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Orchard Named Semifinalist for Rotary Lombardi Award
11/3/2014 12:00 AM | Football
Nov. 3, 2014
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HOUSTON - Utah defensive end Nate Orchard was announced at a press conference today as one of 12 semifinalists for the Rotary Lombardi Award, presented to the College Lineman of the Year. It is the second major defensive award to name Orchard a semifinalist this week. He is also a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award as the nation's outstanding defensive player.
Orchard has 12 of Utah's nation-leading 39 sacks, which ties him for second individually. He is also tied for second in the nation in sacks per game (1.5) and is tied for third in tackles for loss per game (1.8).
The Rotary Lombardi award goes to the offensive or defensive lineman who best exemplifies the character and discipline of Vince Lombardi. Orchard is a three-year starter and a team captain.
The winner will be announced on Dec. 10 in Houston.
Congratulations to Nate Orchard on being named a semifinalist for the Bednarik Award. #proud #utahfootballfamily pic.twitter.com/LuCqZBsYbo
- Kyle Whittingham (@UtahCoachWhitt) November 3, 2014 
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