Here are some highlights of UConn Huskies sophomore-to-be Jeremy Lamb from his playing in the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championships this past week.
Congratulations to Derek Jeter on 3000 Hits
While we may not like New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter too much up here in Red Sox Nation, you have to respect the way he plays the game. He goes out there and gives it his all and has never done anything to embarrass the Yankees organization.
He also became the first member of 3000 hit club to pick up his 3000th hit in a Yankees uniform on Saturday afternoon in front of the home crowd and Yankee Stadium. And he did it on a home run nonetheless.
So we offer our congratulations to Jeter on becoming the 28th MLB player to reach 3,000 hits.
Here’s the link to the video of Jeter’s 3000th hit. And if you’re looking to buy DJ3K apparel, I’ve got you covered.
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Red Sox News & Notes – 7/9
The offense for the Boston Red Sox once again did their jobs but that isn’t the big story of what happened in the 10-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night at Fenway Park. Actually there are two big stories.
It’s a tough call to figure out whether the benches clearing brawl started by David Ortiz and Kevin Gregg is a bigger story than the fact that Josh Beckett left the his start after five innings due to a hyperextended left knee after slipping on the wet mound at Fenway Park.
The benches had actually emptied on the pitch before the brawl happened in the 8th inning. The at-bat for Big Papi started with Gregg throwing a fastball inside on him. The second pitch was more of the same. On the third pitch, Gregg went even further inside and Papi started towards the mound with some words for Gregg. The benches emptied but the only thing exchanged were some words between the teams.
On the next pitch, Gregg threw a fastball that Papi popped up. Papi started running very slowly towards first only to have Gregg tell him to run to first. This got Gregg ejected immediately and then next thing you know Papi isn’t running towards first, he’s running towards Gregg. While it didn’t look that any punches actually hit anyone, Papi came close to landing an uppercut that would knocked Gregg into next week.
When order was finally restored for a second time, Papi and Gregg found themselves bounced from the game. Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia (not in the game) and Orioles reliever Jim Johnson also were ejected from the game although we aren’t sure what they did.
Big Papi didn’t talk to the media after the game. Gregg did and had some choice words for Big Papi as did a few of the other Orioles.
Beckett’s troubles started in the 5th when he slipped on the mound while throwing a pitch. While he stayed in the game to finish the 5th to become eligible for what would turn out to be his 8th win of the season, he didn’t come back out for the 6th. It was announced that he left with the hyperextended left knee.
After the game Beckett said that he would be fine and would go forward to making his appearance in the All-Star game on Tuesday. We’ll see how he feels today but hopefully it’s nothing and returns without incident. The last thing we need is another starter on the disabled list.
If not for those two stories, the big one of the night would have been the fact that the offense put up eight runs in the first to chase Orioles rookie Zach Britton from the game before the end.
Jacoby Ellsbury started the inning by flying out. Dustin Pedroia followed that with a single and went to second on an Adrian Gonzalez walk. Kevin Youkilis, who was named to the AL All-Star Team as a replacement for Alex Rodriguez after the game, brought in Pedey with a single. Big Papi quickly made it 4-0 with a monstrous blast into the seats in right field.
The Red Sox didn’t stop there though.
Jason Varitek reached on a walk and then went to third on a Marco Scutaro single. Darnell McDonald then cleared the bases with a double to push the lead to 6-0. Britton finally got the second out of the inning with a strikeout of Yamaico Navarro. In his second AB of the inning, Ellsbury got an RBI single to finally chase Britton from the game.
Pedroia reached off of Brad Bergesen after J. J. Hardy booted the ball. Gonzalez made Hardy and the O’s pay for the error as his single scored Ellsbury to make it 8-0. The inning finally ended after Youk grounded out.
The Orioles relievers settled down after that as the Red Sox would only get two more runs the rest of the way. One of the coming on a Pedroia home run off of Chris Jakubauskas in the 6th and on a Josh Reddick triple in the 8th that scored Pedey after a single earlier in the inning.
Definitely a crazy night at the Fens last night. We know Papi will most likely be suspended but I think we all hope Beckett is okay. As I said earlier, that’s the last thing the Red Sox need right now. When you think about the fact that Tim Wakefield and John Lackey would be the two healthy players in the Red Sox rotation right now that’s not a good thing. Nothing against Wake by the way as he didn’t even start the season in the rotation.
