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Berry semifinalist to 2 awards
By From staff reportsTennessee safety Eric Berry has been named a semifinalist for the second year in a row for two prestigious national awards.
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Email ArticleThe Fairburn, Ga., junior is one of 12 players recognized for the Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to the nation’s best college defensive back. Berry was a Thorpe finalist last season.
Berry is also one of 15 players named for the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented to the outstanding national defensive back of the year. Berry was a Bednarik semifinalist during his All-America campaign of 2008.
Three finalists for each award will be named Nov. 23, leading to the announcement of the winner during the nationally telecast Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards Show on Dec. 10.
Berry was the Lott Trophy’s National Player of the Week and the CBS Player of the Game for his efforts in the 23-13 loss at Florida on Sept. 19.