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Purdue QB David Blough named finalist for Wuerffel Trophy
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The finalists for many of college football’s top year-end awards were announced on Monday, including the Wuerffel Trophy, which is presented at the Annual All Sports Association Banquet to the player that best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.
This season’s finalists are Purdue quarterback David Blough, Kansas State offensive lineman Dalton Risner, and Notre Dame linebacker Drue Tranquill:
Wuerffel Trophy finalists:
David Blough, Purdue
Dalton Risner, Kansas State
Drue Tranquill, Notre Dame— Yahoo Sports College Football (@YahooSportsCFB) November 19, 2018
Last season it was Kentucky’s Courtney Love that took home the hardware.
Blough, who has a degree in Organizational Leadership, has volunteered for five mission trips to South Africa with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes over the last few years.
Wow. What a blessing! Thank you to the @WuerffelTrophy for the incredible honor. Thankful and humbled. pic.twitter.com/INBIa20QDp
— David Blough (@david_blough10) November 20, 2018
“When I reflect on everything I’ve been able to do so far in my young life, it’s humbling,” he said in 2017, per ESPN. “I’ve been so incredibly blessed with good health, great family, friends and coaches. So it’s cool to be able to provide that for somebody else who doesn’t have it.”
Tyler has covered college football on a freelance basis since 2010. In addition to Saturday Football, his work has been featured on ESPN Radio, Bleacher Report, Yahoo! Sports, Cox Media Group, Athlon Sports, and more.