Arizona's Wright wins Nagurski Trophy
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Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright III was awarded the 2014 Bronko Nagurski Trophy, given annually to the best defensive player in college football.
Wright recorded 153 tackles -- 28.0 tackles for a loss -- and added 14 sacks and six forced fumbles in 13 games for the Wildcats this season. The sophomore was the only FBS player to rank in the top-25 in each of those categories
Wright joins Rob Waldrop (1993) as the only Arizona players to win the award.
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The other finalists were Malcom Brown of Texas, Landon Collins of Alabama, Senquez Golson of Ole Miss and Gerod Holliman of Louisville.