We’ll be back later today with tonight’s lineups, batter/pitcher matchups and any links from the day. But for now, enjoy the overnight links by clicking on the read more button below.
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Fighting words [Boston Globe]
Weiland a surprising choice [Boston Globe]
Plenty of twists in this game [Boston Globe]
Sox discovery sings at Fenway [Boston Globe]
Both blowout and battle [Boston Herald]
Time to worry? [Boston Herald]
Gregg: We’re not scared of them [Boston Herald]
Rookie Weiland set to pitch in [Boston Herald]
Sad end to one good gesture [Boston Herald]
Firepower leads Sox past Orioles, 10-3 [CSNNE.com]
Tempers, fists fly as Sox brawl with Orioles [CSNNE.com]
Red Sox notes: Beckett injures knee [CSNNE.com]
Rapid reaction: Red Sox 10, Orioles 3 [ESPN Boston]
Sox sign young Dominican shortstop [ESPN Boston]
Closing Time: Red Sox win again, but at what cost? [Full Count]
Beckett: Knee injury shouldn’t impact availability going forward [Full Count]
Nick Markakis calls David Ortiz swinging 3-0 ‘a little bush league’ [Full Count]
Red Sox take stock of brawl: ‘A lot of craziness’ [Full Count]
Video: Red Sox Hoping Kyle Weiland Can Continue Dominant Ways in Major League Debut on Sunday [NESN.com]
Video: Jason Varitek Says Bench-Clearing Brawl Part of the Game, Thinks Josh Beckett Will Be OK [NESN.com]
Josh Beckett Leaves Start With Hyperextended Left Knee, Terry Francona Says Move Was Precautionary [NESN.com]
Boston offense delivers its own beating in brawl-filled game [Providence Journal]
Red Sox players saddened by tragedy in Texas [Providence Journal]
Gregg, Ortiz hook up in wild brawl [Providence Journal]
Red Sox Journal: Weiland to make his debut on Sunday [Providence Journal]
As temperatures rise, so do ejections [Providence Journal]
Pedroia has knack for hitting balls outside zone [RedSox.com]
For more slices of Red Sox goodness, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, CSNNE, ESPN Boston, NESN, Providence Journal, RedSox.com and WEEI websites.
And if you must check out the enemy news, head over to the Baltimore Sun website. You can also check out our Bloguin brother, the Oriole Post.
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Paw Prints – The Daily UConn Roundup – 7/9
Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball teams as well as some of the other sports. We will do our best to bring you the links from all of the media that covers the Huskies on a daily basis. As always, links can be found by clicking on the read more button below.
Thank you for stopping by and making SOX & Dawgs your home for UConn Huskies news.
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UConn Men’s Basketball links
Jeremy Lamb Talks USA Basketball And UConn Basketball [Mike Anthony – Hartford Courant]
UConn’s Jeremy Lamb Shows The World What He Can Do [Hartford Courant]
UConn Women’s Basketball links
Charde Houston honored with Staley award [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]
Charde Houston making a difference [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]
Maya Moore, UConn Teammates Reunite Saturday [Hartford Courant]
Top 15 Voting: Nykesha Sales [WNBA.com]
UConn Football links
Big East position rankings: Cornerback [Andrea Adelson – ESPN.com]
Special Teams Coach White: Need Better KO Coverage, Net Punt [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]
Former UConn WR Marcus Easley Stays Busy Despite NFL Lockout [Hartford Courant]
Other UConn related links
M. Ice Hockey. Men’s Hockey To Host 16 games In 2011-12 [UConnHuskies.com]
Destination Red Sox Nation – 7/9
Destination Red Sox Nation is our look at how the minor league teams of the Boston Red Sox fare each night. Game story and box score links as well as links to team rosters, team stats and league standings can be found by clicking on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.
If you would like to listen to any of the Red Sox minor league affiliates’ games, MiLB.com offers them for free.
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Pitcher Chris Martin gets another chance with Red Sox invitation [Roanoke Times]
Pawtucket Red Sox
The PawSox got two in the 8th and held on for a 5-4 win over the Syracuse Chiefs.
