The Butkus Award
Connor is one of 10 semifinalists for the Butkus Award, given to the nation's top linebacker. The other semi-finalists include:
Shawn Crable of Michigan
Jordon Dizon of Colorado
Erin Henderson of Maryland
Ali Highsmith of LSU
James Laurinaitis of Ohio State
J. Leman of Illinois
Ben Moffitt of South Florida
Keith Rivers of USC
Wesley Woodyard of Kentucky
Three finalists for the honor will be selected on November 9 and the winner will be announced in December.
The Lombardi Award
The Lombardi Award named Connor as one of 12 semi-finalists for the award honoring the nation's best lineman or linebacker. The other semi-finalists include:
Xavier Adibi, Linebacker, Virginia Tech
Sam Baker, Offensive Tackle, USC
Calais Campbell, Defensive End, University of Miami
Glenn Dorsey, Defensive Tackle, LSU
James Laurinaitis, Linebacker, Ohio State
J Leman, Linebacker, University of Illinois
Chris Long, Defensive End, University of Virginia
Jake Long, Offensive Lineman, University of Michigan
Alex Mack, Center, University of California
Duke Robinson, Offensive Lineman, University of Oklahoma
George Selvie, Defensive End, University of South Florida
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