FORT WORTH, Texas -
Texas A&M senior Ryan Tannehill (Big Spring, Texas) was named a
semifinalist for the 2011 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award (The
O'Brien), the O'Brien Foundation announced on Monday.
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Tannehill ranks among the national leaders in total offense and passing yards per game, as well as pass efficiency, and has led the No. 16-ranked Aggies to a 5-2 record this season. Tannehill has completed 165-of-253 passes (65.2 completion percentage) for 2005 yards and 15 touchdowns. Also the Aggies' third-leading rusher, the former wide receiver is generating 317.1 total yards per game.
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Narrowed down from all 120 quarterbacks from NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools, the 16 semifinalists were selected by The O'Brien National Selection Committee, with the Fan Vote accounting for five percent of the total vote. The committee was asked to consider the following criteria: quarterback skills, academics, character, leadership and sportsmanship. Â
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2011 Davey O'Brien Semifinalists
Matt Barkley, JR, USC
Tajh Boyd, SO, Clemson           Â
Kirk Cousins, SR, Michigan State
Seth Doege, JR, Texas Tech
Robert Griffin III, JR, Baylor
Landry Jones, JR, Oklahoma
Case Keenum, SR, Houston
Andrew Luck, SR, Stanford
Kellen Moore, SR, Boise St.
Keith Price, SO, Washington
Denard Robinson, JR, Michigan
Ryan Tannehill, SR, Texas A&M
Darron Thomas, JR, Oregon
Brandon Weeden, SR, Oklahoma State
Russell Wilson, SR, Wisconsin
Tyler Wilson, JR, Arkanasas
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Fans may now help determine which three quarterbacks will advance as finalists by voting as often as once daily at www.VoteOBrien.org. Fan voting will close at noon (CT) on Nov. 20.
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The Foundation and the Selection Committee will announce three finalists on Monday, Nov. 21. The 2011 Davey O'Brien winner will be announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards airing Thursday, Dec. 8 on ESPN. Fans can visit the show's dedicated web site at www.ESPNCollegeFootballAwards.com to find the latest college football awards news, including show details, previous winners, fan voting, a photo gallery and video highlights.
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The 35th Annual Davey O'Brien Awards Dinner will be held on Feb. 20, 2012 Fort Worth, Texas.
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Tannehill ranks among the national leaders in total offense and passing yards per game, as well as pass efficiency, and has led the No. 16-ranked Aggies to a 5-2 record this season. Tannehill has completed 165-of-253 passes (65.2 completion percentage) for 2005 yards and 15 touchdowns. Also the Aggies' third-leading rusher, the former wide receiver is generating 317.1 total yards per game.
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Narrowed down from all 120 quarterbacks from NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools, the 16 semifinalists were selected by The O'Brien National Selection Committee, with the Fan Vote accounting for five percent of the total vote. The committee was asked to consider the following criteria: quarterback skills, academics, character, leadership and sportsmanship. Â
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2011 Davey O'Brien Semifinalists
Matt Barkley, JR, USC
Tajh Boyd, SO, Clemson           Â
Kirk Cousins, SR, Michigan State
Seth Doege, JR, Texas Tech
Robert Griffin III, JR, Baylor
Landry Jones, JR, Oklahoma
Case Keenum, SR, Houston
Andrew Luck, SR, Stanford
Kellen Moore, SR, Boise St.
Keith Price, SO, Washington
Denard Robinson, JR, Michigan
Ryan Tannehill, SR, Texas A&M
Darron Thomas, JR, Oregon
Brandon Weeden, SR, Oklahoma State
Russell Wilson, SR, Wisconsin
Tyler Wilson, JR, Arkanasas
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Fans may now help determine which three quarterbacks will advance as finalists by voting as often as once daily at www.VoteOBrien.org. Fan voting will close at noon (CT) on Nov. 20.
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The Foundation and the Selection Committee will announce three finalists on Monday, Nov. 21. The 2011 Davey O'Brien winner will be announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards airing Thursday, Dec. 8 on ESPN. Fans can visit the show's dedicated web site at www.ESPNCollegeFootballAwards.com to find the latest college football awards news, including show details, previous winners, fan voting, a photo gallery and video highlights.
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The 35th Annual Davey O'Brien Awards Dinner will be held on Feb. 20, 2012 Fort Worth, Texas.