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re: Jon Allen & Reuben Foster in Charlotte for Nagurski Trophy presentation (PIC)
Posted on 12/5/16 at 3:56 pm to emoryman
Posted on 12/5/16 at 3:56 pm to emoryman
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How did Zach Cunningham not get the best linebacker in the country?
Reuben's damned good, and I certainly won't quibble, but I think even Bama fans can concede that it really helps to be on a nationally prominent team. There are plenty of SEC fans who have no idea who Cunningham is. Nationally, he's a blip. He's completely deserving but, as I said, no quibble about Reuben getting award. Both will be high draft picks either way.
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Posted on 12/5/16 at 3:59 pm to Tuscaloosa
I have to say that watching RF was pretty amazing this year -- not enjoyable at the Iron Bowl tho
Posted on 12/5/16 at 4:03 pm to Tuscaloosa
Damn time flies. Feels like only yesterday.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 4:22 pm to emoryman
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How did Zach Cunningham not get the best linebacker in the country?
Because where you play is more important than performance.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 4:37 pm to emoryman
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How did Zach Cunningham not get the best linebacker in the country?
Amazing amount of 3 and outs keeps Bama players stats down. If Foster played for Vandy he would probably have about 150 to 200 tackles.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 4:43 pm to GnashRebel
quote:You don't think Reuben performed at a top level?
Because where you play is more important than performance.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 4:52 pm to emoryman
quote:He came in second.
How did Zach Cunningham not get the best linebacker in the country?
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The bronze trophy was presented in-person by its namesake Dick Butkus and his son Matt as a surprise at an evening team banquet here, following Alabama’s appearance in the SEC Championship game Saturday.
Foster received 77 points in the Butkus Award voting, becoming the fourth Butkus Award winner from Alabama, matching Oklahoma. Past Alabama winners; C.J. Mosley in 2013 (now Baltimore Ravens), Rolando McClain in 2009 (now Dallas Cowboys), and the late Derrick Thomas in 1988 who joined Mr. Butkus in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Runner-up was Zach Cunningham of Vanderbilt with 56 points and Jarrad Davis of Florida with 32 points. Rounding out the top five were LSU’s Kendall Beckwith and Iowa’s Josey Jewell. Those receiving write-in votes included Alabama's Ryan Anderson and Shaun Dion Hamilton, Ohio State's Raekwon McMillan and UCLA's Jayon Brown.
The selection committee stated: “Reuben Foster is a complete linebacker with the instincts, closing burst, explosion and on-field leadership traits that set the tone for the nation’s top defense. He is a fearless striker who plays the game with intensity and passion. The way he uncoils on contact and the way his teammates gravitate toward him are both reminiscent of Mr. Butkus. After finishing second to Jaylon Smith in the high school balloting four years ago, Foster distinguished himself in this year’s collegiate class.”
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