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The University of Utah Athletics
Gary Andersen Named Broyles Award Finalist
12/1/2008 12:00 AM | Football
Dec. 1, 2008
SALT LAKE CITY -
SALT LAKE CITY--Utah defensive coordinator Gary Andersen has been named one of five finalists for the annual Broyles Award, which is given to the nation's top assistant football coach. Ute seniors Brian Johnson and Louie Sakoda also made the cut for national awards today. Johnson was selected as one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award, which is given to college football's top quarterback by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Sakoda is one of four finalists for the Wuerffel Trophy, which is awarded to the college football player who best combines community service, academics and athletics.
Andersen is in his 11th year overall on the Utah staff and his fifth season since spending one year as the head coach at Southern Utah. He has served as Utah's assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and defensive line coach since 2005.
Under Andersen, Utah currently ranks 13th in the nation in scoring defense, 14th in rushing defense and 18th in total defense. Utah is also ranked 11th nationally in opponent third-down conversions, tied for 15th in turnover margin and stands 16th in opponent first downs.
Other finalists for the Broyles Award are Kevin Wilson, Oklahoma offensive coordinator; Charlie Strong, Florida defensive coordinator; Dick Bumpas, TCU defensive coordinator and Stan Parris, Ball State offensive coordinator. The winner of the Broyles Award will be announced on Tuesday, Dec. 9 in Little Rock, Ark.
Johnson joins a Manning Award field that also includes Sam Bradford (Oklahoma), Chase Daniel (Missouri), Nate Davis (Ball State), Graham Harrell (Texas Tech), Colt McCoy (Texas), Zac Robinson (Oklahoma State), Mark Sanchez (USC), Matthew Stafford (Georgia) and Tim Tebow (Florida). The finalists were selected by a panel of national college football media and the Manning family.
Johnson was previously named one of four finalists for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, presented annually to the top senior quarterback.
Sakoda inclusion in the Wuerffel Trophy foursome is the latest in a long string of awards for the senior kicker/punter. His competition for the Wuerffel--the winner of which will be announced on Dec. 9--is Daniel (Missouri), Harrell (Texas Tech) and Quin Harris (Louisiana Tech).
Sakoda is already a finalist for the Ray Guy, Lou Groza, Draddy, National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete and Lowe's Senior Class awards, as well as a first-team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America kicker.
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