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  Bronko Nagurski - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nagurski was born in Rainy River, Ontario, Canada, and his family moved to International Falls, Minnesota, on the Canadian-United States border when he was still a boy.
Nagurski became a standout at the University of Minnesota, where he played fullback on offense and tackle on defense and was named an All-American.
In 1995, Nagurski was again honored when the Football Writers Association of America voted to have his name attached to college football's Defensive Player of the Year trophy (Bronko Nagurski Trophy).
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 UGASports.com - Pollack finalist for Nagurski Trophy
Pollack, a Nagurski Trophy finalist as a sophomore in 2002, is tied for the sack lead in the SEC with 7.5 and is third in the SEC in tackles for loss.
Nagurski was a consensus All-American defensive tackle in 1929 and also made All-America teams that year as a fullback, the only man ever picked at two positions.
Nagurski died at the age of 81 in January 1980.
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 Bronko Nagurski - WikiGadugi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Nagurski tsinusdvgi udenv hawinaditlv agasgi uweyv, Ontario, Canada, ale utseli sidanelvhi udanvsv ayeli dunadotlvsv galosga, Minnesota, nahna hia ganela-awisvdi kanoheha atlilodv gvgodv hilago iyu nasgi asgaya tsinusdvgi doi atsutsa.
Nagurski adanetliyvsdi standout nanai hia dideloquasdi Minnesota, hatlvno nasgi asgaya dunanelonv fullback nahna esga nulisdanelvgi ale ganasanesdodi nahna ulisdelvdi ale tsinusdvgi dagovgi nigadv-yvwanegv.
Nagurski adanetliyvsdi iyusdi iyadvnehi anadisvhihi ulosonv asinvsdi uha ulutsehi ale itsulaha udatlosv hia NWA elohi Heavyweight adasdelvdi.
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 Andre Carter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 2000 he won the Morris Trophy, awarded to the Pac 10's top defensive lineman as voted on by the starting offensive lineman from the conference.
In addtition to being selected as the Golden Bears most valuable player, Carter was also a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy given to the nation's top defensive player.
Andre Carter was picked by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft.
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 Henderson a Finalist for Bronko Nagurski Trophy ::
Tennessee junior defense tackle John Henderson is one of five finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, recognizing the nation's top defensive player.
The Nagurski Trophy is presented by Mike Fox and the foxcompanies.net.
Along with Henderson the other finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy are Andre Carter, a senior defensive end from California, Levar Fisher, a junior linebacker from North Carolina State, senior linebacker Dan Morgan of Miami, Fla. and junior defensive end Justin Smith of Missouri.
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 Bronko Nagurski Trophy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy has been awarded annually since 1993 to the best all-around defensive college football player.
The award is sponsored by the Charlotte Touchdown Club and the Football Writers Association of America.
The award is named in honor of Bronko Nagurski, a former NFL All-Pro player with the Chicago Bears.
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 Blazers' McSwain Named to Watch List For 2006 Nagurski Award - NCAA Sports.com
The Nagurski Trophy, awarded to the best defensive player in college football, has been a part of the FWAA's awards since 1993.
Players may be added from the Bronko Nagurski Watch List during the course of the 2005 season.
For the sixth straight season, the FWAA will select Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Players of the Week, beginning with games the week of Sept. 2 and running through the middle of November.
www.ncaasports.com /football/mens/story/9494542   (328 words)

  
 Texas' Johnson Wins 2004 Bronko Nagurski Trophy :: Senior linebacker is third Big 12 player in four years to win.
Texas' Johnson Wins 2004 Bronko Nagurski Trophy :: Senior linebacker is third Big 12 player in four years to win.
The Nagurski Trophy is awarded annually to the best defensive player in college football by the Football Writers Association of America and the Charlotte Touchdown Club.
Auburn defensive back Carlos Rogers and defensive ends Jonathan Goddard of Marshall, Erasmus James of Wisconsin and David Pollack of Georgia were the other 2004 Bronko Nagurski Trophy finalists.
www.big12sports.com /sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120604aad.html   (472 words)

