Henderson Named A 2002 Butkus Semifinalist
10/17/2002 8:00:00 AM | Football
Oct. 17, 2002
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -
The Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando, Inc.
(DACO) has announced the 11 semi-finalists for this
year's Butkus Award., which is awarded annually to the
best linebacker in college football (there was a tie
for 10th place). This is the third time in four years
that there have been more than 10 semi-finalists. The
Butkus Award. has been presented since 1985.
The list was determined by confidential balloting of
the 29-member Butkus Award. Selection Committee,
comprised of the nation's foremost media members. The
Selection Committee made their selections from the
initial Butkus Award. Watch List of 67 college
linebackers, which was announced back on August 22,
2002.
On Thursday, November 14, 2002, DACO will announce the
three finalists for this year's Butkus Award. at a
national. The three Butkus Award. finalists and their
coaches will participate in the announcement. The
2001 Butkus Award. winner will be announced at the
Butkus Award. Presentation Ceremony on Friday,
December 13, 2002 by the award's namesake Dick Butkus.
The 11 semi-finalists (in alphabetical order) for the
2002 Butkus Award. are:
1. Boss Bailey Georgia
2. Michael Boulware Florida State
3. Rod Davis Southern Miss
4. E.J. Henderson Maryland
5. Bradie James LSU
6. Derrick Johnson Texas
7. Teddy Lehman Oklahoma
8. Jonathan Vilma Miami (FL)
9. Courtney Watson Notre Dame
10. Matt Wilhelm Ohio State
11. D.J. Williams Miami (FL)
