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Iowa's Angerer named finalist for Nagurski award
Iowa senior linebacker Pat Angerer is one of five finalists for the Bronco Nagurski Trophy, awarded annually to the nation's top defensive player.
Angerer has 119 tackles this season for the 15th-ranked Hawkeyes, who close out the regular season by hosting Minnesota on Saturday.
The Nagurski Trophy is awarded by the Football Writers Association of America, which announced the finalists Thursday.
Tennessee strong safety Eric Berry, Alabama defensive tackle Terrence Cody, TCU defensive end Jerry Hughes and Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh are the other finalists.
The winner will be announced Dec. 7 at a banquet in Charlotte, N.C.
-- Associated Press
Iowa's Pat Angerer (43) runs with the ball after intercepting a Penn State pass during the second half of their game Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa. Iowa won the game by a score of 21-10. (Brian Ray/The Gazette)
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