Bowling Green State University Athletics
Barnes Named Finalist For NationalChamps.net Underdog Award
December 03, 2009 | Football
Freddie Barnes, a senior on the Bowling Green State University football team has been named a finalist for the NationalChamps.net Underdog Award, given to the nation's best mid-major player. Joining Barnes as finalists include Houston's Case Keenum, Fresno State's Ryan Mathews and Boise State's Kellen Moore.
Barnes, who is also a Biletnikoff finalist, given to college football's most outstanding wide receiver, was named to the Mid-American Conference first-team on Wednesday (Dec. 1) morning. This season the fifth-year senior leads the nation in receptions (138) and touchdowns (16) and is third in the country in yards (1,551). His top performance came on Oct. 10 when Barnes recorded 22 catches for 278 yards and three touchdowns in a 36-35 win at Kent State. A week later the Chicago Heights, Ill., native caught 10 balls for 160 yards and three scores versus Ball State, earning National Wide Receiver honors in back-to-back weeks by the College Performance Award. The 22 catches versus the Flashes were one shy of the NCAA mark. On the year he has eight games in which he caught at least 10 passes and has gone over the 100-yard mark as many times.
The winner of the award will be announced on Wed., Dec. 9.
More Information on the Underdog Award (taken from www.nationalchamps.net)
In an effort to bring media attention to those players from smaller schools that are too often overlooked for the Heisman and other major awards, NationalChamps.net presents our third annual UNDERDOG AWARD to recognize the best FBS Mid-Major player in the nation. In evaluating the rich talent found throughout the 54 schools not aligned in BCS conferences, our commitment to finding overall excellence in college football remains at the forefront of our efforts.
The 2009 UNDERDOG AWARD Finalists are four outstanding student-athletes who have proven themselves through superior play at all levels of competition. NationalChamps.net initially chose 55 for our 2009 UNDERDOG AWARD Preseason Watch List, which was primarily based upon those players' 2008 performances. The 13 Semifinalists were revealed last week, and we have now chosen the best of the best. These candidates garner superlatives and statistics that place them amongst college football's best at any level. We happily recognize their achievements both on and off of the field of play, which exemplify the UNDERDOG AWARD's integrity and aim.
Barnes, who is also a Biletnikoff finalist, given to college football's most outstanding wide receiver, was named to the Mid-American Conference first-team on Wednesday (Dec. 1) morning. This season the fifth-year senior leads the nation in receptions (138) and touchdowns (16) and is third in the country in yards (1,551). His top performance came on Oct. 10 when Barnes recorded 22 catches for 278 yards and three touchdowns in a 36-35 win at Kent State. A week later the Chicago Heights, Ill., native caught 10 balls for 160 yards and three scores versus Ball State, earning National Wide Receiver honors in back-to-back weeks by the College Performance Award. The 22 catches versus the Flashes were one shy of the NCAA mark. On the year he has eight games in which he caught at least 10 passes and has gone over the 100-yard mark as many times.
The winner of the award will be announced on Wed., Dec. 9.
More Information on the Underdog Award (taken from www.nationalchamps.net)
In an effort to bring media attention to those players from smaller schools that are too often overlooked for the Heisman and other major awards, NationalChamps.net presents our third annual UNDERDOG AWARD to recognize the best FBS Mid-Major player in the nation. In evaluating the rich talent found throughout the 54 schools not aligned in BCS conferences, our commitment to finding overall excellence in college football remains at the forefront of our efforts.
The 2009 UNDERDOG AWARD Finalists are four outstanding student-athletes who have proven themselves through superior play at all levels of competition. NationalChamps.net initially chose 55 for our 2009 UNDERDOG AWARD Preseason Watch List, which was primarily based upon those players' 2008 performances. The 13 Semifinalists were revealed last week, and we have now chosen the best of the best. These candidates garner superlatives and statistics that place them amongst college football's best at any level. We happily recognize their achievements both on and off of the field of play, which exemplify the UNDERDOG AWARD's integrity and aim.
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