Charles Fischer Administrator No. 1 Share Posted December 17, 2021 (From Oregon Athletics Press Release) HONOLULU — Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell was announced as one of seven finalists for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award on Thursday by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry that epitomizes great ability and integrity. Sewell is the fourth player in program history to be named a finalist for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award, and first since his brother, Penei, took home the honor in 2019. Marcus Mariota also won the award in 2014, and DeForest Buckner was a finalist in 2015. The other 2021 finalists are Jayden De Laura (Washington State), Daniel Faalele (Minnesota), Haskell Garrett (Ohio State), Mike Tafua (Utah), Taulia Tagovailoa (Maryland), and Jaylen Warren (Oklahoma State). Sewell is one of three defensive players among the seven finalists, along with Garrett and Tafua. The winner of the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award will be announced on December 22, 2021. The formal presentation of the Award will be held at the 2022 Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Celebration Dinner (January 21, 2022), along with being recognized during the 2022 Polynesian Bowl (January 22, 2022). LB Noah Sewell » Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award finalist » Coaches Pac-12 All-Conference first team » Associated Press Pac-12 All-Conference first team » Semifinalist for the Butkus Award, given to the nation's top linebacker » Two-time Pac-12 Freshman of the Week » Tied for No. 2 in the Pac-12 with 106 tackles, 35 more than any other Duck » First Duck with 100 tackles in a season since Troy Dye in 2018 » Six double-digit tackle performances, including a career-high 14 vs. Arizona » Second among Ducks with 8.0 tackles for loss and four sacks » 89.7 pass-rush grade by PFF, tied for 11th-best among FBS linebackers » 32 total quarterback pressures according to PFF, tied for No. 5 among FBS linebackers 1 2 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittDuck No. 2 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Noah was far and away my favorite player on this year’s squad. He was an absolute beast! He left it all on the field every game, he stayed in when he was obviously hurt, and he flew to the ball more than any other player. He was in or near the tackle on the majority of plays this year. You could watch opposing player start to shy away from him by the 4th quarter. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagefund No. 3 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Congratulations to Noah. He certainly has the hustle in him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywarduck Moderator No. 4 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Not sure who would deserve it more, but he is definitely Oregon's College Football Player Of The Year. Thibs is as talented as any player out there, but Noah left it on the field, every game he played. I was actually shocked we were able to beat WSU without him. His impact on the team is unquestionable, and massive. Travis Dye matched his heart on the field, but the talent of Noah is exceptional. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
