Boston College Athletics
Allen Selected as a Lott IMPACT Trophy Semifinalist
November 23, 2018 | Football
Lott IMPACT Trophy honors the top defensive player in college football.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Boston College senior defensive end Zach Allen has been named one of eight semifinalists for the 2018 Lott IMPACT Trophy, according to an announcement by the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation. The 15th annual Lott IMPACT Trophy honors the top defensive player in college football who makes the biggest impact for his team, both on and off the field.
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Allen has been one of the most dominant players in the country in 2018. The Connecticut native is top-10 in the ACC in sacks, tackles for loss, blocked kicks and fumble recoveries. Overall, he has tallied 56 tackles, a team-leading 14.5 TFLs and 6.5 sacks.
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Allen was named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week for the third time in his career and second time this season on November 19. He blocked a field goal on Florida State's opening possession and finished the game with a sack, a TFL a quarterback hurry and six tackles.
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Named after Pro Football Hall of Fame member Ronnie Lott, The Lott IMPACT Trophy is the first and only college football award to equally recognize athletic performance and the personal character attributes of the player. The Lott Trophy is given to the player who exhibits the same characteristics Lott embodied during his distinguished career: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.
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Voters for the award include selected members of the national media, previous finalists, the Board of Directors of the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation and a distinguished group of former college football head coaches. To date, the Foundation has donated more than $1.5 million to various charities throughout the country. The four finalists will attend the 15th annual Lott IMPACT Trophy Banquet December 9 in Newport Beach (with his school receiving $25,000 for its general scholarship fund).
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Allen has been one of the most dominant players in the country in 2018. The Connecticut native is top-10 in the ACC in sacks, tackles for loss, blocked kicks and fumble recoveries. Overall, he has tallied 56 tackles, a team-leading 14.5 TFLs and 6.5 sacks.
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Allen was named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week for the third time in his career and second time this season on November 19. He blocked a field goal on Florida State's opening possession and finished the game with a sack, a TFL a quarterback hurry and six tackles.
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Named after Pro Football Hall of Fame member Ronnie Lott, The Lott IMPACT Trophy is the first and only college football award to equally recognize athletic performance and the personal character attributes of the player. The Lott Trophy is given to the player who exhibits the same characteristics Lott embodied during his distinguished career: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.
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Voters for the award include selected members of the national media, previous finalists, the Board of Directors of the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation and a distinguished group of former college football head coaches. To date, the Foundation has donated more than $1.5 million to various charities throughout the country. The four finalists will attend the 15th annual Lott IMPACT Trophy Banquet December 9 in Newport Beach (with his school receiving $25,000 for its general scholarship fund).
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