Buccaneers Select 2012 Jim Thorpe Award Winner Johnthan Banks
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected cornerback Johnthan Banks, the 2012 Jim Thorpe Award winner, from Mississippi State with the 43rd overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Johnthan Banks Wins the 2012 Thorpe Award
Oklahoma City—Johnthan Banks of Mississippi State has been named the 2012 Thorpe Award Winner, given to the top defensive back in college football. “First of all, it’s a blessing from God to be given this opportunity,” Banks said. “I want … Continue reading
Thorpe Award Announces Finalists
Oklahoma City—The Jim Thorpe Association announced today three finalists for the 2012 Jim Thorpe Award, given to the top defensive back in college football. The Thorpe Award is named after history’s greatest athlete, Jim Thorpe, and is presented by the … Continue reading
Thorpe Award Names Semifinalists
JIM THORPE AWARD NAMES SEMIFINALISTS Oklahoma City—The Jim Thorpe Association announced today 15 semifinalists for the 2012 Jim Thorpe Award, given to the top defensive back in college football. The Thorpe Award is named after history’s greatest athlete, Jim Thorpe, … Continue reading
Clemson’s Jonathan Meeks Named Week 8 Defensive Back of the Week
Clemson’s Jonathan Meeks Named Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week CLEVELAND, Ohio – After recording two key interceptions, including one he returned 74 yards for a touchdown in No. 14 Clemson’s 38-17 win over Virginia Tech, senior safety Jonathan … Continue reading
Oklahoma’s Tony Jefferson Named Week 7 Defensive Back of the Week
Photo by Ty Russell/University of Oklahoma Athletics Tony Jefferson of Oklahoma Named Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week CLEVELAND, Ohio – After recording a team-high seven tackles and an interception for No. 13 Oklahoma in their dominating 63-21 win … Continue reading
Oregon State’s Jordan Poyer Named Week 6 Defensive Back of the Week
Jordan Poyer Named Week 6 Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week CLEVELAND, Ohio – After recording three interceptions for Oregon State in their 19-6 win over Washington State, senior cornerback Jordan Poyer (Astoria, Ore.) has been named the Jim … Continue reading
Cornelius Douglas Named Week 5 Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week
Cornelius Douglas Named Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week CLEVELAND, Ohio – After recording two key interceptions for Texas Tech in their 24-13 road win over Iowa State, senior cornerback Cornelius Douglas (Lawton, Okla.) has been named the Jim … Continue reading
Ifo Ekpre-Olomu Named Week 4 Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week
Ifo Ekpre-Olomu Named the Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week CLEVELAND, Ohio- After recording two interceptions for No. 3 Oregon in their 49-0 win over No. 22 Arizona, sophomore cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (Chino Hills, CA) has been named the … Continue reading
Phillip Thomas Named Week Three Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week
Phillip Thomas Named the Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week CLEVELAND, Ohio- After equaling a Mountain West record with three interceptions for Fresno State in their 69-14 win over Colorado, senior safety Phillip Thomas (Bakersfield, CA) has been named … Continue reading
