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University of Massachusets Athletics
Isabella Tabbed To Paul Hornung Award Watch List
July 26, 2018 | Football
Honor given to most versatile player in college football
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - University of Massachusetts wide receiver, running back and return specialist Andy Isabella earned selection to his third watch list with the unveiling of candidates for the 2018 Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, as announced by the Louisville Sports Commissioner on Wednesday. Isabella is also a candidate for the Biletnikoff Award, given annually to the country's top collegiate receiver, and a Wuerrfel Trophy Watch List selection, which recognizes a combination of community service, athletic success and academic commitment.
Isabella posted an average of 107.6 all-purpose yards per game during his junior season in 2017, split between his roles as a wide receiver, running back and kick and punt return specialist. He provided 100 or more all-purpose yards on seven occasions: Hawai'i (108), Coastal Carolina (120), Old Dominion (150), Mississippi State (163), Maine (168), BYU (119) and FIU (112).
The Mayfield, Ohio, native hauled in career highs of 65 receptions, 1,020 receiving yards and 10 touchdown catches in his primary role as the team's top receiver. Additionally, Isabella posted 135 rushing yards over only 14 attempts, an average of 9.6 per carry. He added 114 kick return yards (five attempts, 22.8 yards per return) and 22 punt return yards (two attempts, 11.0 yards per return) for a total of 1,291 all-purpose yards.
The Paul Hornung Award, now in its ninth season, is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football by the Louisville Sports Commission, and football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung. The winner and his family will be honored at the annual Paul Hornung Award Banquet presented by KentuckyOne Health. This is the Paul Hornung Award's third year as an associate member of the prestigious National College Football Awards Association.
The 2018 Paul Hornung Award Watch List was compiled by a panel of college football experts based on a combination of 2017 statistics, career performance, school recommendations and expectations heading into the 2018 season. Profiles of each player and information about the awardcan be found at www.paulhornungaward.com. Players will be added to the watch list during the 2018 regular season based on performance.
Tickets for the 2018 UMass football season are available now. Contact the UMass Ticket Office via 866-UMASS-TIX, in-person at the Mullins Center Box Office or online through UMass Athletics Ticket Central to purchase single-game, group or season tickets. Massachusetts opens the season at McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Sat., Aug. 25 against Duquesne.
Follow Massachusetts football on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@UMassFootball).
UMass Football • 2018 Award Watch Lists
Bryton Barr • Butkus Award (Top Linebacker)
Andrew Ford • Davey O'Brien Award (Top Quarterback); Wuerrfel Trophy (Academics, Athletics, Community Service)
Andy Isabella • Biletnikoff Award (Top Receiver); Paul Hornung Award (Most Versatile Player); Wuerrfel Trophy (Academics, Athletics, Community Service)
Marquis Young • Doak Walker Award (Top Running Back)
2018 Paul Hornung Award Watch List
Lynn Bowden, Jr., Kentucky
Tony Brooks-James, Oregon
Brittain Brown, Duke
Shun Brown, Arizona
Parris Campbell, Ohio State
Andrew Clair, Bowling Green
Ashtyn Davis, Cal
Keion Davis, Marshall
Trevon Diggs, Alabama
Greg Dortch, Wake Forest
Malik Dunner, Ball State
Kaden Elliss, Idaho
Marcus Green, Louisiana-Monroe
Mecole Hardman, Georgia
Isaiah Harper, Old Dominion
N'Keal Harry, Arizona State
Darnay Holmes, UCLA
Jason Huntley, New Mexico State
Andy Isabella, UMass
Ty Johnson, Maryland
Diontae Johnson, Toledo
Marcus Jones, Troy
Austin Kafentzis, BYU
McLane Mannix, Nevada
Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan
Malcolm Perry, Navy
Tony Pollard, Memphis
Anthony Ratliff-Williams, UNC
Joe Reed, Virginia
Sean Riley, Syracuse
Deebo Samuel, South Carolina
Marcus Simms, West Virginia
Kelvin Smith, North Texas
Rodney Smith, Minnesota
JD Spielman, Nebraska
Deddrick Thomas, Mississippi State
KaVontae Turpin, TCU
Kell Walker, Army
Michael Walker, Boston College
Juwan Washington, San Diego State
Braeden West, SMU
Avery Williams, Boise State
Isaiah Wright, Temple
Isabella posted an average of 107.6 all-purpose yards per game during his junior season in 2017, split between his roles as a wide receiver, running back and kick and punt return specialist. He provided 100 or more all-purpose yards on seven occasions: Hawai'i (108), Coastal Carolina (120), Old Dominion (150), Mississippi State (163), Maine (168), BYU (119) and FIU (112).
