Banogu on Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
7/26/2018 12:00:00 AM | Football
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- TCU defensive end Ben Banogu has been named to the watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy.
The Wuerffel Trophy, named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel, is awarded to the FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.
Banogu, the 2018 Big 12 Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, was first-team All-Big 12 and the Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year last season. His 8 1/2 sacks ranked second in the Big 12, behind only teammate and current Buffalo Bill Mat Boesen (11 1/2). Banogu's 16 1/2 tackles for loss led TCU and were third in the Big 12. The senior from McKinney, Texas, had at least one TFL in 13 of 14 games. He also forced three fumbles on the season, including on sacks in consecutive road wins at Arkansas and Oklahoma State.
A senior from McKinney, Texas, Banogu routinely visits local elementary and middle schools in a mentoring role with area youth. Additionally, he has been involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs.
Banogu also appears on watch lists for the Chuck Bednarik Award and Bronko Nagurski Trophy as well as being a nominee for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