  
 Shane Walton Named Bronko Nagurski Trophy Finalist :: Senior is one of five finalists for Defensive Player of the Year ...
Shane Walton Named Bronko Nagurski Trophy Finalist :: Senior is one of five finalists for Defensive Player of the Year award.
Notre Dame, Ind. - Senior cornerback Shane Walton was named one of five finalists today for the 2002 Bronko Nagurski Trophy, given to the best defensive player in college football by the Football Writers' Association of America and the Charlotte Touchdown Club.
Walton, who becomes the first Notre Dame player to be a finalist for the Nagurski Trophy, leads a potent Irish defense which is ranked ninth in the country in total defense and fifth in scoring defense allowing only 14.5 points a game.
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 Loboland.com - Fulbright named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy list
Fulbright, a senior, is one of four Mountain West Conference players named to the Nagurski Trophy preseason watch list, joining Utah defensive lineman Steve Fifita, BYU linebacker Cameron Jensen and Wyoming cornerback Derrick Martin.
In 2004, he and former All-America teammate Brandon Payne were the premier cornerback tandem in the MWC, combining to notch 11 interceptions and 24 break-ups for the league's second ranked pass efficiency defense.
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy, awarded to the best defensive player in college football, has been a staple of the FWAA's awards since 1993.
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 FWAA > News > 2004 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
The winner of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, presented by the FWAA and the Charlotte Touchdown Club, will be named on Dec. 6 at a banquet in Charlotte, N.C. Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops will be the keynote speaker.
Last season’s Bronko Nagurski winner was Oklahoma defensive back Derrick Strait, who was the second Sooner to win the award in three seasons.
None of the 2003 Bronko Nagurski finalists returns this season, but a finalist from 2002, Georgia end David Pollack, is returning for his senior season.
www.sportswriters.net /fwaa/news/2004/nagurski040628.html   (246 words)

  
 Dhyan Tarver Named To Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List :: Football Writers Association of America To Bestow Trophy ...
Awarded by the Football Writers Association of America, the Nagurski Trophy is presented to the nation's top defensive player.
The Nagurski Trophy, a staple of the FWAA's postseason awards roster since it's inception in 1993, is sponsored by the Charlotte Touchdown Club and will be presented at a formal banquet on Monday, Dec. 5.
In addition, the FWAA will be selecting a Bronko Nagurski "Defensive Player of the Week" throughout the regular season.
www.cstv.com /sports/m-footbl/stories/062805aac.html   (773 words)

  
 Williams Named Nagurski Finalist
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is awarded each year to the nation's most outstanding Division I defensive football player.
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is given in honor of the late Bronko Nagurski.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest college football players of all time, Nagurski was named the 1929 All-America Defensive Tackle and led the Chicago Bears to three NFL Championships.
www.hokiesports.com /football/recaps/20051117aaa.html   (250 words)

  
 Orangebloods.com - Derrick Johnson wins the Nagurski Trophy
University of Texas senior LB Derrick Johnson was named winner of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which is awarded annually to the best defensive player in college football, at a gala awards banquet at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, N.C., Monday evening.
Johnson becomes the Longhorns' first Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner since the award began to be presented in 1993.
"The Nagurski Trophy is a great honor and something that every defensive player in the country dreams of," Johnson said.
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 Patrick Willis Named to Nagurski Trophy Watch List :: The award is given to the best defensive player in college ...
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is sponsored by the Charlotte Touchdown Club, which has held the annual awards banquet since 1995.
Players may be added to the Bronko Nagurski Watch List during the course of the 2006 season.
For the sixth straight year, the FWAA will select Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Players of the Week, beginning with games the week of Sept. 2 and running through the middle of November.
olemisssports.cstv.com /sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/060806aab.html   (398 words)

  
 Cougar Football on KSL.com
The Nagurski trophy has been a staple of the FWAA's awards since 1993.
The trophy will be awarded Dec. 5, 2005 as five finalists will vie for the award.
The FWAA will also select a Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week beginning Sept. 3 and running through the middle of November.
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 Press Release - 9
The winner, the 13th to be so honored by the FWAA, will be announced on Dec. 5 and presented the Bronko Nagurski Trophy at a gala banquet at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, N.C. A senior All-America candidate, Hali has been instrumental in No. 5 Penn State's 9-1 overall record and Big Ten-leading 6-1 mark.
He is a primary reason why the Nittany Lion defense is ranked in the top 15 nationally in five categories, allowing less than 100 yards rushing and 16 points per game.
Hali is the lone player from the Big Ten among the finalists for the Nagurski Trophy and the Ted Hendricks Award, presented to the nation's top defensive end.
www.gopsusports.com /pressreleases/pressrelease.cfm?anncid=9002   (779 words)

  
 MSNsportsNET -- West Virginia University Mountaineers
The award, named after Hall of Famer and University of Minnesota and Chicago Bears star Bronko Nagurski, recognizes the best all-around defensive players throughout the year with the Bronko Nagurski Player of the Week.
In November, five finalists will be selected by the FWAA All-America committee and the trophy will be presented to the winner at a banquet on December 8 in Charlotte, N.C. The Watch List serves as guide to the best players in the game and is updated each week during the college football season.
The 800-member Football Writers Association of America selects the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list candidates, identifies the players of the week and names the trophy winner.
www.msnsportsnet.com /page.cfm?story=4772   (289 words)

