Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
- Brian Williams - SO, wide receiver
- Brandon Hill - SO, athlete
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Brian Williams - SO, wide receiver
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
- Andrew Hairston - FR, halfback
- Cory Rivera - FR, cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
- Brian Williams - SO, wide receiver
- Phil Griffin - SO, wide receiver
2nd Team All-Conference
- Joel Armstrong - SR, quarterback
- Cory Rivera - FR, cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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John David Booty - SR (RS)
- USC Trojans
253-341, 4272 Yds, 44 Car, 54 Total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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Dan Connor - SR
- Penn State Nittany Lions
92 Tkls (16 TFL), 6 Sks, Int, 6 FF |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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John David Booty - SR (RS)
- USC Trojans
253-341, 4272 Yds, 44 Car, 54 Total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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Jason Gwaltney - SO (RS)
- West Virginia Mountaineers
391 Car, 2322 Yds, 17 TD, 12 Rec, 139 Yds, 3 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR Brian Williams - Rice Owls
52 Rec, 1370 Yds, 21 Total TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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Fred Davis - JR (RS)
- USC Trojans
56 Rec, 968 Yds, 11 TD, 2 Car, 15 Yds |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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Rodrick Thomas - JR (RS)
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane
45 Pancakes, Sack Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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Zac Napier - SR
- West Virginia Mountaineers
28 Pancakes |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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Eric Moncur - JR (RS)
- Miami Hurricanes
50 Tkls (18 TFL), 8 Sks, 2 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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Dan Connor
- Penn State Nittany Lions
92 Tkls (16 TFL), 6 Sks, Int, 6 FF |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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James Jackson - SO
- TCU Horned Frogs
52 Tkls (5 TFL), Sk, 9 Int |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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Chad Scales - FR
- Florida Gators
22-23 FG, Long of 52, 43-43 Extra Points |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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Manuel Poole - FR
- Florida Gators
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Best RET |
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Ryan Boateng - SO (RS)
- Florida Gators
2346 All-Purpose Yds, 11 Total TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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WMU Coach
- Western Michigan Broncos
(9-3) |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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John David Booty - SR (RS)
- USC Trojans
253-341, 4272 Yds, 44 Car, 54 Total TD |
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