Posted on Tue, Aug 9, 2011 : 2:25 p.m.
Michigan senior Ryan Van Bergen on Hendricks Award watch list
By AnnArbor.com Staff
Ryan Van Bergen
Michigan football senior Ryan Van Bergen is one of 35 players on the preseason watch list for the Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award.
Van Bergen, who had 37 tackles, four sacks and one pass breakup in 2010, is one of six Big Ten players on the list. The others are Broderick Binns of Iowa; Vince Browne of Northwestern; Jack Crawford of Penn State; Cameron Meredith of Nebraska and Nathan Williams of Ohio State.
Comments
Wally the Wolverine
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 : 4:12 p.m.
Let me first say that RVB is a quality kid and I wish him all the success in the world. That said, our defense was absolutely atrocious over the last several years (ranked well outside the top 100). How can anyone on the D qualify for the watch list of any award?
heartbreakM
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 : 2:24 a.m.
Those guys on the front line have been through a LOT with 2 coaching changes, losing, etc. They have done nothing but represent the best of Michigan attitude, played at a consistently high level, and kept a good face, no matter who the coach was. I wish them all the best of success and hope that awards will pour in!!
81wolverine
Tue, Aug 9, 2011 : 7:22 p.m.
Good for RVB! I hope he has a great final season. Ryan is kind of lunch-pail type of DE who isn't flashy, but is in there working hard every game. He's been relatively injury-free too which is worth a lot. Hopefully his and Mike Martin's experience will be a big boost for the younger guys.