It looks like Dorin Dickerson may be the Big East's best chance to win a major award this season.
The Pittsburgh senior was named one of three finalists today for the John Mackey Award, which is presented to the nation's top tight end. The other two finalists are Florida's Aaron Hernandez and BYU's Dennis Pitta.
Dickerson has had an outstanding season for the No. 9 Panthers, leading them with 43 catches and 10 touchdowns, to go along with 496 yards.
One of the other finalists has a Big East connection as well. Hernandez is from Connecticut and is the younger brother of D.J. Hernandez, who was a quarterback and receiver at UConn.
The Pittsburgh senior was named one of three finalists today for the John Mackey Award, which is presented to the nation's top tight end. The other two finalists are Florida's Aaron Hernandez and BYU's Dennis Pitta.
Dickerson has had an outstanding season for the No. 9 Panthers, leading them with 43 catches and 10 touchdowns, to go along with 496 yards.
One of the other finalists has a Big East connection as well. Hernandez is from Connecticut and is the younger brother of D.J. Hernandez, who was a quarterback and receiver at UConn.
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