West Virginia's Williams a finalist for Campbell Trophy
October, 29, 2009
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Brian Bennett | ESPN.com
Posted by ESPN.com's Brian Bennett
West Virginia University senior linebacker Reed Williams has been named to the 2009 National Scholar-Athlete class, making him one of 16 finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy.
The finalists were selected from a pool of 154 semifinalists among all NCAA divisions and the NAIA. Each of the finalists will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship.
Williams has played in 45 career games and recorded 217 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, seven forced fumbles and two interceptions. He also maintains a 3.86 grade-point average while pursing a second degree in marketing after already earning his finance degree.
In six games this season, Williams has 32 tackles, six pass breakups, one tackle for loss and one forced fumble.
West Virginia University senior linebacker Reed Williams has been named to the 2009 National Scholar-Athlete class, making him one of 16 finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy.
The finalists were selected from a pool of 154 semifinalists among all NCAA divisions and the NAIA. Each of the finalists will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship.
Williams has played in 45 career games and recorded 217 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, seven forced fumbles and two interceptions. He also maintains a 3.86 grade-point average while pursing a second degree in marketing after already earning his finance degree.
In six games this season, Williams has 32 tackles, six pass breakups, one tackle for loss and one forced fumble.
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