SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us News and Articles on Dick Butkus Program's success isn't limited to the field  Mar 6, 2010 In terms of on-field performance, Saban credits the team's overall success leading to most of the individual honors, including Mark Ingram's Heisman, the Dick Butkus Award for linebacker of the year to Rolando McClain and six first-team All-Americans. Who's to say how many of those honors the Tide would have won had it lost even a single game. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com) Ro's place in UA history  Feb 19, 2010 "You think you're a pretty good linebacker and then Dick Butkus is in the room.". The 6-foot-4, 258-pound junior, who is projected to be a top 15 player in the 2010 NFL Draft, also won the Jack Lambert Award, was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year by the coaches, Associated Press and Sporting News, and a unanimous All-American selection. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com) THEN & NOW: Former Steelers star "Mean" Joe Greene  Feb 12, 2010 This was the man who threatened to stomp Dick Butkus' butt -- to his face -- and solidified his squad's intimidating "Steel Curtain" defensive line. But television viewers saw No. 75's softer side in 1979, when he enjoyed a Coke and a smile and threw his jersey to nine-year-old Tommy Okon. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL) Peyton and the Braves: Brothers in the derided one-title club  Feb 9, 2010 Barry Bonds won t be there; neither will Dick Butkus or Charles Barkley or Juan Marichal or Dan Marino or Ernie Banks. But you know who will be showing up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports) Dealer disputes McGwire's steroids rationale  Jan 23, 2010 "Let me put it to you this way. If Paris Hilton was to take that array, she could run over Dick Butkus.". McGwire and the St. Louis Cardinals declined to respond to Wenzlaff's interview, which will be featured on "Outside the Lines" on Sunday (9 a.m. ET, ESPN). 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Dick Butkus walks into the room: All junior linebacker Rolando McClain had been told was that he needed to meet Saban then next morning and dress up a little to do some interviews. He was totally surprised when Dick Butkus walked into the room and presented him with his namesake trophy for linebacker of the year. "I think Rolando stepped up as a leader as soon as he stepped on the field as a freshman," senior defensive end Lorenzo Washington said. "He might not have been as vocal a leader... (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com) Trainer disputes McGwires roids reasoning  Jan 23, 2010 If Paris Hilton were to take that array, she could run over Dick Butkus. . (MSNBC -- Sports) Trainer says he’s supplier  Jan 23, 2010 If Paris Hilton were to take that array, she could run over Dick Butkus. Angels trade Matthews Unable to find regular playing time for Gary Matthews, the Angels traded the outfielder to the Mets and agreed to pay $21. (Boston Globe -- Sports) Te'o, Funaki top voting of readers  Jan 10, 2010 He is the only USA Today national Defensive Player of the Year (2008) from here and the first recipient of the prep version of the Dick Butkus Award for being the best linebacker. Blaze Soares is the only three-time first-team all-state selection during the decade ('02 to '04). (Honolulu Advertiser) Back to Sports News [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2010 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2010