Shaq Thompson Named Hornung Award Finalist
November 20, 2014 | Football
Washington linebacker/running back Shaq Thompson has been named one of five finalists for the 2014 Paul Hornung Award, given annually to the most versatile player in major college football.
The winner of the award, given annually by the Louisville Sports Commission, will be announced Dec. 12 and honored at a banquet in Louisville in January.
Thompson, a junior from Sacramento, was named Midseason Defensive Player of the Year by several national outlets this year and has also rushed for 100 yards in each of his two starts at tailback. The dynamic defender has scored six touchdowns this season, including four on defense, most in the nation.
The four other finalists are running backs/ return specialists Ameer Abdullah (Nebraska), B.J. Catalon (TCU) and Marcus Murphy (Missouri) and wide receiver/ return specialist Ty Montgomery (Stanford).
Online voting, where fans can select the winner from among the finalists, opened today at www.paulhornungaward.com.
