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LB A.J. Hawk (2x All-American, Lombardi Trophy, National Champion, Super Bowl Champion)

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Why are we so quick to agree that Hawk was outplayed in the PSU game?

Because he had fewer tackles?

PSU had fewer yards and fewer first downs. Unless someone can prove that AJ caused the interception, or that PUSoozey actually wore a different jersey for one play and made the interception; then the idea that Hawk was outplayed is ridiculous.

People are WAY too excited about stats for defensive players. I probably post more stats than anyone, but I would like to think I keep them in their place. They are good for conversation and for comparisons of teams, but to compare individuals you have to watch them play and KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR.

The fact that professional NFL scouts are touting Hawk as the #1 linebacker as if with one voice says much. Yes, I realize that best pro prospect does not always mean best college player; but when there is that much unanimity among the scouts it is hard to ignore.

Also consider the Heisman trophy buzz that Hawk is getting. They don't give you a Heisman Vote unless they have reason to believe that you can evaluate talent. Among people with Heisman votes, Aaron James Hawk is the ONLY linebacker getting ANY BUZZ AT ALL. Other linebackers are in the discussion for the Butkus. Only A.J. is in the discussion for the Heisman. He won't even get a single 1st place vote, but he's in the discussion. No one else is.

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Senior linebacker A.J. Hawk has been named to the 2005 AFCA Coaches’ All-America Team announced today by the American Football Coaches Association. Hawk led the Buckeyes with 109 tackles, including a team-high 13 tackles for loss.
 
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Hawk Named Lott Trophy Finalist

Winner to be announced on Dec. 11th
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A.J. Hawk was named the Big-Ten Defensive Player of the Year.

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NEWPORT BEACH, Ca. - A.J. Hawk of Ohio State has been named one of three finalists for the second annual Lott Trophy presented by The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation in Newport Beach, Ca.
The other finalists are Darryl Tapp of Virginia Tech and DeMeco Ryans of Alabama.
In its second year, The Lott Trophy honors the college football Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year. The student-athlete is judged on both his on-field performance and his off-field performance. The Lott Trophy is the first sports award based on personal character and is appropriately named after the legendary defensive back, Ronnie Lott. Last year's winner was David Pollack, the All-American defensive end from Georgia., who was a firt round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals.
Voting for the winner was conducted by Ernst & Young with ballots being sent to college offensive and defensive coordinators, national media, The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation Board of Directors, a Board of Advisors made up of former NFL players and coaches.
The winner will be announced on Dec. 11th at a gala black-tie Awards Banquet at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach.
Among those expected to speak that evening are Lott, former Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Allen, Super Bowl Coach Bill Walsh and Jack Kemp, the former Congressman, Vice-Presidential candidate and professional quarterback. Pat Haden will be the emcee.
Hawk, Tapp and Ryans anchor three of the best defenses in the nation. Ohio State (9-2) is No. 1 against the run; ranked fourth in total defense and seventh in scoring defense. Virginia Tech (10-1) is No. 1 in both total defense and scoring defense while Alabama (9-2) is No. 2 in both categories.
Each of the players played college football in their home state - Hawk is from Centerville, Ohio, Tapp from Chesapeake, Virginia and Ryans from Bessemer, Alabama.
Hawk is a 6-1, 238-pound senior linebacker who was named the Big-Ten Defensive Player of the Year. He leads the Buckeyes with 109 tackles (37 more than any other defender), including 11.5 tackles for losses. The returning All-American has 6.5 sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery for the Buckeyes. <!-- STORY AD BEGINS HERE -->

<!-- STORY AD ENDS HERE --> "It is my belief that A.J. Hawk is the best linebacker in college football and the best defensive player in the game," says Chris Spielman, the former Buckeye All-American and now a TV analyst. "Off the field, he is a fine example of a student-athlete. He understands and practices his role as leader and role model. I am encouraged and enthused when my own kids say they admire A.J. Hawk."
Ryans is a 6-2, 232-pound senior linebacker who is a three-time All-Academic SEC performer, who will be graduating cum laude in December. He is the top tackler for The Tide with 69, including 10 tackles for losses and has 300 career tackles.
"He's clearly one of the most impressive players in the nation," said former USC and Los Angeles Rams head coach John Robinson, now a radio analyst who covered the Alabama-Florida game this year. "Everything about him, his body language, his abandon on the field, his passion are all at the highest level."
Tapp is a 6-1, 268-pound senior defensive end who has registered 9 sacks this season and an astonishing 34 quarterback hurries.
"Darryl is a great role model to the children of our community and he knows that since he is an `impact player' on the football team, his voice is heard louder than others," says Virginia Tech Coordinator of Student Life Jessica Hood.
This past summer he attended Athletes in Action Ultimate Summer Training Camp -- designed to teach athletes how to apply spiritual principles to their lives and sports.
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Sorry if this has been posted before, a friend of mine found this on the NDnation boards...

