OSU's Laurinaitis finalist for Nagurski Trophy
Friday, November 17, 2006
Ohio State sophomore linebacker James Laurinaitis was named Thursday as one of five finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which is awarded to the nation's top defensive player.
Laurinaitis leads the Buckeyes in tackles with 91 — 34 more than his next-closest teammate — and is tied for first in the Big Ten with five interceptions.
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The other finalists are Michigan defensive back Leon Hall; Clemson defensive lineman Gaines Adam; Florida DB Reggie Nelson; and Mississippi linebacker Patrick Willis.
The winner will be announced Dec. 4 in Charlotte, NC.


