Tua Tagovailoa has been named as a semi finalist for the Davey O'Brien Award (Source: Courtesy: Associated Press) By David McCracken | November 7, 2018 at 3:36 PM HST - Updated November 29 at 2:35 PM Today, we take a look at what that would look like for Georgia.Two major developments in the Atlantic Coast Conference will likely be used a precedents for schools and players in the SEC. 06.11.20. Six universities represented are home to previous Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award winners (Baylor, Clemson, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas).Justin Herbert, Oregon, Sr., 6-6, 237, Eugene, Ore.The semifinalists, in alphabetical order, are: Charlie Brewer (Baylor), Shane Buechele (SMU), Joe Burrow (LSU), Sam Ehlinger (Texas), Justin Fields (Ohio State), Jake Fromm (Georgia), Anthony Gordon (Washington State), Justin Herbert (Oregon), Tyler Huntley (Utah), Jalen Hurts (Oklahoma), Trevor Lawrence (Clemson), Tanner Morgan (Minnesota), Malcolm Perry (Navy), Brock Purdy (Iowa State), Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama) and Brady White (Memphis).Malcolm Perry, Navy, Sr., 5-9, 190, Clarksville, Tenn.Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama, Jr., 6-1, 281, Ewa Beach, HawaiiBrock Purdy, Iowa State, So, 6-1, 210, Gilbert, Ariz.Shane Buechele, SMU, Jr., 6-1, 207, Arlington, TexasPrevious winners include: Jim McMahon (BYU, 1981), Todd Blackledge (Penn State, 1982), Steve Young (BYU, 1983), Doug Flutie (Boston College, 1984), Chuck Long (Iowa, 1985), Vinny Testaverde (Miami, 1986), Don McPherson (Syracuse, 1987), Troy Aikman (UCLA, 1988), Andre Ware (Houston, 1989), Ty Detmer (BYU, 1990-91), Gino Torretta (Miami, 1992), Charlie Ward (Florida State, 1993), Kerry Collins (Penn State, 1994), Danny Wuerffel (Florida, 1995-96), Peyton Manning (Tennessee, 1997), Michael Bishop (Kansas State, 1998), Joe Hamilton (Georgia Tech, 1999), Chris Weinke (Florida State, 2000), Eric Crouch (Nebraska, 2001), Brad Banks (Iowa, 2002), Jason White (Oklahoma, 2003-04), Vince Young (Texas, 2005), Troy Smith (Ohio State, 2006), Tim Tebow (Florida, 2007), Sam Bradford (Oklahoma, 2008), Colt McCoy (Texas, 2009), Cam Newton (Auburn, 2010), Robert Griffin III (Baylor, 2011), Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M, 2012), Jameis Winston (Florida State, 2013), Marcus Mariota (Oregon, 2014), Deshaun Watson (Clemson, 2015-16), Baker Mayfield (Oklahoma, 2017) and Kyler Murray (Oklahoma, 2018).Five of the quarterbacks—Fromm, Herbert, Hurts, Lawrence and Tagovailoa—have previously been Davey O’Brien Award semifinalists.
Tagovailoa ultimately earned finalist accolades a year ago, while Hurts is the lone two-time semifinalist (2016, 2017).Charlie Brewer, Baylor, Jr., 6-1, 206, Austin, TexasThe quarterbacks’ 16 teams own a combined record of 125-20 (.862) this season. Fans are invited to cast their vote for the nation’s best college quarterback once daily per email address.Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma, Sr., 6-2, 218, Houston, TexasSam Ehlinger, Texas, Jr., 6-3, 230, Austin, TexasJustin Fields, Ohio State, So., 6-3, 223, Kennesaw, Ga.Joe Burrow, LSU, Sr., 6-4, 216, Athens, OhioAnthony Gordon, Washington State, Sr., 6-3, 210, Pacifica, Calif.Tyler Huntley, Utah, Sr., 6-1, 205, Dania, Fla.Jake Fromm, Georgia, Jr., 6-2, 220, Warner Robins, Ga.Schools from six conference affiliations make up the list. Latest News. National Football Foundation to be recognized with Charles Ringler Founder’s Award. The group combined to win 37 Davey O’Brien “Great 8” weekly honors this year and also collected seven National Quarterback of the Week accolades.