USC linebacker Eric Gentry named Chuck Bednarik Player of the Week
USC linebacker Eric Gentry was named the Chuck Bednarik Player of the Week for his performance in a 33-17 win for the Trojans at Purdue.
Gentry once again filled up the stat sheet as he has done throughout his USC career. He finished the game with eight solo tackles, including three for loss and two sacks. He forced two fumbles, bringing his career total with the Trojans to six. He came within inches of grabbing a backwards pass and potentially The tackles for loss, sacks and forced fumbles all represented career-highs for Gentry. He earned a game ball from head coach Lincoln Riley following his performance.
Gentry has been the most consistent defensive presence for the Trojans this season, leading USC from his inside linebacker spot. He leads the Trojans with 21 tackles, three sacks and two forced fumbles.
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USC’s senior linebacker was not among the 90 players named to the preseason Bednarik Award Watch List. It stands to reason he’ll be added during the season if he continues his play from the first three games of the season. USC safety Kamari Ramsey was the lone Trojan representative on the Watch List.
Semifinalists for the Bednarik Award will be announced on Nov. 11. The finalists will be named on Nov. 25. The winner will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show on Dec. 11. The Bednarik Award has been presented by the Maxwell Football Club to the best college football defensive player of the year. Former USC linebacker Rey Maualuga is the only Trojan to have won the award, earning the honor following his 2008 season.
