University of Massachusets Athletics
Isabella Selected As A Lombardi Award Semifinalist
January 02, 2019 | Football
All-American wide receiver one of only 23 chosen
HOUSTON - University of Massachusetts senior wide receiver Andy Isabella was one of only 23 student-athletes across FBS selected as a Lombardi Award Semfinalist, as announced by the Lombardi Foundation. Isabella was also only one of two wide receivers chosen, alongside Alabama's Jerry Jeudy.
The Lombardi Award is presented to one NCAA FBS football player, regardless of position, each year based on the individual's character, leadership, performance and resiliency. The Lombardi Foundation will announce the finalists following the National Championship Game on Monday, Jan. 7.
Isabella, a nine-time all-America selection following his senior season in 2018, ranks as the nation's FBS leader in receiving yards (1,698) and receiving yards per game (141.5). It equates to 288 yards and 24.0 yards per game more than the next-closest competitor (Antoine Wesley • Texas Tech • 1,410 • 117.5). Isabella also stands among the top-five nationally in total catches, receptions per game and touchdown receptions.
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2018 Lombardi Award Candidates
Quarterback
Dwayne Haskins • Jr • Ohio State
Gardner Minshew II • Sr. • Washington St
Kyler Murray • Jr. • Oklahoma
Tua Tagovailoa • So. • Alabama
Running Back
Darrell Henderson • Jr. • Memphis
Jonathan Taylor • So. • Wisconsin
Wide Receiver
Andy Isabella • Sr. • Massachusetts
Jerry Jeudy • So. • Alabama
Offensive Line
Dalton Risner • Sr. • Kansas St
Jonah Williams • Jr. • Alabama
Defensive Line
Jaylon Ferguson • Jr. • La Tech
Montez Sweat • Sr • Mississippi St
Chase Winovich • Sr. • Michigan
Quinnen Williams • So. • Alabama
Christian Wilkins • Sr. • Clemson
Linebacker
Josh Allen • Sr. • Kentucky
Joe Dineen, Jr. LB Sr. Kansas
Ben Burr-Kirven • Sr. • Washington
Devin Bush • Jr. • Michigan
Defensive Back
Ugo Amadi • Sr. • Oregon
Grant Delpit • So. • LSU
Julian Love • Jr. • Notre Dame
Greedy Williams • So. • LSU
The Lombardi Award is presented to one NCAA FBS football player, regardless of position, each year based on the individual's character, leadership, performance and resiliency. The Lombardi Foundation will announce the finalists following the National Championship Game on Monday, Jan. 7.
Isabella, a nine-time all-America selection following his senior season in 2018, ranks as the nation's FBS leader in receiving yards (1,698) and receiving yards per game (141.5). It equates to 288 yards and 24.0 yards per game more than the next-closest competitor (Antoine Wesley • Texas Tech • 1,410 • 117.5). Isabella also stands among the top-five nationally in total catches, receptions per game and touchdown receptions.
Follow Massachusetts football on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@UMassFootball).
2018 Lombardi Award Candidates
Quarterback
Dwayne Haskins • Jr • Ohio State
Gardner Minshew II • Sr. • Washington St
Kyler Murray • Jr. • Oklahoma
Tua Tagovailoa • So. • Alabama
Running Back
Darrell Henderson • Jr. • Memphis
Jonathan Taylor • So. • Wisconsin
Wide Receiver
Andy Isabella • Sr. • Massachusetts
Jerry Jeudy • So. • Alabama
Offensive Line
Dalton Risner • Sr. • Kansas St
Jonah Williams • Jr. • Alabama
Defensive Line
Jaylon Ferguson • Jr. • La Tech
Montez Sweat • Sr • Mississippi St
Chase Winovich • Sr. • Michigan
Quinnen Williams • So. • Alabama
Christian Wilkins • Sr. • Clemson
Linebacker
Josh Allen • Sr. • Kentucky
Joe Dineen, Jr. LB Sr. Kansas
Ben Burr-Kirven • Sr. • Washington
Devin Bush • Jr. • Michigan
Defensive Back
Ugo Amadi • Sr. • Oregon
Grant Delpit • So. • LSU
Julian Love • Jr. • Notre Dame
Greedy Williams • So. • LSU
Players Mentioned
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