PawSox Scratch and Claw for Comeback Win [PawSox.com]
Late rally lifts Pawtucket [Providence Journal]
Pawtucket Red Sox @ Syracuse Chiefs 7.8.11 box score [MiLB.com]
International League standings
A four-run 4th inning backed up another strong start from Alex Wilson in the Sea Dogs 8-3 win over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
‘Dogs Whack the ‘Cats 8-3 [PortlandSeaDogs.com]
Wilson triumphs again for Sea Dogs [Portland Press Herald]
Portland Sea Dogs @ New Hampshire Fisher Cats 7.8.11 box score [MiLB.com]
Salem Red Sox:
The game between the Wilmington Blue Rocks and Salem was suspended on Friday night. The game will resume on August 26th when the Blue Rock return to Salem.
Second Inning Downpour Suspends Sox-Rocks Finale [OurSports Central]
After giving up the lead in the 8th, the Drive’s rally fell one run short in a 4-3 loss to the Rome Braves.
Solid Starting Pitching Helps Rome Take Third Straight Win [OurSports Central]
South Atlantic League standings
Lowell Spinners:
Six late runs helped the Spinners to a 9-4 win over the Aberdeen IronBirds.
Spinners Rally Late for 9-4 Win [LowellSpinners.com]
Spinners return home on a high note after rally [Lowell Sun]
Lowell Spinners @ Aberdeen IronBirds 7.8.11 box score [MiLB.com]
Gulf Coast League Red Sox
The GCL Twins got four runs in the 8th for a 5-1 win over the GCL Red Sox.
GCL Red Sox @ GCL Twins 7.8.11 box score [MiLB.com]
Kevin Youkilis Heading to the 2011 MLB All-Star Game
After not being named to the 2011 American League All-Star team, Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis will now have to make other plans for next week.
Originally after not being named, Youk wanted to rest up as he’s been battling through a few injuries. But with Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees taking himself out of the game, Youk was tabbed to replace him at third base.
The consensus out there right now that I could gather after the announcement is that while everyone is happy for Youk, they’d rather see him stay home and rest. I have to say I agree with the sentiment 100%.
The Red Sox will have 72 games remaining after the All-Star break. With Youk battling through those nagging injuries, I think the rest would be much better for him. Sure being an All-Star for the third time in his career is great and all, he’d be better served getting himself ready for the stretch run.
What happens to the Red Sox if Youk gets re-aggravates one of his injuries during the game. The Red Sox are screwed. You just can’t replace a bat like Youk. The same goes with his glove.
Hopefully, he’ll think about it and do what’s best for him. And in my opinion and the opinion of many others, that is STAY HOME and rest.
Video: Kevin Gregg Talks About Brawl With Big Papi
With everyone wanting to hear from Baltimore Orioles reliever Kevin Gregg and Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz after the fight on Friday night at Fenway Park, it turned out we would only hear from Gregg.
According to the media, Big Papi left the clubhouse immediately after the game without addressing reporters. Gregg did however talk about what happened.
While I thought Gregg made sense in the beginning, he turned into a whiny baby very quickly.
Click on the read more button below to see the comments from Jim Rice about what Gregg had to say.
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Update: Nick Markakis said it was “bush league” for Papi to swing at the 3-0 count.
Video: Fight Night at Fenway With Big Papi & Kevin Gregg
It turned into Fight Night at Fenway Park on Friday night during the 8th inning just one pitch after the benches had emptied. The reason the benches emptied the first time is the fact that Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz took exception to Kevin Gregg throwing inside three straight times.
Nothing exciting happened during that little scrum and order was restored. Then on the 3-0 count, Big Papi popped the ball up to short center. As he was running down the line, slowly I might add, Gregg motioned and probably yelled to him to run to first. Obviously Papi took exception to this and went after Gregg just missing with an upper cut.
When all was said and done, Big Papi and Gregg were ejected. Also ejected after the fracas were Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Orioles reliever Jim Johnson. Or as Steve pointed out on Twitter, the infamous Salty Johnson ejections.
Here’s what happened for your enjoyment:
Afternoon Red Sox Delight – 7/8
After winning and jumping back into first place in the AL East last night, the Boston Red Sox look to remain there AL in game two of a four-game set with the Baltimore Orioles tonight at Fenway Park.
Tonight’s first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. and you can watch the game on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Orioles television market, you can catch the game on MASN. And if you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2011 Red Sox Radio Network.
Here’s the latest update on the weather from the Red Sox:
The current weather forecast (provided by the Red Sox private weather service, Telvent DTN) in the vicinity of Fenway Park calls for showers and thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening hours.
