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Newport Beach, Calif. - Tennessee defensive lineman Jesse Mahelona and defensive back Jason Allen have been named to the 2005 Lott Trophy Watch List, it was announced today. They are two of the 42 top defensive players in the nation on the list.
Named after Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott, The Trophy goes to the college defensive player of the year who has the biggest IMPACT both on and off the field. Georgia's David Pollack won the inaugural award last year.
Sponsored by the IMPACT Foundation of The Pacific Club, the award is given to a player who exhibits the same characteristics that Lott embodied during his distinguished career: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity. It is the only college award that is based on both performance and character.
The inaugural banquet featured an array of football luminaries, including Lott, Marcus Allen, Bill Walsh, John Robinson and Pat Haden. Pollack and the other two finalists -- Derrick Johnson of Texas and Jim Leonhard of Wisconsin â" were also in attendance. The banquet was sold out.
THE LOTT TROPHY FACT SHEET
NAMED AFTER: Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott
CRITERIA: The award is given to the college defensive player who exhibits the same characteristics that Lott embodied during his distinguished career: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.
SPONSOR: The IMPACT Foundation of the Pacific Club in Newport Beach, Ca.
VOTERS: A panel of national voters including collegiate offensive and defensive coordinators, former NFL coaches and players, media and the Board of Directors of The IMPACT Foundation.
YEARS IN EXISTENCE: This is the second year for The Lott Trophy.
2004 WINNER: David Pollack of Georgia (the other two finalists were Derrick Johnson of Texas and Jim Leonhard of Wisconsin)
BANQUET: The second annual Lott Trophy Banquet will be Dec. 11, 2005 at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach.
DONATIONS: The IMPACT Foundation of the Pacific Club made three donations last year: $25,000 to the general scholarship fund at the University of Georgia, $25,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of America; and $25,000 to the Pat Tillman Foundation.
Named after Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott, The Trophy goes to the college defensive player of the year who has the biggest IMPACT both on and off the field. Georgia's David Pollack won the inaugural award last year.
Sponsored by the IMPACT Foundation of The Pacific Club, the award is given to a player who exhibits the same characteristics that Lott embodied during his distinguished career: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity. It is the only college award that is based on both performance and character.
The inaugural banquet featured an array of football luminaries, including Lott, Marcus Allen, Bill Walsh, John Robinson and Pat Haden. Pollack and the other two finalists -- Derrick Johnson of Texas and Jim Leonhard of Wisconsin â" were also in attendance. The banquet was sold out.
THE LOTT TROPHY FACT SHEET
NAMED AFTER: Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott
CRITERIA: The award is given to the college defensive player who exhibits the same characteristics that Lott embodied during his distinguished career: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.
SPONSOR: The IMPACT Foundation of the Pacific Club in Newport Beach, Ca.
VOTERS: A panel of national voters including collegiate offensive and defensive coordinators, former NFL coaches and players, media and the Board of Directors of The IMPACT Foundation.
YEARS IN EXISTENCE: This is the second year for The Lott Trophy.
2004 WINNER: David Pollack of Georgia (the other two finalists were Derrick Johnson of Texas and Jim Leonhard of Wisconsin)
BANQUET: The second annual Lott Trophy Banquet will be Dec. 11, 2005 at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach.
DONATIONS: The IMPACT Foundation of the Pacific Club made three donations last year: $25,000 to the general scholarship fund at the University of Georgia, $25,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of America; and $25,000 to the Pat Tillman Foundation.
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