Tight End Brian Casey added to Mackey Award Watch List
Jul 26, 2004 | Football
Casey, one of the top combination (blocking/receiving) tight ends in the Big 12 Conference, is one of 28 players listed among the preliminary contenders for the award, which is annually presented to the nation’s the best collegiate tight end.
Coming off an outstanding junior campaign, Casey is
He also ranked fourth on the squad in both yards per game (23.3) and total receiving yards a year ago, and was a key blocker for running back Darren Sproles, who amassed nearly 2,000 yards on the ground with Casey’s assistance.
A native of
The winner will be selected by the Nassau County Sports Commission in early December and will receive the Mackey Trophy at the NCSC Annual Awards Dinner on
The award honors John Mackey, NFL Hall of Famer and
Presented by the Nassau County Sports Commission since 2001, the award was created under the guidance of NCSC Board Member Don McPherson, Syracuse University All-American and NFL quarterback.