[FONT=Times New Roman, Times, serif]AJ Hawk Is the Man Because...
AJ Hawk's tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.
Rather than being birthed like a normal child, AJ Hawk instead decided to punch his way out of his mother's womb. Shortly thereafter he grew his long mane of hair.
AJ Hawk sold his soul to the devil for his 4.4 40 time and unparalleled ass-kicking ability. Shortly after the transaction was finalized, AJ Hawk dropkicked the devil in the face and took his soul back. The devil, who appreciates irony, couldn't stay mad and admitted he should have seen it coming. They now play poker every second Wednesday of the month.
AJ Hawk does not sleep. He waits.
AJ Hawk once sacked someone so hard that his mullet broke the speed of light, went back in time, and killed Amelia Earhart while she was flying over the Pacific Ocean.
To prove it isn't that big of a deal to beat cancer. AJ Hawk smoked 15 cartons of cigarettes a day for 2 years and acquired 7 different kinds of cancer only to rid them from his body by flexing for 30 minutes. Beat that, Lance Armstrong.
AJ Hawk is not hung like a horse... horses are hung like AJ Hawk.
If you can see AJ Hawk, he can see you. If you can't see AJ Hawk you may be only seconds away from death.
AJ Hawk lost his virginity before his dad did.
When AJ Hawk sends in his taxes, he sends blank forms and includes only a picture of himself, crouched and ready to attack. AJ Hawk has not had to pay taxes ever.
AJ Hawk can make a woman climax by simply pointing at her and saying "booya".
AJ Hawk recently had the idea to sell his urine as a canned beverage. We know this beverage as Red Bull.
After much debate, President Truman decided to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima rather than the alternative of sending AJ Hawk. His reasoning? It was more "humane".
AJ Hawk once ate three 72 oz. steaks in one hour. He spent the first 45 minutes having sex with his waitress.
AJ Hawk once shot a Soviet plane down with his finger, by yelling, "Bang!"
Macgyver can build an airplane out of gum and paper clips, but AJ Hawk can knock his ass out and take it.
One of the greatest cover-ups of the last century was the fact that Hitler did not commit suicide in his bunker, but was in fact tea-bagged to death by AJ Hawk.[/FONT]
 
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wonderchimp said:
Sorry if this has been posted before, a friend of mine found this on the NDnation boards...

[FONT=Times New Roman, Times, serif]AJ Hawk Is the Man Because...
AJ Hawk's tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.
Rather than being birthed like a normal child, AJ Hawk instead decided to punch his way out of his mother's womb. Shortly thereafter he grew his long mane of hair.
AJ Hawk sold his soul to the devil for his 4.4 40 time and unparalleled ass-kicking ability. Shortly after the transaction was finalized, AJ Hawk dropkicked the devil in the face and took his soul back. The devil, who appreciates irony, couldn't stay mad and admitted he should have seen it coming. They now play poker every second Wednesday of the month.
AJ Hawk does not sleep. He waits.
AJ Hawk once sacked someone so hard that his mullet broke the speed of light, went back in time, and killed Amelia Earhart while she was flying over the Pacific Ocean.
To prove it isn't that big of a deal to beat cancer. AJ Hawk smoked 15 cartons of cigarettes a day for 2 years and acquired 7 different kinds of cancer only to rid them from his body by flexing for 30 minutes. Beat that, Lance Armstrong.
AJ Hawk is not hung like a horse... horses are hung like AJ Hawk.
If you can see AJ Hawk, he can see you. If you can't see AJ Hawk you may be only seconds away from death.
AJ Hawk lost his virginity before his dad did.
When AJ Hawk sends in his taxes, he sends blank forms and includes only a picture of himself, crouched and ready to attack. AJ Hawk has not had to pay taxes ever.
AJ Hawk can make a woman climax by simply pointing at her and saying "booya".
AJ Hawk recently had the idea to sell his urine as a canned beverage. We know this beverage as Red Bull.
After much debate, President Truman decided to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima rather than the alternative of sending AJ Hawk. His reasoning? It was more "humane".
AJ Hawk once ate three 72 oz. steaks in one hour. He spent the first 45 minutes having sex with his waitress.
AJ Hawk once shot a Soviet plane down with his finger, by yelling, "Bang!"
Macgyver can build an airplane out of gum and paper clips, but AJ Hawk can knock his ass out and take it.
One of the greatest cover-ups of the last century was the fact that Hitler did not commit suicide in his bunker, but was in fact tea-bagged to death by AJ Hawk.[/FONT]
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isnt that posted except AJ Hawks name is replaced with Chuck Norris? sounds familiar
 
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