Ross Wins Thorpe Award
Aaron Ross picked up where Michael Huff left off last year, by winning the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's best defensive back.
"I just feel unbelievably blessed to have won the Thorpe Award," Ross said. "I'm overwhelmed. It's such a great honor that is named after the greatest athlete of all time and has been won by so many great players. I can't beginto say how humbling it is to join such a prestigious group."
While the secondary struggled all season, Ross excelled. He racked up 73 tackles, and 23 passes defended.With five interceptions, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries, he totaled 10 takeaways. He also registered one sack and scored a pair of defensive touchdowns in this, his senior season.
"Aaron Ross has made game-changing and game-winning plays for us all season," defensive coordinator Duane Akina said. "I believe the voters are truly honoring the nation's best defensive back."
Ross was also named as a first-team Walter Camp Football Foundation All-American, as was offensive lineman Justin Blalock. Defensive end Time Crowder and safety Michael Griffin earned spots on the second-team.
"I just feel unbelievably blessed to have won the Thorpe Award," Ross said. "I'm overwhelmed. It's such a great honor that is named after the greatest athlete of all time and has been won by so many great players. I can't beginto say how humbling it is to join such a prestigious group."
While the secondary struggled all season, Ross excelled. He racked up 73 tackles, and 23 passes defended.With five interceptions, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries, he totaled 10 takeaways. He also registered one sack and scored a pair of defensive touchdowns in this, his senior season.
"Aaron Ross has made game-changing and game-winning plays for us all season," defensive coordinator Duane Akina said. "I believe the voters are truly honoring the nation's best defensive back."
Ross was also named as a first-team Walter Camp Football Foundation All-American, as was offensive lineman Justin Blalock. Defensive end Time Crowder and safety Michael Griffin earned spots on the second-team.
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