Tebow Named Semifinalist For O'Brien Award
Monday, October 26, 2009 | Football
University of Florida senior Tim Tebow was named to the 2009 O'Brien Semifinalist List by the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award® on Monday. Narrowed down from all 120 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) quarterbacks, the list highlights 15 individuals who will vie for the oldest and most prestigious award honoring the nation's best college quarterback. The 2009 O'Brien Semifinalists represent schools from the following conferences: ACC (1), Big East (2), Big Ten (2), Big 12 (3), Conference USA (1), Independent (1), Mid-American (1), Pac-10 (2), SEC (1) and the WAC (1).
2009 O'Brien Semifinalists
| Matt Barkley | Fr. | USC | Pac-10 |
| Daryll Clark | Sr. | Penn State | Big Ten |
| Jimmy Clausen | Jr. | Notre Dame | Independent |
| Jacory Harris | So. | Miami (Fla.) | ACC |
| Case Keenum | Jr. | Houston | Conference USA |
| Dan LeFevour | Sr. | Central Michigan | Mid-American |
| Jake Locker | Jr. | Washington | Pac-10 |
| Colt McCoy | Sr. | Texas | Big 12 |
| Kellen Moore | So. | Boise State | WAC |
| Tony Pike | Sr. | Cincinnati | Big East |
| Todd Reesing | Sr. | Kansas | Big 12 |
| Zac Robinson | Sr. | Oklahoma State | Big 12 |
| Ricky Stanzi | Jr. | Iowa | Big Ten |
| Bill Stull | Sr. | Pittsburgh | Big East |
| Tim Tebow | Sr. | FLORIDA | SEC |
"We are proud to recognize this group of young men for their performances on and off the field," said Danielle Moorman, executive director of the Davey O'Brien Foundation. "The commitment, sportsmanship and leadership qualities exemplified by these quarterbacks truly embody the spirit of The O'Brien."
The Davey O'Brien National Selection Committee, an elite group of journalists, broadcasters, commentators and former winners, selected The O'Brien Semifinalists, with the Fan Vote accounting for 5 % of the total vote. The Selection Committee is asked to evaluate each candidate on the criteria of his quarterback skills and athletic ability, academics, his reputation as a team player, character, leadership and sportsmanship. For a complete listing of the Selection Committee, visit www.DaveyOBrien.org.
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 CST on Nov. 22. Finalists will be announced on Nov. 23. The Fan Vote accounts for 5% of each round of the voting process.
The 2009 O'Brien Winner will be announced live on The Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards Show airing Dec. 10 on ESPN and will be honored at the 33rd Annual Davey O'Brien Awards Dinner held at The Fort Worth Club on Feb. 15, 2010 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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