NationalChamps.net releases 2nd annual Underdog Award GIVEN TO THE NATION'S MID-MAJOR PLAYER
In an effort to bring media attention to those players from smaller schools that are too often overlooked for the HEISMAN and other major awards, NationalChamps.net presents the annual UNDERDOG AWARD to recognize the best FBS Mid-Major player in the nation. In evaluating the rich talent found throughout the 54 schools not aligned in BCS conferences, our commitment to finding overall excellence in college football remains at the forefront of our efforts.
The players listed below have excelled and further stand out from the many great mid-major players found throughout the college football landscape. NationalChamps.net initially chose 28 for the 2008 UNDERDOG AWARD Preseason Watch List, which was primarily based upon those players’ 2007 performances. Our 2008 UNDERDOG AWARD In-Season Watch List, released a few weeks ago, presented 25 players worthy of recognition due to their superior numbers this season. Now, we present the 14 players who are our 2008 UNDERDOG AWARD Semi-Finalists. These candidates have separated themselves from the others on the In-Season Watch List and stand out as the cream of the mid-major crop.