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The Allstate Sugar Bowl announced today that quarterback Cade Klubnik has been named as one of 29 candidates on the watch list for the Manning Award, presented annually to the nation’s top quarterback after the postseason. Additional information from award organizers is included below.
In addition, Klubnik also garnered a Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award selection on Wednesday. Visit the 2024 Preseason Honors hub for more preseason accolades garnered by Clemson.
NEW ORLEANS (August 15, 2024) – The Manning Award, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, announced its preseason Watch List on Tuesday. The list includes 29 of the top quarterbacks in the nation heading into the 2024 season. The winner will again be selected by a voting panel, which includes national media and each of the Mannings, after the postseason.
The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in honor of the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning. It is the only quarterback award that includes the candidates’ postseason performances in its balloting.
“The start of college football is always an exciting time of year,” said Archie Manning. “There’s lots of anticipation on campuses around the country and the quarterback position always draws a lot of attention and scrutiny. We hope that the Watch List for the Manning Award brings some positive attention to many of the top returning quarterbacks looking to have big years. And after we get into the season, we’ll revisit things and expand our Watch List to include transfers and young quarterbacks who have started to make their marks on the game.”
Inclusion on the Watch List is not necessary for the quarterbacks to be selected for the honor. Transfers and other newcomers at schools were not eligible for the preseason…
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Author : Clemson Wire
Publish date : 2024-08-15 16:03:10
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