Moffitt misses semifinal cut for Lott Trophy

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

USF senior linebacker Ben Moffitt is not among eight semifinalists for the Lott Trophy, given to the nation's top defensive player for his performance on and off the field.

Moffitt, a four-year starter who was among 17 quarterfinalists, didn't make the cut announced Monday. He ranks among the nation's top linebackers with 12 tackles for loss and three interceptions and is second on the Bulls with 81 total tackles. He's just as known as being a married father of two who makes an hourlong daily commute to be with his family.

The eight semifinalists for the Lott Trophy are LSU's Glenn Dorsey, Ohio State's James Laurinaitis, Virginia's Chris Long, Illinois' J Leman, Kentucky's Wesley Woodyard, Arizona's Antoine Cason, Colorado's Jordan Dizon and Southern Cal's Sedrick Ellis.

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