University of Oklahoma Athletics

Calmus, Williams Among Five Bronko Nagurski Finalists

November 20, 2001 | Football

By: Athletics Communications

Nov. 20, 2001

DALLAS - Oklahoma safety Roy Williams and Sooners linebacker Rocky Calmus were among five finalists named on Tuesday for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which is awarded annually to the best defensive player in college football .

The other finalists are all defensive ends: North Carolina's Julius Peppers, Syracuse's Dwight Freeney and Florida's Alex Brown.

The FWAA (Football Writers Association of America) and the Charlotte Touchdown Club will award the Bronko Nagurski Trophy on Dec. 10 at a banquet in Charlotte, N.C. The FWAA has presented a Defensive Player of the Year Award since 1993.

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