  
 FIU Football
Keyonvis Bouie gained more national recognition Thursday with inclusion on the 2006 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, to be awarded to the top defensive player in college football.
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy, awarded to the best defensive player in college football, has been sponsored by the Charlotte Touchdown Club, which has held the annual awards banquet since 1995.
The 2006 Nagurski banquet is set for Monday, Dec. 4, at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, where five finalists will vie for the prize.
www.fiusports.com /football/releases/060806.htm   (457 words)

  
 CardinalSports.com - Dumervil Awarded Bronko Nagurski Trophy
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - University of Louisville senior defensive end Elvis Dumervil was named the 2005 Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner by The Football Writers Association of America and the Charlotte Touchdown Club tonight in a ceremony at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, N.C. The award
The Cardinal defensive standout was selected over a talented group of finalists including Penn State senior end Tamba Hali (Teaneck, N.J.), Oregon junior tackle Haloti Ngata (Salt Lake City, Utah), Alabama senior linebacker DeMeco Ryans (Bessemer, Ala.) and Virginia Tech senior cornerback Jimmy Williams (Hampton, Va.).
Nagurski, in his day, was a massive 6-2, 225-pound physical specimen who dominated college football at Minnesota as a bruising fullback and tackle from 1927-29.
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 LOUISVILLE'S ELVIS DUMERVIL WINS 2005 BRONKO NAGURSKI TROPHY :: The National Defensive Player of the Year, Dumervil led ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FWAA) - Louisville senior defensive end Elvis Dumervil has won the 2005 Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which annually is awarded to the best defensive player in college football.
Dumervil is the 13th Nagurski Trophy recipient and the first Louisville player to win the award, as voted upon by the Football Writers Association of America All-America committee and sponsored by the Charlotte Touchdown Club.
The award is given in memory of the legendary Bronko Nagurski, a former All-American lineman at Minnesota (1927-29) and star for professional football's Chicago Bears in the 1930s.
www.bigeast.org /sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120605aaa.html   (583 words)

  
 www.MackBrown-TexasFootball.com
Johnson, who has steadily developed into one of the nation's premier linebackers, is on the Nagurski preseason watch list for the second consecutive year.
trophy will be presented to the winner at a banquet on Dec. 8 in Charlotte, N.C. The watch list serves as guide to the best players in the game and is updated each week during the college football season.
It is the 11th year in a row the FWAA has honored the Defensive Player of the Year.
www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com /pages/releases/2002_03/011/050203_21.html   (449 words)

  
 UGASports.com - Pollack Finalist for Nagurski Trophy
University of Georgia sophomore defensive end David Pollack has been named as one of the five finalists for the 2002 Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which is awarded to the best defensive player in college football by the Football Writers Association of America and the Charlotte Touchdown Club.
The winner will be named on Dec. 9 at a banquet in Charlotte, N.C. All the players are first time finalists for the FWAA Defensive Player of the Year Award, which is in its 10th year of existence.
Former Georgia All-American and current Washington Redskins cornerback Champ Bailey was the 1998 Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner.
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 2005 Bronco Nagurski Trophy Watch List Announced :: Senior linebacker Spencer Havner one of the candidates
The Football Writers Association of America has announced the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List for the 2005 season.
Fifty standout players from around the country, including UCLA linebacker Spencer Havner, have been nominated for consideration in the preseason.
For the fifth straight season, the FWAA will select Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Players of the Week, beginning with games the week of Sept. 3 and running through the middle of November.
www.pac-10.org /sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062705aae.html   (301 words)

  
 BadgerBlitz.com - James a finalist for Bronko Nagurski Trophy
MADISON, Wis. - Erasmus James, senior defensive end for the Wisconsin football team, has been named one of five finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which is presented annually to the nation’s top defensive player by the Charlotte Touchdown Club and the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).
The Nagurski Trophy will be awarded in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 6.
The other four finalists are Jonathan Goddard of Marshall, Derrick Johnson of Texas, David Pollack of Georgia and Carlos Rogers of Auburn.
wisconsin.rivals.com /content.asp?CID=355621   (154 words)

  
 Oklahoma's Strait Wins Bronko Nagurski Trophy :: Strait has set Oklahoma career records for passes broken up, career ...
Oklahoma's Strait Wins Bronko Nagurski Trophy :: Strait has set Oklahoma career records for passes broken up, career starts and interception return yards.
On Monday night, OU cornerback Derrick Strait was named the 11th winner of the award, which is presented annually by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and the Charlotte Tocuhdown Club to the best defensive player in college football.
Other Bronko Nagurski finalists were UCLA end Dave Ball, LSU tackle Chad Lavalais and West Virginia linebacker Grant Wiley.
www.big12sports.com /sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120903aaa.html   (640 words)

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