2014 Bronko Nagurski Award watch list

2014 Bronko Nagurski Award watch list


July 10, 2014
Frank Clark

The 2014 Bronko Nagurski Award watch list has been released, and there are a few Michigan players on the list, plus some other notable players from the Big Ten, other opponents, and Michigan’s recruiting. Charles Woodson (1997) is the only Michigan player to have won the award, which is given to the nation’s best defensive player.

Michael Bennett – DT – Ohio State*
Joey Bosa – DE – Ohio State*
Shilique Calhoun – DE – Michigan State
Frank Clark – DE – Michigan
Blake Countess – CB – Michigan
Su’a Cravens – S – USC*
Carl Davis – DT – Iowa
Kurtis Drummond – S – Michigan State*
Devonte Fields – DE – TCU*
Kendall Fuller – CB – Virginia Tech*
Randy Gregory – DE – Nebraska
Vernon Hargreaves III – CB – Florida*
Ryan Mueller – DE – Kansas State
KeiVarae Russell – CB – Notre Dame
Jake Ryan – LB – Michigan
Jaylon Smith – LB – Notre Dame*
Trae Waynes – CB – Michigan State

*Offered by Michigan

5 comments

  1. Comments: 21397
    Anonymous
    Jul 10, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    Loved the hit and was amazed Braxton didn't fumble. Hopefully Clark will swing through the ball or drive his helmet into his chest and cause a fumble.

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      Painter Smurf
      Jul 10, 2014 at 5:26 PM

      Modern QB play just amazes me. These guys take ridiculous hits, hold onto the ball, and pop right back up again. And it used to be something special/rare when a college QB would improvise and deliver under intense pressure. Now they do it on every other play.

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      Anonymous
      Jul 10, 2014 at 7:01 PM

      I was actually going to comment to post this very thing. I remember watching the hit live and being impressed – watching it in slow motion makes it nearly amazing. Look at Braxton's nearly instantaneous reaction to protect the ball! I hate praising a Buckeye but good lord – the ball quite literally doesn't move even a smidge.

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    Anonymous
    Jul 10, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    How did he hold on to that ball?

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      Anonymous
      Jul 11, 2014 at 1:28 AM

      I still can barely believe he did. When Clark made that hit I was sure we were going to see the ball come out that second, but it barely moved. Credit to Braxton

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