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Pop Warner Little Scholars Names Brinson a Finalist
November 13, 2018 | Football
LANGHORNE, Pa. – Pop Warner Little Scholars announced today the six finalists for its 9th Annual National College Football Award and senior linebacker Kenneth Brinson was among one of those named.
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The award was established in 2010 to recognize a graduating senior who has made a difference on the field, in the classroom and in his community, and serves as a role model to Pop Warner's young student athletes.
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The 2018 finalists are:
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The Pop Warner Little Scholars National College Football Award will be presented during the annual Pop Warner Super Bowl at Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla. Last year's winner was former University of Miami and current New England Patriots wide receiver Braxton Berrios.
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"It's inspiring to see so many college players who embody Pop Warner's fundamental values of sportsmanship, academics and community service at the highest level," said Jon Butler, Pop Warner Little Scholars executive director. "Once again, we have an amazing group of finalists who have represented themselves, their universities and their communities with distinction. Selecting one winner will be a challenge."
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Previous recipients have included Prince Amukamara (Nebraska), Chase Minnifield (Virginia), Sean Renfree (Duke), Gary Bush (Purdue), Jordan Richards (Stanford), Brandon Chubb (Wake Forest) and Evan Engram (Mississippi).
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About Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc.
Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Langhorne, PA, Pop Warner Little Scholars is the nation's oldest youth football, cheerleading and dance organization and the only youth sports organization that emphasizes academics as a prerequisite for participation. Pop Warner participants enjoy the opportunity to learn and compete in their sports in an atmosphere that emphasizes fun, safety, academics and character. For more information on Pop Warner and its programs visit popwarner.com or follow Pop Warner on Twitter @Pop_Warner, Facebook @PopWarnerLittleScholars, Instagram @popwarnerlittlescholars and Snap @popwarner1929.
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The award was established in 2010 to recognize a graduating senior who has made a difference on the field, in the classroom and in his community, and serves as a role model to Pop Warner's young student athletes.
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The 2018 finalists are:
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- University of Southern California guard:Â Jordan Austin
- Penn State quarterback:Â Trace McSorley
- University of Kentucky tight end:Â C.J. Conrad
- Army West Point linebacker: Kenneth Brinson
- Duke University linebacker:Â Ben Humphreys
- University of Kansas linebacker:Â Joe Dineen Jr.
The Pop Warner Little Scholars National College Football Award will be presented during the annual Pop Warner Super Bowl at Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla. Last year's winner was former University of Miami and current New England Patriots wide receiver Braxton Berrios.
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"It's inspiring to see so many college players who embody Pop Warner's fundamental values of sportsmanship, academics and community service at the highest level," said Jon Butler, Pop Warner Little Scholars executive director. "Once again, we have an amazing group of finalists who have represented themselves, their universities and their communities with distinction. Selecting one winner will be a challenge."
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Previous recipients have included Prince Amukamara (Nebraska), Chase Minnifield (Virginia), Sean Renfree (Duke), Gary Bush (Purdue), Jordan Richards (Stanford), Brandon Chubb (Wake Forest) and Evan Engram (Mississippi).
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About Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc.
Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Langhorne, PA, Pop Warner Little Scholars is the nation's oldest youth football, cheerleading and dance organization and the only youth sports organization that emphasizes academics as a prerequisite for participation. Pop Warner participants enjoy the opportunity to learn and compete in their sports in an atmosphere that emphasizes fun, safety, academics and character. For more information on Pop Warner and its programs visit popwarner.com or follow Pop Warner on Twitter @Pop_Warner, Facebook @PopWarnerLittleScholars, Instagram @popwarnerlittlescholars and Snap @popwarner1929.
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