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

[Penguin-BUCK]

i agree that the d was on the field too long, but Hawk gets tackles, b/c he is a GREAT linebacker. He as it was said earlier is a man surrounded by boys. He has that something special about him, you can't coach it, he just has it

Yes he's great but dont get out of bonds with "hes a man among boys" ?
Bobby carpenter is also great, I believe that in the end he may be the best (one day that is). Im just glad thier both on our team Y-town.

 

[bukIpower]

I believe you're right. I don't see Hawk leaving, but he's such a class guy I wouldn't want to see him take that risk and lose it all. Hawk is what every college program hopes for! He not only gives it all on the field, but he also refuses to take credit and gives it to the players. It takes a hell of a guy to do that.

 

[gold_pants]

Hawk semifinalist for Butkus

http://ohiostatebuckeyes.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101404aaa.html

Great to see him get some recognition.

 

[gobucksBC]

I got a feeling Derrick Johnson's taking this. That kid is a stud.

 

[Savante]

Good for him, but honestly? I think Carp's played just as well (if not better) and deserves to be there, too.

 

[HineyBuck]

I agree with Savante that Bobby Carpenter has been playing good enough to make the list of finalists. Have there ever been two finalists from the same team? Watch out next year. If Mike D'Andrea comes back healthy, we could have three finalists.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

I think Bobby Carpenter has played really well, but Hawk is a stud (13 Tackles per game average)

 

[Elephant]

I got to agree with gobucksBC! Johnson is an animal and has a habit of creating turnovers. He seemed to be the only one that had the sack to tackle Peterson.

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

Fuckin' Trev Alberts won it in 1993. That tells you how much validity this "award" has.

 

[RugbyBuck]

If Schlegel finishes the year strong, he'll be a favorite for next year. I'm sorry to say it, but I think MDA is pretty much done.

 

[Buck Nasty]

I agree about Carpenter, His pursuit laterally is amazing for his size. There have been several times this year when I have thought the back had the corner on him, and he closed it down every time.

 

[matz2]

How the hell is Odell Thurman on the list!?! He has played in only 2 games this year as he was suspended at the beginning of the season. Also, wasn't Crowder suspended at the beginning of the season too?

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

I got to agree with gobucksBC! Johnson is an animal and has a habit of creating turnovers. He seemed to be the only one that had the sack to tackle Peterson.

Isn't he the guy that knocked the ball about 10 yards downfield on the fly from a QB's hands?

 

[gmsbears]

Isn't he the guy that knocked the ball about 10 yards downfield on the fly from a QB's hands?

Yeah, and he already has 7 forced fumbles this year.

 

[OSU Rob]

Johnson definitely deserves it this year IMO. Hawk is great and I think should be a finalist, but Johnson is even faster than Hawk if that's possible. His lateral speed is just sick.