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Gene Upshaw Award
The Gene Upshaw Award is awarded to the best Lineman (American football), lineman, offensive or defensive, in NCAA Division II college football. The award is presented by the Manheim Touchdown Club and is recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The award is named after former NFL offensive lineman Gene Upshaw, who played college football at Texas A&M University–Kingsville, Texas A&I University and later for the Oakland Raiders in the National Football League, NFL. He was inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame. Criteria * Must be a junior or senior in athletic eligibility and competed in at least 70 percent of the team’s regular season games. * Must play at one of the following positions: Offensive Linemen: tackles, guards, centers (tight ends are ineligible); Defensive Linemen-ends, tackles, nose guards/tackles. * Must be of good academic standing (eligible to compete). Ineligible players will be disqualified. * Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Long (American Football)
Joseph R. Long (born July 27, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Long attended Wayne State University in Michigan and joined the St. Louis Rams as a free agent as he went undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft. His brother is former offensive tackle Jake Long. Long attended Lapeer East High School in Lapeer, Michigan, where he played in the 2007 Michigan High School Football Coaches Association All-Star game which earned him a spot on the Second-team All-Flint Metro League and honorable mention AP Class A All-State honors. Long also was a basketball player and was involved in track while in high school. At Wayne State University, Following his freshman season in which he earned All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Team and also voted WSU's Co-Offensive Rookie of the Year. Following his junior season, Long was named to the D2Football.com Honorable Mention All-America team and selected to the Hansen's Footbal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |