Westerman for Hendricks

Congratulations to RU defensive lineman Jamaal Westerman on being named to the watch list for the Hendricks Award. Named for former University of Miami and Oakland Raider Defensive End Ted Hendricks, the award is given to the best collegiate DE in the nation. Hopefully, with Schiano's aggressive blitzing defense, Jamaal will put up the kind of numbers that will put the trophy on his shelf. Fear the Stork!

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