Both Brian Cushing and Rey Maualuga, senior USC linebackers, were named today in the group of a dozen semifinalists for the Lombardi Award.
Here's the official announcement:
For Immediate Release
Rotary Lombardi Award Semifinalists Named
HOUSTON, TX - October 16, 2008 - One returning finalist and three returning semifinalists highlight the list of 12 semifinalists for the 39th Rotary Lombardi Award, presented by Wachovia. The semifinalists were announced today at a kickoff event at SRO Sports Bar & Cafe. This year's award dinner will be held on December 10 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Downtown Houston.
Linebacker James Laurinaitis of Ohio State returns to the semifinalist list after being chosen as one of the final four for the 38th Rotary Lombardi Award, which went to LSU's Glenn Dorsey. Also returning from last year's semifinalist list are California's Alex Mack, OU's Duke Robinson and USF's George Selvie.
Four offensive players and eight defensive players were named. The Big 12 Conference leads the pack with four players, followed by the SEC and Pac 10 with three each; the Big 10 and Big East have one each. The 12 semifinalists are:
Brian Cushing, Linebacker, University of Southern California
Auston English, Defensive End, University of Oklahoma
James Laurinaitis, Linebacker, The Ohio State University
Alex Mack, Offensive Lineman, University of California
Rey Maualuga, Linebacker, University of Southern California
Michael Oher, Offensive Tackle, University of Mississippi
Brian Orakpo, Defensive End, The University of Texas
Duke Robinson, Offensive Lineman, University of Oklahoma
George Selvie, Defensive End, University of South Florida
Andre Smith, Offensive Lineman, University of Alabama
Brandon Spikes, Linebacker, University of Florida
Sean Weatherspoon, Linebacker, University of Missouri
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