All Fenway Park gates will open as regularly scheduled at 5:40 p.m. with a limited opening on Yawkey Way at 5:10 p.m. The Red Sox hope that tonight’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, which is scheduled to start at 7:10 p.m., will be played. However, the Red Sox want to alert our fans to the possibility of a delay.
This forecast is of course subject to change as the evening progresses. Additional updates will be provided as necessary.
Josh Beckett will make his final start before heading to Phoenix on Sunday for the 2011 MLB All-Star Game. He’s made 16 starts this season and is 7-3 with a 2.12 ERA. He’s made one start against the Orioles in 2011 that came back on April 27 at Camden Yards. In that start, Beckett received a no decision after allowing four runs in six innings. He’s made 15 career starts against the Orioles and is 6-3 with a 3.68 ERA. Four of those starts have come at the Fens where he is 1-1 with a 5.25 ERA.
Rookie Zach Britton makes his 18th start of 2011 for the Orioles. In his previous 17 starts, Britton is 6-6 with a 3.47 ERA. His only career start against the Red Sox came on April 26th at Camden Yards. In that start, he picked up the win after allowing one run in six innings of work.
Click on the read more button below to see tonight’s lineups, batter/pitcher matchups and links from the day if you’re on the home page.
Here are this evening’s lineups:
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| 1. J.J. Hardy | SS | 1. Jacoby Ellsbury | CF |
| 2. Nick Markakis | RF | 2. Dustin Pedroia | 2B |
| 3. Adam Jones | CF | 3. Adrian Gonzalez | 1B |
| 4. Vladimir Guerrero | DH | 4. Kevin Youkilis | 3B |
| 5. Matt Wieters | C | 5. David Ortiz | DH |
| 6. Derek Lee | 1B | 6. Jason Varitek |
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| 7. Mark Reynolds | 3B | 7. Marco Scutaro | SS |
| 8. Felix Pie | LF | 8. Darnell McDonald | RF |
| 9. Robert Andino | SS | 9. Yamaico Navarro | LF |
| Zach Britton | SP | Josh Beckett | SP |
And here is how the hitters have fared against tonight’s starting pitchers:
Kyle Weiland will be called up on Sunday from Triple-A Pawtucket to start. This will mark the MLB debut for Weiland.
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Two nations, over the air [Boston Globe]
Kyle Weiland to start Sunday for Red Sox [Clubhouse Insider]
Red Sox players react to Texas tragedy [Clubhouse Insider]
Weiland to start for Red Sox on Sunday [CSNNE.com]
Sox early notes: Weiland to make debut on Sunday [CSNNE.com]
Beckett caps Pedro-esque first half tonight [ESPN Boston]
Red Sox starter Weiland to make debut Sunday [ESPN Boston]
Red Sox trying out Yamaico in left field [ESPN Boston]
Texas tragedy hits home, say Red Sox players [ESPN Boston]
It all started with Dick Williams [Extra Bases]
Pregame notes: Weiland to start Sunday [Extra Bases]
Kevin Millar on M&M: ‘We’ve waited around’ long enough for J.D. Drew [Full Count]
Kyle Weiland gets the call Sunday and provides a silver lining [Full Count]
Why Yamaico Navarro – and not Josh Reddick- is getting the call in left [Full Count]
Which Red Sox Player Will Make the Biggest Impact in the Second Half of the Season? [NESN.com]
Josh Beckett’s Outstanding First Half Has Red Sox’ Ace in Historic Company [NESN.com]
Manny Ramirez Crashes TV Interview Between Tom Werner, David Ortiz at 2004 All-Star Game [NESN.com]
Report: Andre Ethier Interested in Joining Red Sox [NESN.com]
Kyle Weiland to Make Major League Debut for Red Sox on Sunday [NESN.com]
Yaz wrote of Dick Williams and the unforgettable, ’67 season [Projo Sox Blog]
Red Sox climbing the charts defensively [Projo Sox Blog]
Ranking the six Red Sox home runs on Thursday [Projo Sox Blog]
Weiland to start Sunday [Projo Sox Blog]
Beckett, Red Sox look to keep Orioles reeling [RedSox.com]
Weiland to make big league debut Sunday [RedSox.com]
Q&A with Eddie Romero, Jr. [SoxProspects.com]
Photo credits: Reuters Pictures, AP Photo
Kendall Reyes Named To 2011 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
Here is the press release from the Football Writers Association of America for the 2011 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List. Included on that list is UConn Huskies defensive tackle Kendall Reyes.
