SEC finalists for national awards

November, 23, 2009

11/23/09

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By Chris Low | ESPN.com

The SEC is well represented in the finalists announced Monday for national awards.

Here's a rundown:

Chuck Bednarik Award (best defensive player)

Terrence Cody, Alabama
Brandon Spikes, Florida
Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska

Maxwell Award (best all-around player)

Mark Ingram, Alabama
Colt McCoy, Texas
Tim Tebow, Florida*

Doak Walker Award (best running back)

Toby Gerhart, Stanford
Mark Ingram, Alabama
C.J. Spiller, Clemson

Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back)

Eric Berry, Tennessee
Joe Haden, Florida
Earl Thomas, Texas

Davey O’Brien Award (best quarterback)

Case Keenum, Houston
Colt McCoy, Texas
Tim Tebow, Florida

Ray Guy Award (best punter)

Drew Butler, Georgia
Zoltan Mesko, Michigan
Chas Henry, Florida

Lou Groza Award (best kicker)

Kai Forbath, UCLA
Leigh Tiffin, Alabama
Blair Walsh, Georgia

* 2008 award winner

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Joined ESPN.com in 2007
Wrote for The (Nashville) Tennessean

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Alabama Crimson Tide, Florida Gators, Tennessee Volunteers, Georgia Bulldogs, Terrence Cody, Tim Tebow, Joe Haden, Blair Walsh, Mark Ingram, Eric Berry

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