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University of Minnesota Athletics
Decker Named Biletnikoff Semifinalist
10/26/2009 12:00:00 AM | Football
University of Minnesota wide receiver Eric Decker has been named a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award for the second consecutive season. Decker is among 10 semifinalists for the award, presented annually to the nation’s top receiver.
Decker has hauled in 50 receptions for 758 yards and five touchdowns this season. He has four 100-yard games in 2009. Decker owns the Minnesota records for career receptions, career receiving yardage, career 100-yard receiving games, single-season receptions and consecutive 100-yard games.
The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation sponsors the Biletnikoff Award, which is named for legendary college and pro football wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff. Voting for the award’s three finalists will begin Nov. 16.
This is the 16th year of existence for the Biletnikoff Award. Texas Tech’s Michael Crabtree won the award in 2007 and 2008. Biletnikoff Award winners from the Big Ten include Michigan’s Braylon Edwards, Michigan State’s Charles Rogers, Ohio State’s Terry Glenn and Penn State’s Bobby Engram.
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Decker has hauled in 50 receptions for 758 yards and five touchdowns this season. He has four 100-yard games in 2009. Decker owns the Minnesota records for career receptions, career receiving yardage, career 100-yard receiving games, single-season receptions and consecutive 100-yard games.
The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation sponsors the Biletnikoff Award, which is named for legendary college and pro football wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff. Voting for the award’s three finalists will begin Nov. 16.
This is the 16th year of existence for the Biletnikoff Award. Texas Tech’s Michael Crabtree won the award in 2007 and 2008. Biletnikoff Award winners from the Big Ten include Michigan’s Braylon Edwards, Michigan State’s Charles Rogers, Ohio State’s Terry Glenn and Penn State’s Bobby Engram.
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