HoosierTimes: Players nominated for Mr. Football -
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Published on: 11/16/2002
Last Visited: 11/16/2002
"The Indiana Football Coaches Association, through its members, nominated the 70 individuals who were on the first ballot sent to all the coaches in the state," Star assistant sports editor Dave Lewandowski said Friday."That ballot will be whittled next week, and the media and coaches will receive a second ballot."
The coaches will vote for the top three at each position to determine the finalists for the position awards and Mr. Football.Ballots listing the 24 finalists - three at each position group - will be mailed to coaches and news media Nov. 25, with a deadline for return of Dec. 6.
The 70 nominees also include nine offensive linemen, six receivers, eight defensive linemen, 14 linebackers, seven defensive backs and two kickers or punters.