University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Derek Kinder Named Biletnikoff Award Semifinalist
10/27/2006 12:00:00 AM | Football
Oct. 27, 2006
Pitt junior wide receiver Derek Kinder has been named a semifinalist for the 2006 Biletnikoff Award, annually presented to the nation's top wideout.
The announcement was made last night on ESPN. Kinder (
Through eight games Kinder has 33 receptions for 596 yards (18.1 avg.) and six touchdowns. He tops all Big East receivers in total receiving yards, receiving yards per game (74.5 avg.) and touchdown catches. Among the nation's leaders Kinder ranks 18th in total receiving yards and 28th in receiving yards per game. His six TD catches are the sixth highest total nationally.
In Pitt's 33-15 victory at
Kinder is the latest Pitt player to be named a candidate for a national award. Senior linebacker H.B. Blades was named a semifinalist for the Butkus Award (top linebacker) and Chuck Bednarik Award (top defensive player) and additionally was selected a quarterfinalist for the Lott Trophy (top defensive player).
Senior quarterback Tyler Palko is a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, annually presented to the nation's outstanding player. Additionally, Pitt head coach Dave Wannstedt is a semifinalist for the George Munger Award, which is presented to the collegiate coach of the year.
The Panthers are idle this week before playing at
