Player News - Tyler Morrissey a Cliff Harris Award Nominee

Junior linebacker Tyler Morrissey has been named a nominee for the Cliff Harris Award which is presented to the small college defensive player of the year. The award was created by the Little Rock Touchdown Club and is presented to the top defensive player among NCAA Division II, Division III and NAIA schools as chosen by head coaches and a committee of college and professional football greats.

Morrissey was named first team All-PSAC East and PSAC East Defensive Player of the Year, first team All-ECAC and ECAC Defensive Player of the Year, and All-Super Region 1 and second team All-American by the Division 2 Conference Commissioner's Association. He finished the season with 137 total tackles (2nd in the PSAC) including 14.0 tackles for loss (6th in the PSAC), five quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles (both in the playoffs).

Tyler Morrissey nominated for Cliff Harris Award (Photo Ron Hockman)

Among the 138 nominees, 51 are from Division II, 55 are from Division III and 32 are from NAIA schools. Finalists will be announced on December 20, with the Cliff Harris Award winner being announced on December 23. The trophy will be presented to the recipient at the Little Rock Touchdown Club’s annual awards banquet on January 11, 2018.

The nominees from the PSAC are:

• CB Zuril Hendrick - Edinboro
  
• LB Luke Hrapchak - California
  
• DE Marcus Martin - Slippery Rock
  
• LB Tyler Morrissey - West Chester
  
• S Max Redfield - Indiana
  

Cliff Harris Award - 2017 Nominees

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