Buster Davis Nominated for Lott Trophy

Florida State University senior linebacker Buster Davis, who is bidding to become the first Seminole to lead the ACC in tackles, has been named a quarterfinalist for the Lott Trophy which is presented to the college football defensive player of the year. Now in its third year, the Lott Trophy is the first college football award to equally recognize athletic performance and the personal attributes of each candidate. The award is named after Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott.

Davis, from Daytona Beach, Fla., leads the team in tackles with 63. He has four tackles for loss, two sacks, an interception and two forced fumbles. He has recorded his season high of 12 tackles twice this season - in victories over Miami and Troy. Davis has led the team in tackles four times in seven games and has recorded double-digit tackles in three different games. He is ranked second in the ACC and 31st nationally in tackles on the season.

The winner will be announced at a gala black-tie banquet at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach Dec. 10.

The 17 Quarterfinalists:
H.B. Blades, Sr, LB, Pitt
Mkistro Bruce, Sr, DE, Washington State
Tim Crowder, Sr., DE, Texas
Buster Davis, Sr., LB, Florida State
Michael Griffin, Sr., DB, Texas
Korey Hall, Sr., LB, Boise State
Leon Hall, Sr., CB, Michigan
Daymeion Hughes, Sr., CB, Cal
LaRon Landry, Sr., S, LSU
Quentin Moses, Sr., DE, Georgia
Sam Olajubutu, Sr., LB, Arkansas
Quinn Pitcock, Sr., DT, Ohio State
Paul Posluszny, Sr., LB, Penn State
Anthony Spencer, Sr., DE, Purdue
Eric Weddle, Sr., DB, Utah
Patrick Willis, Sr., LB, Mississippi
LaMarr Woodley, Sr., DE, Michigan