Two Conference USA Defensive Ends Named To Hendricks Award Watch List
July 8, 2005 The Hendricks Foundation has named a pair of Conference USA athletes to its preseason watch list of candidates for the 2005 Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award. UTEP junior Alex Obomese and Rice senior John Syptak were two of the 24 candidates named to the preseason watch list on Friday. Obomese recorded 36 tackles as a sophomore, including seven for a loss and 4.5 sacks. Syptak led the Owls with 15 tackles for a loss and eight sacks as a junior in 2004. He also registered 69 tackles, including 40 solo stops. On field performance, leadership abilities and contributions to school and community are some of the criteria that are used to determine the award's winner. Candidates may represent any class (freshman through senior) as well as any recognized four-year NCAA accredited school. The candidate's primary position must be defensive end. During its inaugural year of 2002, the Hendricks Award was presented to Terrell Suggs (ASU, Ravens and NFL Rookie of the Year standout). The 2003 and 2004 Hendricks Award went to David Pollack of the University of Georgia and first round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals. This award is named in honor of former University of Miami three-time All-American and NFL Hall of Famer Ted Hendricks. The Hendricks Foundation provides assistance to local and national charities through awards, grants and scholarship programs aimed at health, educational and recreational programs for youth and seniors. 2005 TED HENDRICKS TROPHY PRESEASON WATCH LIST
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