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Perich Named the Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Week
10/8/2024 10:10:00 AM | Football
True freshman was also named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll
The Maxwell Award Committee announced today that Minnesota defensive back Koi Perich is the Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Week.
Perich was also named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll. This award is presented by Texas Roadhouse and is presented to the to Most Versatile Player in Major College Football
The Esko, Minn., native played a pivotal role in Minnesota 24-17 win against No. 11 USC. The true freshman recorded a career-high six tackles, had his first career forced fumble, and secured the victory with his second career interception on USC's final dive.
In six games this season, Perich has eight tackles, two interceptions, two pass breakups and one forced fumble. He has also stepped into the role of returning punts and kickoffs. Perich has returned six punts for 135 yards and is averaging 22.5 yards per return. He has returned seven kickoffs for 124 yards.Â
ABOUT THE MAXWELL FOOTBALL CLUBÂ
The Maxwell Football Club was founded in 1935 and is the oldest football organization of its kind in America. The Club recognizes excellence in performance at the high school, collegiate and professional levels of the game. The Maxwell Club is also deeply involved and fully vested in the community through programs to promote academic excellence, community volunteerism, and leadership.Â
ABOUT THE SHAUN ALEXANDER FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Year Award is an honor given each year to the most outstanding freshman player in college football. Named after Shaun Alexander a former standout at the University of Alabama and 2005 NFL MVP with the Seattle Seahawks, this award recognizes the exceptional performance and impact made by these players on their respective teams throughout the season. The Alexander Award is all about championing future legends and evaluates players based on Talent, Character, Ambassador and Legend.
Past winners include: Trevor Lawrence (Clemson) - 2018, Kenneth Gainwell (Memphis)-2019 and Will Anderson Jr. (Alabama) – 2020, Brock Bowers (Georgia) – 2021, Drake Maye (North Carolina) 2022 and Caleb Downs (Alabama) 2023.
ABOUT THE PAUL HORNUNG AWARD
The Louisville Sports Commission successfully launched the Paul Hornung Award in 2010 to honor its namesake and native son, and to promote outstanding performances by versatile college football players who often go unnoticed. Each week during the regular season, a panel of college football experts selects players for the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll based on performance. A national selection committee comprised of 18 sports journalists and former NFL stars votes for the Hornung Award finalists and the winner, with fan voting powered by Texas Roadhouse comprising the 19th vote.
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Perich was also named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll. This award is presented by Texas Roadhouse and is presented to the to Most Versatile Player in Major College Football
The Esko, Minn., native played a pivotal role in Minnesota 24-17 win against No. 11 USC. The true freshman recorded a career-high six tackles, had his first career forced fumble, and secured the victory with his second career interception on USC's final dive.
In six games this season, Perich has eight tackles, two interceptions, two pass breakups and one forced fumble. He has also stepped into the role of returning punts and kickoffs. Perich has returned six punts for 135 yards and is averaging 22.5 yards per return. He has returned seven kickoffs for 124 yards.Â
ABOUT THE MAXWELL FOOTBALL CLUBÂ
The Maxwell Football Club was founded in 1935 and is the oldest football organization of its kind in America. The Club recognizes excellence in performance at the high school, collegiate and professional levels of the game. The Maxwell Club is also deeply involved and fully vested in the community through programs to promote academic excellence, community volunteerism, and leadership.Â
ABOUT THE SHAUN ALEXANDER FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Year Award is an honor given each year to the most outstanding freshman player in college football. Named after Shaun Alexander a former standout at the University of Alabama and 2005 NFL MVP with the Seattle Seahawks, this award recognizes the exceptional performance and impact made by these players on their respective teams throughout the season. The Alexander Award is all about championing future legends and evaluates players based on Talent, Character, Ambassador and Legend.
Past winners include: Trevor Lawrence (Clemson) - 2018, Kenneth Gainwell (Memphis)-2019 and Will Anderson Jr. (Alabama) – 2020, Brock Bowers (Georgia) – 2021, Drake Maye (North Carolina) 2022 and Caleb Downs (Alabama) 2023.
ABOUT THE PAUL HORNUNG AWARD
The Louisville Sports Commission successfully launched the Paul Hornung Award in 2010 to honor its namesake and native son, and to promote outstanding performances by versatile college football players who often go unnoticed. Each week during the regular season, a panel of college football experts selects players for the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll based on performance. A national selection committee comprised of 18 sports journalists and former NFL stars votes for the Hornung Award finalists and the winner, with fan voting powered by Texas Roadhouse comprising the 19th vote.
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