Josey Jewell Is The Best Linebacker In College Football. He was not named among the final five finalists for the Dick Butkus Award for the best linebacker in the country.
In describing the award, Butkus stated about the winner:
"When a player receives the Butkus Award he will know two things. First,
he is recognized as the best of the best linebackers in America.
Second, and in the long run most important, he will understand that this
recognition brings a responsibility to serve others by giving back."
Josey Jewell exemplifies these qualities in spades
Jewell has more tackles and tackles for loss than any of the other finalists, and that includes a full game missed due to injury for the senior linebacker.
What we are asking is for an exception from the Butkus Foundation to include Jewell for the Butkus Award his outstanding play.
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
November 23, 2017
Reached 1,000 supporters
November 22, 2017
November 22, 2017
Watching Josey dominate every single snap makes this snub even harder to digest. I am reaching out to the Foundation directly because his record on the field deserves a seat at the table regardless of who they picked first.
November 22, 2017
Seeing this level of backing for Josey proves that fans see exactly what I see on the field every single Saturday. It means the world to know others recognize his grit and his character just as much as his tackle totals.
Reached 100 supporters
November 22, 2017
1,614 Comments
#43 should be a finalist and the the winner of it. He has made the biggest difference as a player in the Iowa program this season. He started as a walk on and put in his work to make it to the level of play that he it at now. All for Josey.
One of the given reasons Josey was left off the finalists list is because "He was slowed by injury." Even after missing a game due to the injury he still has more tackles and tackles for loss than any of the other finalists. Leaving him out is a huge mistake.
Josey has been the best linebacker in the Big 10 for 2 years, is the heart of the Iowa defense,and plays the game with passion. Other teams he faces plan their offense around him. Has played 1 less game with the same or better stats as the finalist.
Its a joke Josey isn't in the running for this award. If you have to be the best linebacker on THE BEST team then call the award that. He missed a game and still put up great numbers. He is a leader and a great teammate. You have made a mistake. Now fix it.
Josey Jewel demonstrates all of the qualities which the Butkus Award represents! He a dedicated student, athlete, and citizen! Our country needs more outstanding young people with his integrity and character! Best of luck to Josey in his future!
Unbelievable, has to be political crap, or someone got paid off not to include him, Butkus Awards Committee needs to redo it even now and apologize for its major mistake!!
Best LB in the country deserves it more than anyone else
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Josey Jewell Is The Best Linebacker In College Football. He was not named among the final five finalists for the Dick Butkus Award for the best linebacker in the country.
In describing the award, Butkus stated about the winner:
"When a player receives the Butkus Award he will know two things. First,
he is recognized as the best of the best linebackers in America.
Second, and in the long run most important, he will understand that this
recognition brings a responsibility to serve others by giving back."
Josey Jewell exemplifies these qualities in spades
Jewell has more tackles and tackles for loss than any of the other finalists, and that includes a full game missed due to injury for the senior linebacker.
What we are asking is for an exception from the Butkus Foundation to include Jewell for the Butkus Award his outstanding play.
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
November 23, 2017
Reached 1,000 supporters
November 22, 2017
November 22, 2017
Watching Josey dominate every single snap makes this snub even harder to digest. I am reaching out to the Foundation directly because his record on the field deserves a seat at the table regardless of who they picked first.
November 22, 2017
Seeing this level of backing for Josey proves that fans see exactly what I see on the field every single Saturday. It means the world to know others recognize his grit and his character just as much as his tackle totals.
Reached 100 supporters
November 22, 2017
1,614 Comments
The outlaw isn't just the best statistically, he's been an emotional leader on one of the best defenses in the game for 3 seasons now. His effort against PSU and OSU display his sheer will to win and dedication to lifting up those around him.
#43 should be a finalist and the the winner of it. He has made the biggest difference as a player in the Iowa program this season. He started as a walk on and put in his work to make it to the level of play that he it at now. All for Josey.
One of the given reasons Josey was left off the finalists list is because "He was slowed by injury." Even after missing a game due to the injury he still has more tackles and tackles for loss than any of the other finalists. Leaving him out is a huge mistake.
Josey has been the best linebacker in the Big 10 for 2 years, is the heart of the Iowa defense,and plays the game with passion. Other teams he faces plan their offense around him. Has played 1 less game with the same or better stats as the finalist.
Its a joke Josey isn't in the running for this award. If you have to be the best linebacker on THE BEST team then call the award that. He missed a game and still put up great numbers. He is a leader and a great teammate. You have made a mistake. Now fix it.
Josey Jewel demonstrates all of the qualities which the Butkus Award represents! He a dedicated student, athlete, and citizen! Our country needs more outstanding young people with his integrity and character! Best of luck to Josey in his future!
Unbelievable, has to be political crap, or someone got paid off not to include him, Butkus Awards Committee needs to redo it even now and apologize for its major mistake!!
Best LB in the country deserves it more than anyone else
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The outlaw isn't just the best statistically, he's been an emotional leader on one of the best defenses in the game for 3 seasons now. His effort against PSU and OSU display his sheer will to win and dedication to lifting up those around him.