He was listed as a first-team selection on just about every publication's All-America team. His exotic-sounding name appeared on the watch list for just about every defensive award (the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Chuck Bednarik Award, the Lombardi Award, the Ted Hendricks Award). (Full article: 724 words)

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