The Mayfield, Ohio, native hauled in career highs of 65 receptions, 1,020 receiving yards and 10 touchdown catches in his primary role as the team's top receiver. Additionally, Isabella posted 135 rushing yards over only 14 attempts, an average of 9.6 per carry. He added 114 kick return yards (five attempts, 22.8 yards per return) and 22 punt return yards (two attempts, 11.0 yards per return) for a total of 1,291 all-purpose yards.
The Paul Hornung Award, now in its ninth season, is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football by the Louisville Sports Commission, and football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung. The winner and his family will be honored at the annual Paul Hornung Award Banquet presented by KentuckyOne Health. This is the Paul Hornung Award's third year as an associate member of the prestigious National College Football Awards Association.
The 2018 Paul Hornung Award Watch List was compiled by a panel of college football experts based on a combination of 2017 statistics, career performance, school recommendations and expectations heading into the 2018 season. Profiles of each player and information about the awardcan be found at www.paulhornungaward.com. Players will be added to the watch list during the 2018 regular season based on performance.
Tickets for the 2018 UMass football season are available now. Contact the UMass Ticket Office via 866-UMASS-TIX, in-person at the Mullins Center Box Office or online through UMass Athletics Ticket Central to purchase single-game, group or season tickets. Massachusetts opens the season at McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Sat., Aug. 25 against Duquesne.
Follow Massachusetts football on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@UMassFootball).
UMass Football • 2018 Award Watch Lists
Bryton Barr • Butkus Award (Top Linebacker)
Andrew Ford • Davey O'Brien Award (Top Quarterback); Wuerrfel Trophy (Academics, Athletics, Community Service)
Andy Isabella • Biletnikoff Award (Top Receiver); Paul Hornung Award (Most Versatile Player); Wuerrfel Trophy (Academics, Athletics, Community Service)
Marquis Young • Doak Walker Award (Top Running Back)
2018 Paul Hornung Award Watch List
Lynn Bowden, Jr., Kentucky
Tony Brooks-James, Oregon
Brittain Brown, Duke
Shun Brown, Arizona
Parris Campbell, Ohio State
Andrew Clair, Bowling Green
Ashtyn Davis, Cal
Keion Davis, Marshall
Trevon Diggs, Alabama
Greg Dortch, Wake Forest
Malik Dunner, Ball State
Kaden Elliss, Idaho
Marcus Green, Louisiana-Monroe
Mecole Hardman, Georgia
Isaiah Harper, Old Dominion
N'Keal Harry, Arizona State
Darnay Holmes, UCLA
Jason Huntley, New Mexico State
Andy Isabella, UMass
Ty Johnson, Maryland
Diontae Johnson, Toledo
Marcus Jones, Troy
Austin Kafentzis, BYU
McLane Mannix, Nevada
Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan
Malcolm Perry, Navy
Tony Pollard, Memphis
Anthony Ratliff-Williams, UNC
Joe Reed, Virginia
Sean Riley, Syracuse
Deebo Samuel, South Carolina
Marcus Simms, West Virginia
Kelvin Smith, North Texas
Rodney Smith, Minnesota
JD Spielman, Nebraska
Deddrick Thomas, Mississippi State
KaVontae Turpin, TCU
Kell Walker, Army
Michael Walker, Boston College
Juwan Washington, San Diego State
Braeden West, SMU
Avery Williams, Boise State
Isaiah Wright, Temple
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