonathan Casillas OHIO STATE: Marcus Freeman, James Laurinaitis PURDUE: Anthony Heygood #42 ILLINOIS: Martez Wilson |
An independent Butkus Award Selection Committee, headed by Pro Football Weekly's Hub Arkush and comprised of 51 experts conduct the selection process. |
| OUTLAND TROPHY | BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| Named after John Outland, a lineman at Pennsylvania at the turn of the century, it goes to the player deemed the best interior lineman in college football. |
ILLINOIS: OT Xavier Fulton, C Ryan McDonald. IOWA: DT Mitch King, DT Matt Kroul. MICHIGAN: DT Terrance Taylor OHIO STATE: OT Alex Boone, G Steve Rehring. NORTHWESTERN: DT John Gill PENN STATE: OT Gerald Cadogan, C A.Q. Shipley. PURDUE: OT Sean Sester WISCONSIN: OL Kraig Urbik. |
With input from the entire Football Writers Association of America, the winner is selected by the FWAA's All-America Committee, which also selects the three Outland Trophy finalists and the winner. Official site |
| DAVEY O'BRIEN AWARD | BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| Honoring the nation's best QB, candidates are evaluated on QB skills, athletic ability, academics, team spirit, character, leadership and sportsmanship. | ILLINOIS: Juice Williams OHIO STATE: Todd Boeckman PURDUE: Curtis Painter |
Fan votes count for 5% and the other 95% of the vote cames a selection committee, comprised of national journalists, broadcasters and former O'Brien winners. Official site |
| JOHNNY UNITAS AWARD | BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| QBs must demonstrate good citizenship off the field, and do their best to maintain the ideals of good character, morals, and values that Johnny Unitas upheld in his lifetime. |
MICHIGAN STATE: Brian Hoyer NORTHWESTERN: C.J. Bacher OHIO STATE: Todd Boeckman PURDUE: Curtis Painter |
Winner is picked by the quarterback who best demonstrates good citizenship off the field, and does their best to maintain the ideals of good character, morals, and values. Official site |
| FRED BILETNIKOFF AWARD | BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| Candidates must be receivers who display leadership and self-discipline, help their team succeed, and be committed to being the best. |
Watch list has yet to be released. | More than 50 journalists, commentators, announcers, and former players select the winner. Official site |
| JOHN MACKEY AWARD | BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| It's awarded to the most outstanding tight end in Division I-A college football. |
ILLINOIS: Jeff Cumberland IOWA: Tony Moeaki PENN STATE: Andrew Quarless WISCONSIN: Travis Beckum |
The John Mackey Selection Committee. Official site |
| BRONKO NAGURSKI AWARD | BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| Created to honor the best defensive college football player in the nation. |
ILLINOIS: DB Vontae Davis INDIANA: DE Greg Middleton IOWA: DT Mitch King MICHIGAN: DT Terrance Taylor NORTHWESTERN: DT John Gill OHIO STATE: DB Malcolm Jenkins, LB Marcus Freeman, LB James Laurinaitis PENN STATE: DE Maurice Evans WISCONSIN: DE Matt Shaughnessy |
The Football Writers Association of America. Official site |
| ROTARY LOMBARDI AWARD | BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| It goes to the outstanding college football lineman - offense or defense - who best exemplifies the discipline of Vince Lombardi |
INDIANA: DE Greg Middleton IOWA: DL Mitch King OHIO STATE: LB James Laurinaitis PENN STATE: DE Maurice Evans, C A.Q. Shipley WISCONSIN: TE Travis Beckum |
Nearly 400 prominent college coaches, writers, broadcasters and previous winners and finalists vote. Official site |
| RIMINGTON TROPHY | BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| It goes to the outstanding college offensive center in Division I-A. | ILLINOIS: Ryan McDonald INDIANA: Alex Perry OHIO STATE: Jim Cordle PENN STATE: A.Q. Shipley |
The American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp Foundation,The Sporting News, and the Football Writers Association of America. Official site |
| LOTT TROPHY | BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| It goes to a defensive player best exhibiting the characteristics that Hall of Fame defensive back Ronnie Lott. | ILLINOIS: LB Brit Miller INDIANA: DE Greg Middleton IOWA: DT Mitch King OHIO STATE: CB Malcolm Jenkins, LB James Laurinaitis WISCONSIN: LB Jonathan Casillas |
National media members, previous finalists, the Board of Directors of the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation, a panel of retired NFL players and a distinguished group of former head college coaches. Official site |
| RAY GUY AWARD | BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| The award identifies the nation's top collegiate punter. | OHIO STATE: A.J. Trapasso |
A national selection committee of approximately 200 sports writers, sportscasters, football coaches, professional football punters, former punters, and previous winners will select the winner. Official site |
| MAXWELL AWARD |
BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| It goes to the player considered to be the nation's best. | NORTHWESTERN: RB Tyrell Sutton OHIO STATE: QB Todd Boeckman, WR Brian Robiskie, RB Chris "Beanie" Wells PENN STATE: WR Derrick Williams |
NCAA coaches, members of the Maxwell Football Club & sportswriters and sportscasters. Official site |
| CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD |
BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| It goes to the nation's best defensive collegiate player. | INDIANA: DE Greg Middleton OHIO STATE: LB Marcus Freeman, LB James Laurinaitis, CB Malcolm Jenkins PENN STATE: DE Maurice Evans |
NCAA coaches, members of the Maxwell Football Club & sportswriters and sportscasters. Official site |
| LOU GROZA AWARD |
BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| It goes to the nation's top college football place-kicker. | INDIANA: Austin Starr MICHIGAN: K.C. Lopata MICHIGAN STATE: Brett Swenson OHIO STATE: Ryan Pretorius PENN STATE: Kevin Kelly |
A national panel of all Division I-A head football coaches, sports writers and sportscasters, conference representatives, NFL kickers, NFL alumni, and all previous award finalists. Official site |
| JIM THORPE AWARD |
BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| It is presented annually to the nation's best college defensive back. . |
ILLINOIS: CB Vontae Davis OHIO STATE: CB Malcolm Jenkins |
A national panel of over 50 sports writers, sportscasters, former players and coaches vote to determine the winner. Official site |
| TED HENDRICKS AWARD |
BIG TEN NAMES | WHO VOTES? |
| It is named in honor of college football's first three-time first-team All-American defensive end. . |
ILLINOIS: Will Davis WISCONSIN: Matt Shaughnessy |
Members of the national media, head coaches, professional scouts and former winners are included in the Award's voting committee. Official site |
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