Williams Named to the Lombardi Award Preseason Watch List
Aug 5, 2021 | Football
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane University sophomore linebacker Dorian Williams was named to the 2021 Lombardi Award Preseason Watch List on Thursday by the Rotary Club of Houston Club.
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Williams received the honor after he led the American Athletic Conference with 98 total tackles, averaging 8.2 per game. He was also second in the nation in tackles for loss at 16.5. Following the 2020 season, Williams was named to the All-AAC Second Team.
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The Rotary Lombardi Award goes annually to the college football offensive or defensive lineman, who in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the character and discipline of NFL Hall of Fame Head Coach Vince Lombardi.Â
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Williams' preseason watch list honor marks the second preseason accolade for the South Carolina native. Earlier this year, Williams was named to the 2021 Chuck Bednarik Preseason Award Watch List by the Maxwell Football Club.
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He also was named to the preseason All-American Athletic Conference team by Athlon Sports.
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Tulane opens the 2021 season against Oklahoma, with kickoff scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 4. The game will be aired nationally on ABC. The Green Wave return to action following an appearance in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl - the team's third consecutive bowl appearance.Â
For season ticket information, please call 504-861-WAVE (9283) or log on to TulaneTix.com.
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Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
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Follow Tulane football on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @GreenWaveFB. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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Williams received the honor after he led the American Athletic Conference with 98 total tackles, averaging 8.2 per game. He was also second in the nation in tackles for loss at 16.5. Following the 2020 season, Williams was named to the All-AAC Second Team.
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The Rotary Lombardi Award goes annually to the college football offensive or defensive lineman, who in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the character and discipline of NFL Hall of Fame Head Coach Vince Lombardi.Â
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Williams' preseason watch list honor marks the second preseason accolade for the South Carolina native. Earlier this year, Williams was named to the 2021 Chuck Bednarik Preseason Award Watch List by the Maxwell Football Club.
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He also was named to the preseason All-American Athletic Conference team by Athlon Sports.
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Tulane opens the 2021 season against Oklahoma, with kickoff scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 4. The game will be aired nationally on ABC. The Green Wave return to action following an appearance in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl - the team's third consecutive bowl appearance.Â
For season ticket information, please call 504-861-WAVE (9283) or log on to TulaneTix.com.
Â
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Â
Follow Tulane football on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @GreenWaveFB. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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