E.J. Ejiya

[Eagle71]

In another post, it was suggested that we contact Mr. Ron Arp of the Butkus Foundation as to the possibility of getting E.J. added to the Butkus Award Watch List.  Thought I'd share his response (which was very prompt) to my email:

"We don't add to our pre-season watch list, but anyone is eligible to become a semi-finalist. It seems every year we have a few who make that leap. Our semi-finalists will be announced in just 13 days, and even then, we have a write-in provision to make sure our process doesn't restrict selectors from picking the best of the best.

 

Ron Arp

360.601.2991"

[Felozano]

Appreciate you reaching out. Who gets to write in? Journalists?  Enthusiastic fans?  Asking for a friend. 

[MeanGreenTexan]

8 hours ago, Felozano said:

Appreciate you reaching out. Who gets to write in? Journalists?  Enthusiastic fans?  Asking for a friend. 

I think it's the guys in the selection committee, which is mainly a bunch of NFL people, so.... not looking good for a guy from NT.

There are a handful of college guys, and a few Dallas Cowboy front-office folks on the selection committee who may be able to advocate for him.

Edited October 17, 2018 by MeanGreenTexan

[Eagle71]

Hoping someone else will send Ron Arp at the Butkus Foundation an email regarding #22's performance against UAB!  14 tackles, etc.! He does read them and it can't hurt for him to hear from a few of us.

http://www.thebutkusaward.com/thebutkusawards/contactus.aspx