Bearcats DE Silverberry Mouhon Named To Lombardi Award Watch List

Cincinnati Bearcats defensive end Silverberry Mouhon has been named to the 2014 Lombardi Award watch list. He was among a staggering 123 players who in the running for the trophy.

The Lombardi Award is presented to the country’s best linemen, on either the offensive or defensive side of the ball. So it’s no surprise why over 100 players were named to the watch list but I will say it’s a relief to see Silverberry Mouhon finally among those selected. I always thought he was snubbed for the Bednarik Award, which is presented to college football’s best defensive player, with his 9.5 sacks last year as a sophomore. That was good for 19th best in the country in 2013 and third best among returning juniors. But now it looks like his hard work is finally getting recognized. Let’s hope a stellar junior campaign keeps Mouhon on the list well into the fall.

Additionally, the Butkus Award watch list, which is presented to the best linebacker, was revealed today and no Bearcat was selected. That includes Nick Temple who had the fifth highest tackles for loss among returning LBs. For shame.

Also on the watch list front:

• Deyshawn Bond renamed to Rimington Award (Best Center) watch list
• No Bearcats were named to the Bednarik Award (Best Defensive Player) or Maxwell Award (Best Offensive Player) watch lists
• Cincinnati didn’t have a player named to the Lou Groza (Best Kicker) or Ray Guy (Best Punter) watch lists
• Eric Lefeld named to Outland Trophy (Best Lineman) watch list
• UC also missed out on the Jim Thorpe Award (Best Defensive Back) watch list

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