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Solon's Steve Greer Nominated For College Football Defensive Player Award
Steve Greer, a Solon graduate who is a linebacker for the University of Virginia, is on the watch list for the 2012 Lott IMPACT Trophy, which honors the college football's top defensive player.
One-time Steve Greer is still flying high.
The standout linebacker for the University of Virginia, Greer has been added to the watch list for the 2012 Lott IMPACT trophy, which honors the best defensive player in the country.
Only 42 players in the country are named to the watch list. The award is named for Ronnie Lott, the Hall of Fame safety.
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Greer is a two-time captain of the Cavaliers and two-time All-ACC selection. Last season he led the team with 103 tackles.
Greer was named ACC Linebacker of the Week following his two-sack performance at then-No. 23 Florida State and led UVa in tackles in 8-of-12 games. Greer started all 12 regular season games before missing the Chick-fil-A Bowl with an injury.
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