Temple University Athletics
Andre Neblett Named to Outland Trophy Watch List
8.11.09 | Football
Owl Nose Tackle One of 40 Preseason Candidates
DALLAS - Temple senior Andre Neblett (Rahway, N.J.) is one of 40 football players named to the Football Writers Association of America's watch list for the 2009 Outland Trophy, presented annually to the nation's best interior lineman.
A preseason first-team All-MAC pick by Phil Steele's College Football and Athlon, Neblett is a three-year starter at nose tackle for the Owls. A two-time All-Mid-American Conference honoree, he started all 36 games of his career. Last fall, Neblett finished the season with 36 tackles, 7.5 for a loss, two forced fumbles, a recovery, and a sack. He is also a candidate for the Rotary Lombardi Award.
In early October, the FWAA will consider other players for the 2009 Outland Trophy Watch List when most teams have completed four games of play. Sports Information Directors will be asked to contact their conference's representative on the 2009 All-America Committee and copy the FWAA office with the nominated player.
The Outland Trophy, presented annually since 1946, is the third oldest award in major college football. The winner of the Outland Trophy, named after the late John Outland, an All-America lineman at Penn and Kansas at the turn of the century, will be announced on the Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards Show on Dec. 10 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
The Outland Trophy presentation banquet, sponsored by the Greater Omaha Sports Committee, will be held on Jan. 14 in Omaha, Neb.
Temple opens the 2009 season on Thursday, Sept. 3 with Villanova at 7 p.m. in the inaugural Mayor's Cup at Lincoln Financial Field.
Individual game tickets will be available via the Lincoln Financial Field Box Office and Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Temple football season ticket and individual game ticket information can also be found online at www.OwlsTix.com.
