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The award is given annually to college football's best defensive back by the Jim Thorpe Association in Oklahoma City.

Chris Gamble, CB, Carolina : Had four tackles, two assists and a 12-yard interception in a 16-6 win over Tampa Bay.

The Thorpe Award has been presented since 1986 to the best defensive back, based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character.

The zone-read option offense that Ohio State has developed over the past few weeks suits quarterback Terrelle Pryor just fine.

Even as a first-round draft pick, the 14th player selected in the NFL draft this spring, New Orleans Saints cornerback Malcolm Jenkins knew there would be some ups and downs in making the transition to the pro ranks.

Ohio State's Kurt Coleman is one of the best safeties in the Big Ten Conference, but it's often been difficult for him to gain notoriety during his four seasons with the Buckeyes.

Ohio State beat Michigan for the fifth straight time, capturing the Big Ten title.

Last season, when Ohio State and Penn State tied for the Big Ten title, the Nittany Lions dominated the All-Big Ten team , seeing 10 players named first-team all-conference while the Buckeyes had three - cornerback Malcolm Jenkins , offensive tackle Alex Boone and linebacker James Laurinaitis .

Ohio State Running back Chris "Beanie" Wells dominated the game, setting school records for both carries and yards, bettering the likes of Archie Griffin and Eddie George.

Bobby Carpenter, LB, Dallas : Had three tackles, an assist and a sack in a 17-7 loss to Green Bay.

In his four years at USC, Taylor Mays has picked up plenty of superlatives. On Wednesday, the senior safety made the cut for two awards that would further add to his resume.

The Jim Thorpe Award Screening Committee has announced 12 semi-finalists for the award given annually to the nationa s best college defensive back.

JASON ADJEPONG Defensive Line Carteret, Class of 2006 Highlights: A two-time All-Area player, he had 18 tackles behind the line of scrimmage as a junior, and added nine sacks and four fumble recoveries.

Wisconsin came in ranked second in the Big Ten in sacks, led by league leader O'Brien Schofield.

Wisconsin sophomore John Clay was the Big Ten's top running back coming into Saturday's showdown with No.

9 Ohio State. Kurt Coleman and Jermale Hines returned interceptions for touchdowns and Ray Small brought a kickoff back 96 yards on Saturday to lead the Buckeyes past Wisconsin 31-13, dealing the self-destructive Badgers their first loss of the season.

If Terrelle Pryor has flashbacks during a close game on Saturday at Ohio Stadium, Buckeye fans will know why.

It's safe to say that Indiana and Ohio State head into Saturday night's clash with completely different mindsets.

When 13 years later you remember and regret the shutouts that should have been as much as the ones that happened, you were part of a great defense.

Several playoff-bound MLB teams wish they could match what Ohio State is doing: String together shutouts.