12.10.2008

Deion Award Finalists

THE DEION

The Deion, named after Prime Time himself, is awarded to the best ballhawk defensive back in the nation. Much like Deion Sanders, we're looking for a player who has a knack for being around the ball and making big plays.

There is a strong group of defensive backs to choose from this season, and the following represents the six players J.Pike considers worth of being finalists for the prestigious "Deion".

J.Pike's Finalists

ERIC BERRY
(Sophomore S, Tennessee)
Ballhawk Stats
7 interceptions;
2 returned for touchdown (265 total return yards);
6 passes broken up;
72 tackles, 3 sacks, 8.5 tackles for loss



JAIRUS BYRD
(Junior CB, Oregon)
Ballhawk Stats
4 interceptions;
14 passes broken up;
1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovered;
74 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss



VICTOR "MACHO" HARRIS
(Senior CB, Virginia Tech)
Ballhawk Stats
6 interceptions;
2 returned for touchdown (142 total return yards);
7 passes broken up;
2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovered;
44 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss;
234 punt return yards, 111 yards total offense


RASHAD JOHNSON
(Senior S, Alabama)
Ballhawk Stats
5 interceptions;
2 returned for touchdown (125 total return yards);
11 passes broken up;
1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovered;
82 tackles (second on the team), 1 sack, 5 tackles for loss

ALPHONSO SMITH
(Senior CB, Wake Forest)
Ballhawk Stats
6 interceptions;
13 passes broken up;
36 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss;
20 career interceptions



SYD'QUAN THOMPSON
(Junior CB, California)
Ballhawk Stats
4 interceptions;
128 return yards, long of 90;
12 passes broken up;
65 tackles, 2 sacks, 6.5 tackles for loss;
344 punt return yards (12.3 avg), 1 td

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