The Jacobs Blocking Trophy is the name of several similar annual

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awards bestowed by a conference upon their best blocker. The awards are named in honor of William P. Jacobs, founder and president of

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from 1935 to 1945. The trophies are awarded by his son, Hugh, and great-grandson, William P. Jacobs V (ACC Trophy), based upon voting of the respective leagues' coaches.Virginia's Eugene Monroe named Jacobs Blocking Trophy Recipient
Atlantic Coast Conference, November 30, 2008. The award was originally presented to a player from the state of

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from 1928 to 1932.SoCon Annual Award Winners
Southern Conference, April 5, 2010. A duplicate award was created and given to a player in the

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(SoCon) beginning in 1933. The

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(SEC) began the award in 1935. The

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(ACC) established its own version of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy in its first year of existence in 1953. The Division II

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also bestows a version of the award.Wins Blocking Trophy
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'', December 28, 1945.

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