University of Houston Athletics
Kody Russey Named to Rimington Trophy Watch List
7/23/2021 10:29:00 AM | Football
HOUSTON – Houston Football senior offensive lineman Kody Russey was selected to the 2021 Rimington Trophy Watch List, the Boomer Esiason Foundation on Friday.
Russey, a transfer from Louisiana Tech, is one of 40 centers in the nation and one of three in the American Athletic Conference to appear on the watch list. The selection committee worked with Pro Football Focus to narrow down the watch list to 40 candidates.
A native of Burleson, Texas, Russey spent five seasons at Louisiana Tech and made 46 career starts. He was a C-USA All-Conference First Team selection in 2020 and was a three-time All-Conference USA honorable mention pick.
Russey helped the Bulldogs rank first in C-USA and second nationally in fourth-down percentage as well as fourth in the league in both red zone offense and passing offense in 2020.
Russey joined the Cougars in January 2021 and was a preseason fourth-team all-conference selection by Phil Steele Magazine.
The Cougars return 17 starters from last year's squad and open the 2021 season on Sept. 4 inside NRG Stadium for the Texas Kickoff against Texas Tech.
ABOUT THE RIMINGTON TROPHY
The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most outstanding center in NCAA Division I College Football. Since its inception, the award has raised over $4.8 million for the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
Dave Rimington, the award's namesake, was a consensus first-team All-America center at the University of Nebraska in 1981 and 1982, during which time he became the John Outland Trophy's only two-time winner as the nation's finest college interior lineman. For more on the Rimington Trophy and a list of past recipients, visit www.rimingtontrophy.com
The Rimington Trophy is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses the most prestigious awards in college football. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA and its 25 awards now boast over 800 participants.
2021 TICKET INFORMATION
Season tickets for the 2021 Houston Football season start as low as $100 for six games including the Sept. 4 Texas Kickoff against Texas Tech at NRG Stadium.
Fans can click here to purchase their 2021 season tickets today. Mini-plan options are also available for the 2021 season and are available for purchase here.
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Russey, a transfer from Louisiana Tech, is one of 40 centers in the nation and one of three in the American Athletic Conference to appear on the watch list. The selection committee worked with Pro Football Focus to narrow down the watch list to 40 candidates.
A native of Burleson, Texas, Russey spent five seasons at Louisiana Tech and made 46 career starts. He was a C-USA All-Conference First Team selection in 2020 and was a three-time All-Conference USA honorable mention pick.
Russey helped the Bulldogs rank first in C-USA and second nationally in fourth-down percentage as well as fourth in the league in both red zone offense and passing offense in 2020.
Russey joined the Cougars in January 2021 and was a preseason fourth-team all-conference selection by Phil Steele Magazine.
The Cougars return 17 starters from last year's squad and open the 2021 season on Sept. 4 inside NRG Stadium for the Texas Kickoff against Texas Tech.
ABOUT THE RIMINGTON TROPHY
The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most outstanding center in NCAA Division I College Football. Since its inception, the award has raised over $4.8 million for the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
Dave Rimington, the award's namesake, was a consensus first-team All-America center at the University of Nebraska in 1981 and 1982, during which time he became the John Outland Trophy's only two-time winner as the nation's finest college interior lineman. For more on the Rimington Trophy and a list of past recipients, visit www.rimingtontrophy.com
The Rimington Trophy is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses the most prestigious awards in college football. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA and its 25 awards now boast over 800 participants.
Season tickets for the 2021 Houston Football season start as low as $100 for six games including the Sept. 4 Texas Kickoff against Texas Tech at NRG Stadium.
Fans can click here to purchase their 2021 season tickets today. Mini-plan options are also available for the 2021 season and are available for purchase here.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Football on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarFB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Football on Facebook.
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