The Maxwell Football Club today announced that Pitt freshman running back Dion Lewis and coach Dave Wannstedt are semifinalists for two of its most prestigious college football honors.
Lewis is one of 16 players named a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, given to the College Player of the Year, while Wannstedt is one of 15 semifinalists for the George Munger Award, which is presented to the College Coach of the Year.
Finalists for the respective awards will be announced on Nov. 23. Voting for finalists will be done by Maxwell Football Club members, college head coaches, sports information directors and select national media members.
The 2009 Maxwell Award winner will be announced as part of the “Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards Show” on Dec. 10.
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