Te'o Bednarik Player Of The Week

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Manti Te'o Named Bednarik Player Of The Week - UND.COM - University of Notre Dame Official Athletic Site



Manti Te'o Named Bednarik Player Of The Week
Senior linebacker earns honor from Maxwell Football Club following stellar performance vs. Michigan.

Sept. 25, 2012

PHILADELPHIA - University of Notre Dame senior linebacker Manti Te'o has been named Chuck Bednarik Player of the Week by the Maxwell Football Club, the club announced Tuesday.
Te'o recorded eight tackles, intercepted two passes and forced two more interceptions with pressure to Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson and running back Vincent Smith. The hurries applied by Te'o caused Robinson and Smith to rush pass attempts that were intercepted by Bennett Jackson and Nicky Baratti.
Notre Dame defeated No. 18 Michigan, 13-6, to improve to 4-0 for the first time in 10 years. Te'o and the Irish forced six turnovers and kept the Wolverines out of the end zone for the first time since losing to Ohio State in 2007.
Te'o leads the Irish with 38 tackles and has added two tackles for loss. His three interceptions and two fumble recoveries are career highs and lead the team.
The Irish defense, led by Te'o, has allowed 36 points this season and ranks fourth in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in scoring defense, allowing nine points per game. The 36 points allowed through four games are the fewest by a Notre Dame defense since 1975.
Te'o and the Irish are off this week and return Oct. 6 vs. Miami (Fla.) at Soldier Field in Chicago.

 

[BGIF]

I don't recall other write ups noting his part in forcing those two other INTERCEPTIONS. Makes his game even more impressive.

Te'o recorded eight tackles, intercepted two passes and forced two more interceptions with pressure to Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson and running back Vincent Smith. The hurries applied by Te'o caused Robinson and Smith to rush pass attempts that were intercepted by Bennett Jackson and Nicky Baratti.

 

[NDTH91]

I don't recall other write ups noting his part in forcing those two other fumbles. Makes his game even more impressive.

Finally this gets some recognition. I've been saying that since Saturday. His game was even better than his numbers showed... and the numbers were good.

 

[jason_h537]

If he keeps forcing turnovers he might take that trophy home at years end

 

[Bubba]

Also the Nagurski Defensive Player of the Week. (and the Lott Impact palyer & the Capital One impact player fo the week, I believe)

FWAA > News > Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week

 

[Buster Bluth]

Who is his main competition for the Dick Butkus, Bronko Nagurski, Chuck Bednarik, and Vince Lombardi awards?

No Notre Dame player has won the Butkis, Nagurski, or Bednarik awards. The Butkus started in 1985 and the Nagurski and Bednarik started in 1993. The Lombardi started in 1970.

As for the Lombari Award, Notre Dame has four winners: Walt Patulski (1971), Ross Browner (1977), Chris Zorich (1988), and Aaron Taylor (1993).

 

[West Coast Domer]

Who is his main competition for the Dick Butkus, Bronko Nagurski, Chuck Bednarik, and Vince Lombardi awards?

No Notre Dame player has won the Butkis, Nagurski, or Bednarik awards. The Butkus started in 1985 and the Nagurski and Bednarik started in 1993. The Lombardi started in 1970.

As for the Lombari Award, Notre Dame has four winners: Walt Patulski (1971), Ross Browner (1977), Chris Zorich (1988), and Aaron Taylor (1993).

For sure Jarvis Jones from Georgia that guy is a stud

 

[Buster Bluth]

For sure Jarvis Jones from Georgia that guy is a stud

Jarvis Jones and Manti Te'o were thiiiiiiiiis close to playing at USC right now.

Can you imagine?!

 

[West Coast Domer]

Jarvis Jones and Manti Te'o were thiiiiiiiiis close to playing at USC right now.

Can you imagine?![/QUOTE

Thats a scary thought.... didn't realize that

 

[yankeeND]

Manti was already an amazing player before this year but he has elevated his game to new heights! I don't know if I have ever seen a player so well liked yet feared by his opposition than Te'o! Feeling very blessed to have been able to watch this guy play for us for 4 years!

 

[Irish#1]

Manti Te'o Named Bednarik Player Of The Week - UND.COM - University of Notre Dame Official Athletic Site



Manti Te'o Named Bednarik Player Of The Week
Senior linebacker earns honor from Maxwell Football Club following stellar performance vs. Michigan.

Sept. 25, 2012

Not to change the subject, but the defensive has reminded me of the Irish teams of the early to mid 70's where they were always near the top nationally in fewest points allowed as mentioned in the article and there were some studs on that those teams. Manti is "Waking Up The Echos".

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Te'o is so good, he'll win the weekly award again this week...during his bye week. Stud.

 

[Chamellion]

I hear he's in contention to win the Guy award as well. Why? Because.

 

[TDHeysus]

Manti was already an amazing player before this year but he has elevated his game to new heights! I don't know if I have ever seen a player so well liked yet feared by his opposition than Te'o! Feeling very blessed to have been able to watch this guy play for us for 4 years!

I second this comment, Manti has busted out of the gates this season, despite the tragedies in his life. I Didnt think it was possible, but i am more impressed with him now then I was at the beginning of the year. Big props to Manti for stepping up and being counted; a true leader of men.

 

[dublinirish]

Jarvis Jones and Arthur Brown methinks

 

[Irish#1]

I second this comment, Manti has busted out of the gates this season, despite the tragedies in his life. I Didnt think it was possible, but i am more impressed with him now then I was at the beginning of the year. Big props to Manti for stepping up and being counted; a true leader of men.

Leader is right. Just think what an example he is setting for this team and the 2013 recruits. This is something that will leave a lasting impression and I think will be carried forward for a few years.