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Will Anderson Jr. wins Nagurski Trophy
Posted on 12/6/21 at 8:27 pm
Posted on 12/6/21 at 8:27 pm
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Posted on 12/6/21 at 8:28 pm to secuniversity
Based god.
Posted on 12/6/21 at 8:30 pm to secuniversity
But not a Heisman finalist….
Congrats to Will. He’s absolutely the best defensive player in the nation.
Congrats to Will. He’s absolutely the best defensive player in the nation.
Posted on 12/6/21 at 8:33 pm to secuniversity
His trophy has to have an ad on it?
Posted on 12/6/21 at 8:35 pm to secuniversity
I loathe that dick head from Mercer that dove into his knee.
Posted on 12/6/21 at 8:40 pm to FairhopeTider
Alabama Football’s Will Anderson Jr. Wins 2021 Nagurski Trophy
The sophomore became the Tide’s second winner in program history
Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. was named the 2021 recipient of the Nagurski Trophy, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and Charlotte Touchdown Club announced on Monday evening at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Anderson Jr. was joined by Jordan Davis of Georgia and Kayvon Thibodeaux of Oregon to make up the finalist list. The sophomore linebacker is Alabama's second winner of the Nagurski Trophy, joining Jonathan Allen who took home the hardware in 2016.
Will Anderson Jr.
Linebacker, Sophomore
One of the most dominant pass-rushers in Alabama program history
The national leader in tackles for loss with 32.5 (-136 yards), a total that ranks second all-time in Crimson Tide single-season records
Also leads the country in sacks with 15.5 (-96 yards) to rank third in program history for a single season behind only Derrick Thomas who owns the Nos. 1 and 2 spots
Accumulated 92 total tackles, good for second on the Alabama defense, while adding a team-high nine quarterback hurries and two pass breakups
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy has been awarded annually since 1993 to the top defensive player in college football as voted on by the membership of the FWAA. The award is presented by the Charlotte Touchdown Club and is named for Bronko Nagurski, who played football for the University of Minnesota and Chicago Bears.
The sophomore became the Tide’s second winner in program history
Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. was named the 2021 recipient of the Nagurski Trophy, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and Charlotte Touchdown Club announced on Monday evening at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Anderson Jr. was joined by Jordan Davis of Georgia and Kayvon Thibodeaux of Oregon to make up the finalist list. The sophomore linebacker is Alabama's second winner of the Nagurski Trophy, joining Jonathan Allen who took home the hardware in 2016.
Will Anderson Jr.
Linebacker, Sophomore
One of the most dominant pass-rushers in Alabama program history
The national leader in tackles for loss with 32.5 (-136 yards), a total that ranks second all-time in Crimson Tide single-season records
Also leads the country in sacks with 15.5 (-96 yards) to rank third in program history for a single season behind only Derrick Thomas who owns the Nos. 1 and 2 spots
Accumulated 92 total tackles, good for second on the Alabama defense, while adding a team-high nine quarterback hurries and two pass breakups
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy has been awarded annually since 1993 to the top defensive player in college football as voted on by the membership of the FWAA. The award is presented by the Charlotte Touchdown Club and is named for Bronko Nagurski, who played football for the University of Minnesota and Chicago Bears.
Posted on 12/6/21 at 8:40 pm to Dubosed
It's been a question for a while whether defense can take you through the season. I admit that you need a high-powered offense in this post-modern football era. But goodness, Will Anderson is a revelation since stepping foot on campus. The staff knew something was brewing that first summer - and we'd never make it through this season without him.
Posted on 12/6/21 at 8:41 pm to Dubosed
He's still wearing a knee-brace. Hopefully he doesn't need a scope at years end
Posted on 12/6/21 at 8:47 pm to secuniversity
totally deserved!!
Posted on 12/6/21 at 8:51 pm to secuniversity
So happy for Will. I was worried about him winning because several award's committees were ignoring him. He totally deserves the awards for the best defensive player this year.
Posted on 12/6/21 at 8:51 pm to Alabama_Fan
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e national leader in tackles for loss with 32.5 (-136 yards), a total that ranks second all-time in Crimson Tide single-season records
Also leads the country in sacks with 15.5 (-96 yards) to rank third in program history for a single season behind only Derrick Thomas who owns the Nos. 1 and 2 spots
Unreal
We get one more year of it too
Posted on 12/6/21 at 9:00 pm to vuvuzela
Posted on 12/6/21 at 9:17 pm to 1BamaRTR
Bednarik up next on Thursday!!
Posted on 12/6/21 at 9:19 pm to 1BamaRTR
Alabama OLB Will Anderson Jr. Wins Bronko Nagurski Trophy
The Charlotte Touchdown Club announced on Monday evening that Anderson was its most outstanding defensive player in college football for the 2021 season.
(<-tears of joy)
The Charlotte Touchdown Club announced on Monday evening that Anderson was its most outstanding defensive player in college football for the 2021 season.
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“First off, I would just like to start off by thanking God for this award,” Anderson said at the award’s banquet. “Without Him, none of this would be possible. I want to thank the FWAA, Charlotte Touchdown Club, the Nagurski family and I want to give a huge shout-out to my family for pushing me and loving me and getting me here.
"Next, I want to thank my coaches and teammates for helping me and pushing me to my limits every day and helping me be the best person I can. And to the University of Alabama, I want to say thank you guys for being the best fans ever and loving and supporting me and my family and Roll Tide. Thank you.”
(<-tears of joy)Posted on 12/6/21 at 9:59 pm to secuniversity
Congratulations and well deserved recognition for Mr. Anderson!
Posted on 12/6/21 at 10:21 pm to secuniversity
Posted on 12/6/21 at 10:32 pm to TidalSurge1
He should be in the Heisman talk.
Posted on 12/7/21 at 7:07 am to secuniversity
well deserved
Posted on 12/7/21 at 7:32 am to Sneaky__Sally
Highest motor off the edge I've seen in a Crimson uniform since Derrick Thomas.
Posted on 12/7/21 at 4:48 pm to bamabaum
Was that ‘the grinch’ herself having to present Will the award?
quote:(2 1/2 min UA video of Will’s award day)
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No one more deserving! @will_anderson28
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