Saquon Barkley wins Hornung Award
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I agree that Lanning's play as a LB was occasionally overblown. He's a solid linebacker who definitely benefited from a much-improved line and had some very obvious deficiencies. However, I think that only slightly discredits him for this award. He still did something absolutely unprecedented and was able to play in all facets of the game at an above-average level. I don't understand how Barkley was possibly a better candidate for this award.
I just think it is a case of someone being great at mutliple things. Lanning was good, but he wasn't great at being a QB or a great LB. Barkley was great at running, catching and in the return game.
Right. It was never about being the best. It was about being thd most versatile. That’s what Joel is.
Any shot Penn State fans want to take at anyone's character has zero merit since they've affirmed time and again that having a good football program is more important than the safety of children.
Below some solid stats:
- QB rating of 256
- 115 rushing yds
- a rushing td
- a pass td
- 110 tackles
-10 for loss
- 5 sacks
- 1 int
- 1 fumble recovery
- #2 in the Big12 in tackles
Selection Criteria
To be eligible, during the selection process a candidate must be in good standing and eligible on his team, eligible with the NCAA and play significant time during most or all of the season. Decisions regarding student-athlete status for the Award will be made by the LSC staff and Advisory Committee. In addition to starting or playing significant downs on offense or defense, candidates will be measured by performance from among one or more of the following:
- Play multiple positions on offense and/or multiple positions on defense
- Start as a position player on offense or defense and play a significant role on special teams
- Perform as a two-way player who starts either on offense or defense, and is used on the other side of the ball in some meaningful capacity
- Demonstrate an extreme, high-level of versatility at one position on a regular basis during the course of the season
- Make a significant impact during big games such as scoring, big plays, productivity, etc.
- Elevate the team’s performance through leadership displayed by excelling in multiple roles at one or more positions
A panel of college football experts will develop an Official Watch List with names added to the list as the season progresses based upon player performance. Selection Committee members will vote for Finalists using a 5-3-1 point system (1st place – 5 points; 2nd place – 3 points; 3rd place – 1 point). A designated number of players with the most points comprises the Finalist List.
Selection Committee members select their top three from the finalist pool, ranked in order 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place. The 5-3-1 point system will be used to determine the winner.
Fan voting accounts for the 17th vote (approximately 6 percent of the overall votes) using the 5-3-1 point system.
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2017 Selection Committee Members
The Paul Hornung Award Selection Committee is comprised of college football experts from around the country:
- Tim Brando, CBS Sports play-by-play announcer; host College Football Today
- Gil Brandt, NFL.com personnel guru; recognized as pioneer in NFL / college football scouting for Dallas Cowboys
- Christine Brennan, USA Today national sports columnist; author; commentator ABC News, Fox Sports Radio, ESPN
- Joe DeLamielleure, All-America OL at Michigan St, NFL Hall of Fame with Buffalo (retired)
- Emilie Deutsch, CBS Sports VP of original programming
- Ron Higgins, SEC football writer, The Times-Picayune / NOLA.com
- Dan Jenkins, Celebrated sports author; Golf Digest; Sports Illustrated (retired)
- Allie LaForce, reporter CBS college basketball, SEC on CBS, NBA on TNT; Co-host CBSSN
- Sam Madison, Sports radio host; retired NFL All Pro DB & Super Bowl NY Giants
- Ivan Maisel, National columnist and college football editor, ESPN.com; author
- Mike Pereira, Fox Sports NFL / College Football rules analyst
- Jeremy Schaap, ESPN anchor / reporter; ABC News correspondent; author
- Howard Schnellenberger, retired college and NFL coach
- Phil Simms, CBS Sports analyst; retired NY Giants All-Pro / Super Bowl MVP QB
- Phil Steele, College and professional football sports writer and analyst
- Aaron Taylor, CBS College Sports Network; DL Notre Dame and Green Bay Packers
- Lesley Visser, CBS Sports reporter, voted No. 1 female sports journalist of all time
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