Temple University Athletics
Matakevich Named Senior CLASS Award Finalist
11.13.15 | Football, T. Matakevich - All-American Candidate
PHILADELPHIA – Senior linebacker Tyler Matakevich of the #22 Temple Owls has been named one of ten finalists to the senior CLASS award. He adds this to the semifinalist berths for the Bednarik, Lott IMPACT, and Rotary Lombardi awards. Matakevich and senior center Kyle Friend were the only teammates nominated to the 30-member watch list earlier this season.
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the CLASS Award honors the attributes of senior student-athletes in four areas: community, classroom, character and competition. The award program is designed exclusively for college seniors who are utilizing their complete athletic eligibility, remaining committed to their university and pursuing the many rewards a senior season can bring. Premier Sports Management manages the award. Nationwide fan voting begins immediately to help select the winner. Fans are encouraged to vote on the Senior CLASS Award website (www.seniorCLASSaward.com). through December 14. Fan votes will be combined with media and Division I head coaches' votes to determine the winner. The Senior CLASS Award winner will be announced during the football bowl season in early January.
Matakevich and the Owls will look to wrap up the American Athletic Conference's East division against South Florida. Kickoff this Saturday is 7:00 p.m. and the game will air on CBS Sports Network.
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the CLASS Award honors the attributes of senior student-athletes in four areas: community, classroom, character and competition. The award program is designed exclusively for college seniors who are utilizing their complete athletic eligibility, remaining committed to their university and pursuing the many rewards a senior season can bring. Premier Sports Management manages the award. Nationwide fan voting begins immediately to help select the winner. Fans are encouraged to vote on the Senior CLASS Award website (www.seniorCLASSaward.com). through December 14. Fan votes will be combined with media and Division I head coaches' votes to determine the winner. The Senior CLASS Award winner will be announced during the football bowl season in early January.
Matakevich and the Owls will look to wrap up the American Athletic Conference's East division against South Florida. Kickoff this Saturday is 7:00 p.m. and the game will air on CBS Sports Network.
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