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Bradford on O'Brien Watch List

Bradford on O'Brien Watch List

August 04, 2009 | Football

By: Athletics Communications

Aug. 4, 2009

NORMAN, Okla. - Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, the winner of the Davey O'Brien Award last season, is on the 2009 watch list for the honor. That list was announced Monday.

Like Jason White in 2003 and 2004, Bradford will attempt to become the second OU player to be a repeat winner of the O'Brien.

Sooner running back Billy Sims also won the award in 1978 before it became an honor for the nation's top quarterbac in 1981.

Bradford, also the 2008 Heisman Trophy recipient, led the nation in pass efficiency rating (180.84) and touchdowns passes (50) last season while completing 328-of-483 passes for 4,720 yards.

The O'Brien will follow performances of all FBS quarterbacks until semifinalists are selected in late October. Semifinalists will be announced October 26; Finalists November 23; and the Winner December 10.

During all rounds of voting, The O'Brien Selection Committee is asked to evaluate each candidate on the criteria of quarterback skills and athletic ability, academics, reputation as a team player, character, leadership and sportsmanship.

The 2009 O'Brien Winner will be announced during The Home Depot College Football Awards Show airing on ESPN December 10. The recipient will be honored February 15, 2010 at the 33rd Annual O'Brien Awards Dinner at The Fort Worth Club in Fort Worth, Texas.

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