Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Two MAC quarterbacks put on the O’Brien Award Watch List

Dan LeFevour
Tim Hiller


For the second time in as Many years Dan Lefevour is on the watch list for the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback award, this year he has competition from fellow MAC West Quarterback Tim Hiller.

LeFevour enters the this season first among active FBS players in completions (853), attempts (1,307) and total offense (11,702), second in passing yards (9,467) and fourth in touchdown passes (74). His total offense career yardage ranks 14th in Bowl Subdivision history. He is also a three-time Academic All-MAC (communication major 3.57 gpa)

Tim Hiller set seven Western Michigan passing records in 2008 He ranked tenth in the nation in yardage (3725), 7th in touchdowns (36), and 24th in quarterback rating (143.81). Off the field he earned a 4.0 GPA as an undergraduate and is well on his way to his MBA. With all his free time he is very active in his community service and faith-based mission work.

The Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award, is presented annually to the adjudged to be the best of all NCAA quarterbacks. Unlike the Johnny Unitas Award the Obrien Award is not restricted to only seniors so these players are recognized as the best quarterbacks among the 120 FBS football programs.

The selection committee will announce the award’s semifinalists Oct. 26, finalists Nov. 23 and winner Dec. 10.


Considering Schedule, Health, Exposure, and Ability which MAC QB has a better chance at winning?






2009 O’Brien Award Watch List
Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
Jarrett Brown, West Virginia
Daryll Clark, Penn State
Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame
Aaron Corp, USC
Robert Griffin, Baylor
Matt Grothe, South Florida
Max Hall, BYU
Tim Hiller, Western Michigan
Jordan Jefferson, LSU
Colin Kaepernick, Nevada
Case Keenum, Houston
Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan
Jake Locker, Washington
Ryan Mallett, Arkansas
Jeremiah Masoli, Oregon
Colt McCoy, Texas
Kellen Moore, Boise State
Josh Nesbitt, Georgia Tech
Tony Pike, Cincinnati
Taylor Potts, Texas Tech
Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State
Todd Reesing, Kansas
Kevin Riley, California
Zac Robinson, Oklahoma State
Riley Skinner, Wake Forest
Rusty Smith, Florida Atlantic
Jevan Snead, Mississippi
Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech
Tim Tebow, Florida
Adam Weber, Minnesota
Juice Williams, Illinois
Russell Wilson, North Carolina State

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