USF senior safety Nate Allen is one of 74 nominees for the Wuerffel Trophy, presented to the Division I-A player who "best combines exemplary community service with academic and athletic achievement."
Named for former Florida quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel, the award is in its fifth season. Florida quarterback Tim Tebow won the award last season.
Allen is one of eight Big East players nominated for the award, along with Cincinnati safety Aaron Webster, Connecticut receiver Brad Kanuch, Louisville fullback Joe Tronzo, Pittsburgh linebacker Adam Gunn, Rutgers cornerback Devin McCourty, Syracuse center Jim McKenzie and West Virginia linebacker Reed Williams.
Other state nominees include Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder, Florida kicker Jonathan Phillips, and Florida International quarterback Paul McCall.
For more information, check out the Wuerffel Trophy's official site.
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wow! cool award
keep up the good work
you rock nate-it's cool that you love the Lord Jesus Christ.
Posted by: #1fan | November 06, 2009 at 07:38 PM
nate is always smiling and nice to everyone--such a fine gentleman. not too many of these around these days.
he's a positive role model. good luck
nate! Go Bulls!
Posted by: danielle smith | November 06, 2009 at 07:02 PM
Might have been a tougher pick at Auburn, but hard to get more clutch than final minute of a tie game and returned to set up the game-winning field goal, right?
Posted by: G.A. | November 06, 2009 at 05:04 PM
Forget about the pick in the Kansas game...the one he had @ Auburn was much more clutch.
Posted by: Gobulls03 | November 06, 2009 at 04:07 PM
Nate is the kind of player we need MORE of at USF! Great young man. Plays hard and smart every game. Never forget that pick in closing minutes of Kansas game! HUGE clutch play. Beat Rutgers!
Posted by: USFShep | November 06, 2009 at 03:16 PM
Nate is strong CHRISTIAN.Good luck at Rutgers.
Posted by: FRIEND | November 06, 2009 at 11:30 AM
nate allen love all you bulls fan for all your support. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.go bulls beat Rutgers.
Posted by: allstar | November 06, 2009 at 11:19 AM
I love Nate Allen. He is my favorite player... I have met him a couple of times and he is great to talk to...
He signed the back of my Iphone which I show off when I can.
Posted by: Bulliever | November 05, 2009 at 11:56 PM
That's something special to be recognized for. Congrats to Allen for even being nominated! Good luck!
Posted by: Steve O'Neal | November 05, 2009 at 05:34 PM