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LB Coach James Laurinaitis (2x B1G DPOY, 2006 Nagurski, 2007 Butkus, 2008 Lott, 3x All-American, OSU HOF)
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Nordberg;986663; said:
He's "forgetting" a lot of great LB's but his poll wasn't sincere.
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Laurinaitis is one of four Lombardi finalists
Thursday, November 8, 2007
By Todd Porter
REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER
COLUMBUS Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis, who won the Nagurski Award last season, is one of four finalists for the Lombardi Award. Laurinaitis is the 13th finalist from Ohio State, which has produced six winners of the award, more than any school in the country.
The other finalists are Michigan offensive lineman Jake Long, Virginia defensive end Chris Long and LSU defensive end Glenn Dorsey.
Laurinaitis is having arguably his finest season. A year ago, he led the Bucks in tackles with 115 and four sacks.
This season, Laurinaitis has 85 tackles and five sacks with two games to play.
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Laurinaitis is one of four Lombardi finalists
Thursday, November 8, 2007
By Todd Porter
REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER
COLUMBUS Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis, who won the Nagurski Award last season, is one of four finalists for the Lombardi Award. Laurinaitis is the 13th finalist from Ohio State, which has produced six winners of the award, more than any school in the country.
The other finalists are Michigan offensive lineman Jake Long, Virginia defensive end Chris Long and LSU defensive end Glenn Dorsey.
Laurinaitis is having arguably his finest season. A year ago, he led the Bucks in tackles with 115 and four sacks.
This season, Laurinaitis has 85 tackles and five sacks with two games to play.
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Laurinaitis Named 2007 Butkus Award ? Finalist - The Ohio State Buckeyes Official Athletics Site - OhioStateBuckeyes.com
ORLANDO - The Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando, Inc. (DACO), the organization which annually presents the prestigious Butkus Award? to the nation's best collegiate linebacker, has announced the three finalists for this year's award.
Dan Connor - Penn State
Jordon Dizon - Colorado
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The winner will be announced in December in Orlando, FL. The independent Butkus Award ? Selection Committee for the 2007 Butkus Award ?, comprised of some of the nation's foremost journalists, is solely and exclusively responsible for all voting in the Butkus Award ? selection process. Voting for the three finalists and the Butkus Award ? winner will be conducted by exclusive confidential ballots of the Selection Committee. The Butkus Award ? is regarded as one of the most elite individual honors in college football. Past recipients include such outstanding linebackers as: Patrick Willis (2006-Mississippi); Paul Posluszny (2005-Penn State); Derrick Johnson (2004-Texas); Teddy Lehman, (2003-Oklahoma); E.J. Henderson (2002-Maryland); Rocky Calmus (2001-Oklahoma); Dan Morgan (2000-Miami (FL); LaVar Arrington (1999-Penn State); Chris Claiborne (1998-Southern Cal); Andy Katzenmoyer (1997-Ohio State); Matt Russell (1996 Colorado); Kevin Hardy (1995-Illinois); Dana Howard (1994-Illinois); Trev Alberts (1993-Nebraska); Marvin Jones (1992-Florida State); Erick Anderson (1991-Michigan); Alfred Williams (1990-Colorado); Percy Snow (1989-Michigan State); Derrick Thomas (1988-Alabama); Paul McGowan (1997-Florida State); and Brian Bosworth (1985 and 1986-Oklahoma). Created in 1985 by the Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando Inc., the Butkus Award ? carries the name of one of the greatest middle linebackers in football history.
ORLANDO - The Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando, Inc. (DACO), the organization which annually presents the prestigious Butkus Award? to the nation's best collegiate linebacker, has announced the three finalists for this year's award.
Dan Connor - Penn State
Jordon Dizon - Colorado
[URL="https://admin.xosn.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87743&SPID=10408&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=1059421"]James Laurinaitis[/URL] - Ohio State
The winner will be announced in December in Orlando, FL. The independent Butkus Award ? Selection Committee for the 2007 Butkus Award ?, comprised of some of the nation's foremost journalists, is solely and exclusively responsible for all voting in the Butkus Award ? selection process. Voting for the three finalists and the Butkus Award ? winner will be conducted by exclusive confidential ballots of the Selection Committee. The Butkus Award ? is regarded as one of the most elite individual honors in college football. Past recipients include such outstanding linebackers as: Patrick Willis (2006-Mississippi); Paul Posluszny (2005-Penn State); Derrick Johnson (2004-Texas); Teddy Lehman, (2003-Oklahoma); E.J. Henderson (2002-Maryland); Rocky Calmus (2001-Oklahoma); Dan Morgan (2000-Miami (FL); LaVar Arrington (1999-Penn State); Chris Claiborne (1998-Southern Cal); Andy Katzenmoyer (1997-Ohio State); Matt Russell (1996 Colorado); Kevin Hardy (1995-Illinois); Dana Howard (1994-Illinois); Trev Alberts (1993-Nebraska); Marvin Jones (1992-Florida State); Erick Anderson (1991-Michigan); Alfred Williams (1990-Colorado); Percy Snow (1989-Michigan State); Derrick Thomas (1988-Alabama); Paul McGowan (1997-Florida State); and Brian Bosworth (1985 and 1986-Oklahoma). Created in 1985 by the Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando Inc., the Butkus Award ? carries the name of one of the greatest middle linebackers in football history.
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lvbuckeye;986960; said:
I'm surprised that it's actually taken this long. I've heard Dorsey (LSU) in the talks, but had yet to hear anything about Lil Animal. I think the media is just so down on the Big Ten that they almost "forget" about him. It would be great to hear Heisman talk including his name, Boeckman & Beanie.
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MD Buckeye;986968; said:
Well, if he stays, maybe next year we can have 3 guys finish in the top 6, like 1973.
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Laurinaitis named a finalist for Butkus and Lombardi awards
By Doug Harris
Staff Writer
Friday, November 09, 2007
COLUMBUS ? Ohio State's James Laurinaitis won the Nagurski Award as the nation's best defensive player last season, and he may have to install another shelf or two in his trophy case this year.
The junior All-American was named one of three finalists for the Butkus Award, which goes to the nation's top linebacker. Laurinaitis, who spearheads the stingiest defense in the country, also is one of four finalists for the Lombardi Award (top linebacker or lineman).
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Laurinaitis named a finalist for Butkus and Lombardi awards
By Doug Harris
Staff Writer
Friday, November 09, 2007
COLUMBUS ? Ohio State's James Laurinaitis won the Nagurski Award as the nation's best defensive player last season, and he may have to install another shelf or two in his trophy case this year.
The junior All-American was named one of three finalists for the Butkus Award, which goes to the nation's top linebacker. Laurinaitis, who spearheads the stingiest defense in the country, also is one of four finalists for the Lombardi Award (top linebacker or lineman).
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rocketman;987038; said:
If you're talking about OSU winning the game then I can agree. If you are going by stats of this game you're off the mark. JL actually had one of his worst games as a Buckeye against PSU this year, of course they game-planned specifically for him and Freeman was everywhere in lieu of that fact. Connor had a decent game for them and since he's becoming the PSU all-time leading tackler this week, he's going to be tough to beat out.
If they take a special look at intangibles I too think JL should win. On stats alone this season JL won't win it.
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Bestbuck36;987985; said:
I think he was just being sarcastic. Everyone and their mom knew Hawk should win the award but seemingly since PSU beat OSU that year, the award went to Poopshootsky. I think Connor may be the top LB in the country honestly but it would be nice to see just for what was done to Hawk.
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