The Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando, Inc. (DACO), the organization which annually presents the prestigious Butkus Award® to the nation's best collegiate linebacker has announced the 10 Semi-Finalists for this year's award and Florida State's Buster Davis is among the 10. Davis, who leads the ACC in tackles per game at 9.5, is the only player among the semifinalists from the league. In alphabetical order:
H.B. Blades Pittsburgh
Buster Davis Florida State
David Harris Michigan
Ali Highsmith Louisiana State
James Laurinaitis Ohio State
Rey Maualuga USC
Sam Olajubutu Arkansas
Paul Posluszny Penn State
Brandon Siler Florida
Patrick Willis Mississippi
The 10 Semi-Finalist will be cut down to three finalists whom will be announced via a national teleconference with players, coaches, media members and Butkus Award® officials on Thursday, November 9. The winner will be announced Saturday, December 9, 2006 at the Butkus Award® Gala in Orlando, FL. The Butkus Award® will be presented to the winner by the award's namesake former University of Illinois and Chicago Bear NFL Hall of Fame member, Dick Butkus. The finalists, their coaches and families are invited to attend the Butkus Award® Gala festivities including a welcome reception, golf tournament and silent auction.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Buster Davis Butkus Award Semifinalist
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