There are number of Trojans on the various awards watchlists as the season approaches. Websites are linked.

Here is the list so far.

Mackey Award – Top tight end

    * Fred Davis

Bednarik Award – Top defensive player of the year

    * Brian Cushing
    * Keith Rivers
    * Sedrick Ellis
    * Lawrence Jackson
    * Ray Maualuga

Nagurski Award – Top defensive player of the year

    * Ray Maualuga
    * Keith Rivers

Hendricks Award – Top defensive end (no website avaiable)

    * Lawrence Jackson

Outland Trophy – Top offensive or defensive lineman

    * Sam Baker
    * Sedrick Ellis

Thorpe Award  – Top defensive back

    * Taylor Mays
    * Terrell Thomas

Lombardi Award – Top offensive or defensive lineman or linebacker

    * Sam Baker
    * Sedrick Ellis
    * Ray Maualuga
    * Keith Rivers

Lott Trophy – Top overall defensive impact

    * Brian Cushing
    * Sedrick Ellis
    * Keith Rivers

As other award watchlists are we will update the list.

FIGHT ON!