DALLAS (FWAA) – The 2011 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List features the best and brightest of the upcoming season’s defensive players.
One of 87 players on the list most likely will receive the Bronko Nagurski Trophy that is awarded annually to the nation’s best defensive player by the Football Writers Association of America and the Charlotte Touchdown Club. Every NCAA Division I Bowl Subdivision conference and Notre Dame are represented on the list that is pretty evenly divided among linemen, linebackers and defensive backs.
Players may be added or deleted from the Bronko Nagurski Watch List during the season. For the 11th straight season, the FWAA will choose a National Defensive Player of the Week. If that player is not on the Watch List, he automatically will be added. The FWAA and the Charlotte Touchdown Club will announce five finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy on Nov. 17.
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner is chosen from five finalists who are part of the FWAA All-America Team. The FWAA All-America Committee, after voting input from the entire membership, selects the 25-man team and eventually the Bronko Nagurski finalists. Committee members, then by individual ballot, select the winner, the best defensive player in America.
The annual Bronko Nagurski Trophy Banquet will be on Dec. 12 at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, N.C. Besides the 2011 winner being announced, the banquet will also celebrate the recipient of the Bronko Nagurski Legends Award presented by Florida East Coast Railway. Florida’s Jack Youngblood, an end from the FWAA’s 1970 All-American team, will be honored. Georgia head coach Mark Richt will be the keynote speaker at the banquet.
To see the full list, click on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.
| 2011 BRONKO NAGURSKI TROPHY PRESEASON WATCH LIST (87) | |
| Ray-Ray Armstrong, Miami, S | Markelle Martin, Oklahoma State, S |
| Mark Barron, Alabama, S | Mike Martin, Michigan, DT |
| Jake Bequette, Arkansas, DE | Chris Marve, Vanderbilt, LB |
| Brandon Boykin, Georgia, CB | Jonathan Massaquoi, Troy, DE |
| Nigel Bradham, Florida State, LB | Michael Mauti, Penn State, LB |
| Tanner Brock, TCU, LB | T.J. McDonald, USC, S |
| Arthur Brown, Kansas State, LB | Chase Minnifield, Virginia, CB |
| Zach Brown, North Carolina, LB | Charles Mitchell, Mississippi State, S |
| Vince Browne, Northwestern, DE | Roosevelt Nix, Kent State, DE |
| Vontaze Burfict, Arizona State, LB | Donte Paige-Moss, North Carolina, DE |
| Miles Burris, San Diego State, LB | Dontari Poe, Memphis, DT |
| Tank Carder, TCU, LB | Tydreke Powell, North Carolina, DT |
| Morris Claiborne, LSU, CB | Shaun Prater, Iowa, CB |
| Quinton Coples, North Carolina, DE | Kheeston Randall, Texas, DT |
| Fletcher Cox, Mississippi State, DE | Kendall Reyes, Connecticut, DT |
| Jared Crick, Nebraska, DT | Xavier Rhodes, Florida State, CB |
| Vinny Curry, Marshall, DE | Adrian Robinson, Temple, DE |
| Lavonte David, Nebraska, LB | Josh Robinson, UCF, CB |
| Alfonzo Dennard, Nebraska, CB | Keenan Robinson, Texas, LB |
| Tony Dye, UCLA, S | J.K. Schaffer, Cincinnati, LB |
| Marcus Forston, Miami, DT | Kawann Short, Purdue, DT |
| Jerry Franklin, Arkansas, LB | Mychal Sisson, Colorado State, LB |
| Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina, CB | Shayne Skov, Stanford, LB |
| Zaviar Gooden, Missouri, LB | Harrison Smith, Notre Dame, S |
| Logan Harrell, Fresno State, DT | Akeem Spence, Illinois, DT |
| Cliff Harris, Oregon, CB | Sean Spence, Miami, LB |
| Casey Hayward, Vanderbilt, CB | Alameda Ta’amu, Washington, DT |
| Dont’a Hightower, Alabama, LB | Keith Tandy, West Virginia, CB |
| Jayron Hosley, Virginia Tech, CB | Kenny Tate, Maryland, LB |
| Jaye Howard, Florida, DT | Bruce Taylor, Virginia Tech, LB |
| Delano Howell, Stanford, S | Devin Taylor, South Carolina, DE |
