by Travis Normand
I just received this in my email from the University of Alabama. I apparently have a few more too, and will post them as soon as I can.
Alabama CB Dee Milliner
Dee Milliner’s roster page on RollTide.com
Dee Milliner’s award campaign page with stats, info, and video.
- Candidate for first-team All-America honors
- Midseason first-team All-American by Sports Illustrated, ESPN & Phil Steele
- Semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award (nation’s top defensive back)
- Semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award (nation’s top defensive player)
- Watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy
- SEC Defensive Player of the Week (Michigan)
- Leads the SEC and ranks third nationally in passes defended (1.89 pg) with 13 pass breakups and two interceptions
- Has 34 tackles with 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a blocked field goal
- His 29 career pass breakups are tied for fourth in Alabama history
- Defensive Player of the Week four times by the Alabama Coaching Staff (Michigan, Ole Miss, Missouri, Tennessee)
- National Defensive Player of the Week (Michigan)
Travis. Always bringing about interesting posts. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the comment. I try my best!!
I am amazed at how well-rounded these players are. Something I never knew.