By Sam Draut
Two of the University of Louisville’s standout players have been recognized for their on-field achievements this
season.
Junior quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, given to the Collegiate Player of
the Year.
The winner will be announced on Dec. 12. Bridgewater was selected with 15 other student-athletes, including
Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota and Alabama quarterback A.J.
McCarron.
Bridgewater has thrown for 2,557 yards and passed for 23 touchdowns, which ranks third nationally. He has
thrown for 300 yards in six of his eight games. Also, his 73.7 percent completion rate is good for second in the
country.
Bridgewater leads an offense that averages 39.4 points a game which is ranked 20th nationally and a passing
offense which averages 333.6 yards per game which is ranked 13th nationally.
Junior Safety Calvin Pryor III is a semifinalist for the Thorpe Award, given to the nation’s outstanding defensive
back.
The Thorpe finalist will be announced Nov. 25. Pryor was selected with 14 other student athletes including
Florida cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, Ole Miss cornerback Cody Prewitt, and Ohio State safety C.J. Barnett.
Pryor leads U of L with three interceptions and is second in the team in tackles with 47, 32 of which are solo.
Pryor is second on the team with two forced fumbles and has four tackles for a loss.
The Pryor led defense has held opponents to just 10.6 points per game and 244 yards of total offense per game.
Both players have been three-year starters at their respective positions, leading U of L to a 25-9 record during
their careers.
A Louisville football player has never been selected for either the Maxwell Award or Jim Thorpe Award in their
history.
The 7-1 Cardinals face Connecticut on Fri., Nov. 8 at 8:30 p.m. in East Hartford, Conn.
