Friday, August 14, 2009

USC Norwood named to the Bednarik Watch List


University of South Carolina senior linebacker Eric Norwood is one of 55 players selected to the 2009 Watch List for the 15th Chuck Bednarik Award, it was announced today.
Norwood, a 6-1, 253-pounder from Acworth, Ga., was a consensus 1st-team All-Southeastern Conference selection in 2008 after finishing 2nd on the squad with 75 tackles, including a team-leading 14.5 tackles for loss and 9.0 sacks. He also led the team with 9 quarterback hurries, while recovering 2 fumbles and forcing another. A 2007 1st-team All-SEC selection by the SEC coaches and a 2006 Freshman All-American, Norwood is Carolina's all-time leader with 43.0 career tackles for loss and is 3rd on the school's all-time list in sacks with 22.0. He is the SEC active leader in both categories. He has played in all 38 games over the past 3 seasons, making 25 consecutive starts for the Gamecocks. The SEC Rocks!

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