Box Score POCATELLO, Idaho – Redshirt freshman linebacker
Mario Jenkins was one of 21 FCS players nominated to be on the 2014 Watch List for the Jerry Rice Award.
Jenkins has started all five games this season. He has a team best 50 tackles, 35 being solo tackles. Jenkins also has 3.5 tackles for loss, one interception, two pass break ups and one quarterback hurry. He has recorded double-digit tackles in three of the five games, including a career best of 16 at Utah State. He had 13 tackles at No. 2 vs. Eastern Washington and 11 vs. Sacramento State.
There are six linebackers on the Watch List. The rest of the position breakdown is: one quarterback, two running backs, four wide receivers, one offensive tackle, one defensive tackle, one defensive end, two safeties, one cornerback and two place- kicker/punters.
The winner will be announced at The Sports Network FCS Awards Presentation
Dec. 15 in Philadelphia.
The top first-year player in the FCS, whether a true freshman or a redshirt freshman, will win the award named for the legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice, who played in the FCS (then Division I-AA) at Mississippi Valley State. The award will be voted on by a national panel of sports information and media relations directors, broadcasters, writers and other dignitaries following the regular season.
"I love to give back and it is amazing to be able to award a deserving freshman based on his accomplishments," Rice said. "I think it's important to recognize people at all levels for their hard work and dedication."
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