| Bruce Irvin, West Virginia, DE | Manti Te’o, Notre Dame, LB |
| Malik Jackson, Tennessee, DT | Taylor Thompson, SMU, DE |
| Brandon Jenkins, Florida State, DE | Danny Trevathan, Kentucky, LB |
| James-Michael Johnson, Nevada, LB | Courtney Upshaw, Alabama, LB |
| Coryell Judie, Texas A&M, CB | Prentiss Waggner, Tennessee, S |
| Mychal Kendricks, California, LB | Bobby Wagner, Utah State, LB |
| Dre Kirkpatrick, Alabama, CB | Brian Wagner, Akron, LB |
| Jake Knott, Iowa State, LB | Korey Williams, Southern Miss, LB |
| Luke Kuechly, Boston College, LB | Nathan Williams, Ohio State, DE |
| Robert Lester, Alabama, S | Billy Winn, Boise State, DT |
| Travis Lewis, Oklahoma, LB | Derek Wolfe, Cincinnati, DT |
| Brandon Lindsey, Pittsburgh, DE | Jerel Worthy, Michigan State, DT |
| Brad Madison, Missouri, DE | |
| By conference: SEC 19, ACC 14, Big Ten 10, Big 12 9, Pac-12 9, Big East 6, Conference USA 5, Mountain West 5, Independents 3, MAC 3, WAC 3, Sun Belt 1. | |
| Players may be added or deleted from the list before or during the season | |
The Football Writers Association of America, a non-profit organization founded in 1941, consists of more than 1,200 men and women who cover college football for a living. The membership includes journalists, broadcasters and publicists, as well as key executives in all the areas that involve the game. The FWAA works to govern areas that include gameday operations, major awards and its annual All-America team. For more information about the FWAA and its award programs, contact Steve Richardson at tigerfwaa@aol.com or 972-713-6198.
The Charlotte Touchdown Club is a non-profit organization founded in 1990 for the purpose of promoting high school, collegiate, and professional football in the Charlotte, N.C. region. The club’s activities and services focus community attention on the outstanding citizenship, scholarship, sportsmanship, and leadership of area athletes and coaches. For more information, contact John Rocco (704-347-2918 or jrocco@touchdownclub.com). The official website of the Charlotte Touchdown Club is www.touchdownclub.com.
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA). The NCFAA was founded in 1997 as a coalition of the major collegiate football awards to protect, preserve and enhance the integrity, influence and prestige of the game’s predominant awards. The NCFAA encourages professionalism and the highest standards for the administration of its member awards and the selection of their candidates and recipients. For more information, visit the association’s official website, ncfaa.org.
The members of the NCFAA are unveiling their preseason watch lists over a 13-day period this month. Fifteen of the association’s 21 awards select a preseason watch list and this is the first time the NCFAA has spearheaded a coordinated effort to promote each award’s preseason candidates. Following is the complete 2011 preseason watch list calendar:
Tues., July 5: Maxwell Award/Bednarik Award
Wed., July 6: Biletnikoff Award/Mackey Award
Thurs., July 7: Lou Groza Award/Ray Guy Award
Fri., July 8: Bronko Nagurski Trophy/Outland Trophy
Mon., July 11: Jim Thorpe Award
Tues., July 12: Rotary Lombardi Award
Wed., July 13: Rimington Trophy
Thurs., July 14: Butkus Award
Fri., July 15: Davey O’Brien Award/Doak Walker Award
Mon., July 18: Walter Camp Award
| 2011 FWAA ALL-AMERICA COMMITTEE | ||
| Kirk Bohls | Austin American-Statesman | Big 12 |
| Buddy Davis | Ruston Daily Leader | WAC |
| Tommy Hicks | Mobile Press-Register | Sun Belt |
| Mike Huguenin | rivals.com | ACC |
| Tom Kensler | Denver Post | Pac-12 |
| Iliana Limon | Orlando Sentinel | C-USA |
| Kelly Lyell | Fort Collins Coloradoan | Mountain West |
| Brett McMurphy | cbssports.com | Big East |
| Randy Peterson | Des Moines Register | Big Ten |
| Zach Silva | Toledo Blade | MAC |
| Andy Staples | si.com | SEC |
| Phil Steele | Phil Steele Publications | National |