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2 B1G defenders announced as semifinalists for Jim Thorpe Award
By Paul Harvey
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It is always an honor to be in the running for an individual award, and two B1G DBs have been selected as semifinalists for one prestigious national award.
The Jim Thorpe Award began in 1986 and is presented annually to the best defensive back in the nation. Iowa’s Desmond King, Michigan State’s Darqueze Dennard, and Ohio State’s Malcolm Jenkins are just a few of the former B1G players to take home the award.
The two B1G defenders in the running for this year’s award are Michigan’s Lavert Hill and Penn State’s Amani Oruwariye. Hill has one interception, a touchdown, and four passes defended so far in 2018. Oruwariye has two interceptions, eight passes defended, and a forced fumble.
Paycom shared a gif of all 14 semifinalists for the award:
We’re excited to join the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in congratulating the 2018 Paycom @jimthorpeaward semifinalists! This year’s semifinalists represent players from eight conferences. #AAC #NotreDame #ACCFootball #Big12FB #CUSAFB #Pac12FB #SECFB #BigTen #PaycomThorpeAward pic.twitter.com/8tC3Ukes8L
— Paycom (@Paycom) October 22, 2018
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.