The guys over at Bull Run are putting together the Postseason Blogger Awards. Why let the mainstream media have all the fun? We've included our nominees (mostly top-3) and the links go to the respective awards' finalists/semi-finalists. Should you think you have an argument, let us know in the comments.
Heisman - Most Outstanding Player (Finalists not yet listed)
We nominated Cameron Newton. Should you have any beef with this pick, let us know. There are lots of rumors continuing to swirl around him but he's put the results on the field and he deserves the Heisman Trophy. We believe the Heisman should be awarded to an individual who actually lives up to the definition of the award.
2. Andrew Luck (Stanford)
3. Andy Dalton (TCU)
Coach Of The Year Award
1. Chris Ault (Nevada)
2. Mark Dantonio (Michigan State)
3. Jerry Kill (Northern Illinois)
Bednarik Award - Most Outstanding Defensive Player - Nominees List
1. Luke Kuechly (Boston College)
2. DaQuan Bowers (Clemson)
3. Jayron Hosley (Virginia Tech)
Defense still reigns supreme in the ACC
O'Brien Award - Most Outstanding Quarterback - Finalists
1. Kellen Moore (Boise State)
2. Andy Dalton (TCU)
3. Andrew Luck (Stanford)
Walker Award - Most Outstanding Running Back - Finalists listed here
1. LaMichael James (Oregon)
2. Vai Taua (Nevada)
3. Kendall Hunter (OKSU)
Biletnikoff Award - Best Wide Receiver - Semifinalist found here
1. Justin Blackmon (Oklahoma State)
2. Alshon Jeffery (S. Carolina)
3. Leonard Hankerson (Miami)
Mackey Award - Most Outstanding Tight End - Finalists found here
FTRS looked beyond the finalists list and awarded the following players with our nominations:
1. Ladarius Green (Louisiana-Lafayette)
2. Cody Sparks (Tulane)
3. Michael Egnew (Missouri)
Outland Trophy - Best Interior Lineman - Finalists
1. Rodney Hudson (Florida State)
2. Gabe Carimi (Wisconsin)
3. Nate Solder (Colorado)
Rimington Trophy - Best Center - Watchlist
Sean Bedford is on this list. Does he deserve a nomination?
Hendricks Award - Most Outstanding Defensive End - Nominee List
1. DaQuan Bowers (Clemson)
2. Ryan Kerrigan (Purdue)
3. Brandon Jenkins (Florida State)
Jim Thorpe Award - Most Outstanding Defensive Back - Semi-finalists
1. Mark Barron (Alabama)
2. Rahim Moore (UCLA)
3. Tyler Sash (Iowa)
Butkus Award - Most Outstanding Linebacker - Finalist Nominees
1. Luke Kuechly (Boston College)
2. Nate Irving (N.C. State)
3. Orie Lemon - (Oklahoma State)
Groza Award - Best Kicker - Semi-finalists
1. Chris Hazley (Virginia Tech)
2. Alex Henery (Nebraska)
3. Dan Conroy (Michigan State)
Ray Guy Award - Best Punter - Finalists
1. Chas Henry (Florida)
2. Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State)
3. Ben Skaer (New Mexico)