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Penn State football senior offensive lineman Nick Dawkins has earned college football’s prestigious community service award.
The Nittany Lion starting center won the annual Wuerffel Trophy during Thursday evening’s annual Home Depot College Football awards show in Atlanta. It’s given to the outstanding player who mixes on-field success and sportsmanship with community service and giving back.
Dawkins was a finalist with Washington State kicker Dean Janikowski and Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser.
Dawkins, a fifth-year senior and team captain, has flourished as a first-time starting center, earning All-Big Ten honorable mention recognition. He will lead the Nittany Lions (11-2) into their first College Football Playoff appearance against SMU on Dec. 21 in Beaver Stadium.
Oct 12, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen (13) is congratulated by offensive lineman Nick Dawkins (53) after scoring a touchdown in the second half against the USC Trojans at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Earlier in Thursday’s show, Penn State teammate Tyler Warren won the Mackey Award as the nation’s top tight end. Abdul Carter, though, missed out on the Bednarik Award to Colorado’s Travis Hunter as the nation’s top defensive player.
Dawkins is one of the team’s leading voices on and off the field, in part for his engaging personality and public outreach — which runs true to his late father, Darryl Dawkins, one of the NBA’s most flamboyant, gregarious and generous.
Nick Dawkins hosts a popular podcast, “The Lions Den,” started his own clothing line and has created a non-profit organization. The Dawkins Family Foundation aims to “empower young minds with the knowledge and skills they need to unlock their full potential” through…
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Author : York Daily Record
Publish date : 2024-12-13 03:13:00
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