OSU's Cox semifinalist for Thorpe Award

By Staff Reports - 11/4/2009


Oklahoma State cornerback Perrish Cox is one of 12 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation's top college defensive back.

A first-team midseason All-American by SI.com, Cox leads the nation with 1.86 passes defended per game.

Cox also is the Big 12's all-time leader in kick return yards. He was the Big 12 special teams player of the week earlier this year after a game-changing 74-yard kick return against Georgia.

The winner of the Thorpe Award will be announced Dec. 10 and will be honored at a formal banquet in Oklahoma City on Feb. 9.

2009 Jim Thorpe Award semifinalists

Javier Arenas, Sr., Alabama

Eric Berry, Jr., Tennessee

Barry Church, Sr., Toledo

Perrish Cox, Sr., Oklahoma State

Joe Haden, Jr., Florida

Brandon Harris, So., Miami (Fla.)

Taylor Mays, Sr., USC

Tyler Sash, So., Iowa

Darrell Stuckey, Sr., Kansas

Earl Thomas, So., Texas

Alterraun Verner, Sr., UCLA

Kyle Wilson, Sr., Boise State



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PIRANA, Tulsa (11/4/2009 1:41:32 PM)
Keep Up The Great Work Perrish!!! Go Pokes!!!



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