Marshall University Athletics
Atkins, Martin Named to Lombardi Award Watch List
8/11/2004 12:00:00 AM | Football
Atkins, Martin Named to Lombardi Award Watch List
8/11/2004
HOUSTON ? Two Marshall University standout defensive players, Kevin Atkins (Richmond, Va.) and Jamus Martin (Martinsville, Va.), have been named to the Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List for the 2004 season, the Lombardi Award Executive Committee announced on Wednesday. The award, which will celebrate its 35th year this season, honors the top lineman in college football.
Atkins and Martin both return to the Thundering Herd for their senior campaigns this season. Atkins is a 6-foot-3, 240-pound linebacker who paced Marshall in total tackles (100) in 2003. Martin, a 6-foot-2, 220-pound defensive end, tied for the team lead in sacks last season (6.5) and was second in tackles for loss with 15.
The 113 members of the Lombardi Award Watch List are comprised of 27 offensive tackles, 24 defensive ends, 20 linebackers, 13 centers, eight defensive tackles, seven offensive guards and four tight ends. Eligibility for the award is limited to down linemen and those defensive players who line up within five yards of the line of scrimmage.
The annual Rotary Lombardi Award Dinner will be held in Houston on Dec. 8, with all proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society.
In June, Martin was named to the Bronko Nagurski Award Watch List. The Nagurski Award is awarded to the top defensive player in college football, regardless of position.
To view the entire Lombardi Award Watch List, click on the link above.
