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Nagurski

American  
[nuh-gur-skee] / nəˈgɜr ski /

noun

  1. Bronislaw Bronko, 1908–1990, U.S. football player, born in Canada.


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He was a unanimous first-team All-American and won every award that exists for a lineman: the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award, Outland Trophy and Rotary Lombardi Award.

From Los Angeles Times

Last season: Kennard was named SEC defensive player of the year and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Award winner as the nation’s most outstanding defensive player after leading the conference with 11 ½ sacks and 15 ½ tackles for loss.

From Los Angeles Times

Kennard won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the nation’s top defensive player at South Carolina in 2024, leading the SEC with 11½ tackles for loss and 11½ sacks.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this postseason, Notre Dame’s Xavier Watts won the Bronko Nagurski Award, a separate honor recognizing the top defensive player.

From Washington Times

WSU edge rusher Ron Stone Jr. also added another honor to his collection from Saturday’s game, becoming the Bronko Nagurski Trophy National Player of the Week.

From Seattle Times