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Pair of Red Raiders Named to Preseason Lists

Ramirez, Dawson receive mention on Outland, Hendricks watch lists.

Athletics

Manuel Ramirez Manuel Ramirez

Texas Tech offensive guard Manuel Ramirez has been named to the Outland Trophy Watch List, while linebacker/defensive end Keyunta Dawson is among the candidates for the Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award.

Outland Trophy Candidate Ramirez

Ramirez is one of 54 candidates for the Outland Trophy, which is awarded annually by the Football Writers Association of America to the nation’s top interior lineman. The 6-foot-4, 328-pound senior from Sugar Land has been a permanent fixture on the line since earning his first start midway during his freshman season. He has been a primary factor in the success of Texas Tech’s high-powered offense and his contributions were magnified last season as he earned All-Big 12 Conference honors.

The Outland Trophy has been awarded annually since 1946 to the best offensive or defensive lineman in college football. The winner is selected by the FWAA’s All-America Committee, which selects the association’s 25-man team and picks three Outland Trophy finalists. This year’s winner will be announced Dec. 7 in Orlando, Fla., at the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show.

Dawson: Hendricks Award Candidate

Cody Campbell Keyunta Dawson

Dawson is among 42 candidates for the Hendricks Award, which is presented annually to the nation’s top defensive end by the Ted Hendricks Foundation. Named to several preseason all-conference teams heading into the 2006 season, Dawson has been a dominant force as a rush end for the Red Raiders. He is among the top five all-time sacks leaders at Tech and is a menacing presence in opponent’s backfields. Dawson is slated to split time this season at rush end and outside linebacker.

The Ted Hendricks Award will be presented at the conclusion of the season.

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