Ed Oliver Named 2016 Bill Willis Award Winner

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Ed Oliver Named 2016 Bill Willis Award Winner
Houston native is first freshman to win the honor presented to the nation’s top defensive lineman.
http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120616aaa.html

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Named for the late Hall of Fame legend Bill Willis–who broke the color barrier for all African-Americans in both college (Ohio State) and professional football (Cleveland Browns)–the award is presented annually to college football’s top defensive lineman.

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Huge congratulation to Ed!!!

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Awesome! It’s the first of many awards coming to #10.

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Not the top freshman lineman but the top OVERALL lineman. Great year, Ed!

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What a phenomenal accomplishment, Ed! Way to go!

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Pretty incredible list of past winners. ~2/3 First round picks, several that will likely be NFL HOFers.

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