University of Houston Athletics
Freeman Recognized Among Nation’s Top Centers
8/4/2023 11:00:00 AM | Football
Houston senior named to Rimington Trophy Watchlist
HOUSTON – University of Houston senior Jack Freeman, who has appeared in 42 games including making 25 starts, has been recognized on the 2023 Rimington Trophy Watchlist, celebrating the nation's top 40 centers, announced Friday.
The Midlothian, Texas, native is among a national-leading eight Big 12 Conference centers on the watch list. The Athlon Sports Preseason All-Big 12 honoree allowed just one sack in his final 12 games a season ago (539 opportunities) and ranked third in The American in run block grade (71.6) among centers per Pro Football Focus while paving the way for Houston to average 36.1 points per game (16th nationally).
This season, the Rimington Trophy committee worked with PFF to narrow down its list to 40 centers. PFF grades every player on every play of every game on how well they execute their given assignment. That play-by-play grading allowed the Trophy committee to create a watchlist based both on nominations from the schools and data provided by PFF.
The accolade is the fifth during the preseason for Freeman, who was also recognized for his efforts off the field, appearing on the Wuerffel Trophy watch list and as a Allstate AFCA Goodworks Team nominee. A full list of Houston Football preseason honors can be found here.
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 $5 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, visit www.rimingtontrophy.com
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The Midlothian, Texas, native is among a national-leading eight Big 12 Conference centers on the watch list. The Athlon Sports Preseason All-Big 12 honoree allowed just one sack in his final 12 games a season ago (539 opportunities) and ranked third in The American in run block grade (71.6) among centers per Pro Football Focus while paving the way for Houston to average 36.1 points per game (16th nationally).
This season, the Rimington Trophy committee worked with PFF to narrow down its list to 40 centers. PFF grades every player on every play of every game on how well they execute their given assignment. That play-by-play grading allowed the Trophy committee to create a watchlist based both on nominations from the schools and data provided by PFF.
The accolade is the fifth during the preseason for Freeman, who was also recognized for his efforts off the field, appearing on the Wuerffel Trophy watch list and as a Allstate AFCA Goodworks Team nominee. A full list of Houston Football preseason honors can be found here.
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 $5 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, visit www.rimingtontrophy.com
HOUSTON FOOTBALL TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Football season tickets are on sale with seven-game packages beginning as low as $175. Fans are encouraged to act quickly to secure the best seats available. Mini plans are also on sale including the Cougar Paw Package which includes three games of your choice (excluding Texas) for as low as $66. Lone Star Packages are also on sale, giving fans the chance to see the Cougars face UTSA, TCU, Sam Houston and Texas for as low as $140.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023.
Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN The 46ers and The HUDDLE
Fans are invited to join the 46ers and the Huddle to directly support Houston Football. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the 46ers and the Huddle, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Football on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarFB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Football on Facebook.
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