HOUSTON – The second annual Ben L. Cavil, Sr. "Big Ben" Award Presented by Pure Sports finalist has been released. Texas Southern place kicker Eric Medina has been selected as one of seven finalist for the award.
The Ben L. Cavil, Sr. "Big Ben" Award Presented by Pure Sports, announced in 2016 by the THGSBA, Inc. recognizes the top player in HBCU football that also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Ben L. Cavil, Sr.: determination, diligence, integrity, performance, familial, teamwork, fraternal, and community engagement.
In addition, the nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria: a football player attending an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the State of Texas of Texas or was born and/or played high school football in the state of Texas and/or played at a Texas-based junior college and continued their career playing for an HBCU.
The Finalist were selected by members of the media, fans, and the Cavil family Award Selection Committee. The finalists will be brought to Houston for The Ben L. Cavil, Sr. "Big Ben" Award Presented by Pure Sports Banquet.
The 2016 Big Ben Award Finalist
1. Ty Gatson – OL – Parker, Texas – North Carolina Central University – Senior
2. Sean Jones – DB – Dallas, Texas – Texas Southern University – Sophomore
3. Devante Kincade – QB – Dallas, Texas – Grambling State University - Junior
4. Eric Medina – K - La Porte, Texas – Texas Southern University – Senior
5. Terrance Singleton – DB – Port Arthur, Texas – Prairie View A&M University - Senior
6. Cornelius Henderson – DL – Duncanville, Texas – Jackson State University – Senior
7. DeVohn Reed – DL – Houston, Texas – Prairie View A&M University – Senior
Courtesy: TSU Athletics
The Ben L. Cavil, Sr. "Big Ben" Award Presented by Pure Sports, announced in 2016 by the THGSBA, Inc. recognizes the top player in HBCU football that also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Ben L. Cavil, Sr.: determination, diligence, integrity, performance, familial, teamwork, fraternal, and community engagement.
In addition, the nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria: a football player attending an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the State of Texas of Texas or was born and/or played high school football in the state of Texas and/or played at a Texas-based junior college and continued their career playing for an HBCU.
The Finalist were selected by members of the media, fans, and the Cavil family Award Selection Committee. The finalists will be brought to Houston for The Ben L. Cavil, Sr. "Big Ben" Award Presented by Pure Sports Banquet.
The 2016 Big Ben Award Finalist
1. Ty Gatson – OL – Parker, Texas – North Carolina Central University – Senior
2. Sean Jones – DB – Dallas, Texas – Texas Southern University – Sophomore
3. Devante Kincade – QB – Dallas, Texas – Grambling State University - Junior
4. Eric Medina – K - La Porte, Texas – Texas Southern University – Senior
5. Terrance Singleton – DB – Port Arthur, Texas – Prairie View A&M University - Senior
6. Cornelius Henderson – DL – Duncanville, Texas – Jackson State University – Senior
7. DeVohn Reed – DL – Houston, Texas – Prairie View A&M University – Senior
Courtesy: TSU Athletics