Amba Etta-Tawo Named Biletnikoff Award Semifinalist
11/14/2016 10:38:00 AM | Football
Orange star leads all Power-Five receivers with 79 catches
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Orange redshirt senior wide receiver Amba Etta-Tawo was named one of the 10 semifinalists for the 2016 Biletnikoff Award by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation on Monday, Nov. 14. The award is named after legendary Florida State and Oakland Raiders star Fred Biletnikoff and is presented to the season's outstanding receiver.
Monday's announcement comes on the heels of Etta-Tawo earning an invitation last week to the Reese's Senior Bowl, the most prestigious college football all-star game for outgoing seniors.
Etta-Tawo leads the Atlantic Coast Conference and ranks in the top 10 nationally in receiving yards (1,246), receiving yards per game (124.6) and receptions per contest (7.9). He is second in the league with eight TD receptions. His 79 catches this season are tied for fifth in the country and are the most among Power-Five receivers.
The Powder Springs, Ga. native recently became the owner of Syracuse's two most prestigious single-season receiving records – most catches and most yards. He surpassed Marvin Harrison's 1995 yardage record (1,131) and Alec Lemon's single-season catch standard (72) at Clemson on Nov. 5.
Â
The three finalists for this year's Biletnikoff Award will be announced on Monday, Nov. 21. The winner will be crowned live during The Home Depot College Football Awards Show from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8. College Football Hall of Famer and Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard will present the award to this year's winner.
Â
Fan balloting plays a role in determining this year's finalists and the winner. The winner of the online fan vote will have one official vote added to their total. To vote, visit www.biletnikoffaward.com/fan-vote. Voting is limited to one vote per person, per day.
Â
For more on the Biletnikoff Award, visit www.biletnikoffaward.com. To learn more about Etta-Tawo and his achievements, log on to www.cuse.com/amba.
Â
2016 Biletnikoff Award Semifinalists
Austin Carr, Northwestern
Corey Davis, Western Michigan
Amba Etta-Tawo, Syracuse
Carlos Henderson, Louisiana Tech
Zay Jones, East Carolina
John Ross, Washington
Taywan Taylor, Western Kentucky
Trent Taylor, Louisiana Tech
James Washington, Oklahoma State
Dede Westbrook, Oklahoma
Â
For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange& Syracuse Football), Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and watch exclusive video content on Cuse TV.
Â
Monday's announcement comes on the heels of Etta-Tawo earning an invitation last week to the Reese's Senior Bowl, the most prestigious college football all-star game for outgoing seniors.
Etta-Tawo leads the Atlantic Coast Conference and ranks in the top 10 nationally in receiving yards (1,246), receiving yards per game (124.6) and receptions per contest (7.9). He is second in the league with eight TD receptions. His 79 catches this season are tied for fifth in the country and are the most among Power-Five receivers.
The Powder Springs, Ga. native recently became the owner of Syracuse's two most prestigious single-season receiving records – most catches and most yards. He surpassed Marvin Harrison's 1995 yardage record (1,131) and Alec Lemon's single-season catch standard (72) at Clemson on Nov. 5.
Â
The three finalists for this year's Biletnikoff Award will be announced on Monday, Nov. 21. The winner will be crowned live during The Home Depot College Football Awards Show from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8. College Football Hall of Famer and Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard will present the award to this year's winner.
Â
Fan balloting plays a role in determining this year's finalists and the winner. The winner of the online fan vote will have one official vote added to their total. To vote, visit www.biletnikoffaward.com/fan-vote. Voting is limited to one vote per person, per day.
Â
For more on the Biletnikoff Award, visit www.biletnikoffaward.com. To learn more about Etta-Tawo and his achievements, log on to www.cuse.com/amba.
Â
2016 Biletnikoff Award Semifinalists
Austin Carr, Northwestern
Corey Davis, Western Michigan
Amba Etta-Tawo, Syracuse
Carlos Henderson, Louisiana Tech
Zay Jones, East Carolina
John Ross, Washington
Taywan Taylor, Western Kentucky
Trent Taylor, Louisiana Tech
James Washington, Oklahoma State
Dede Westbrook, Oklahoma
Â
For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange& Syracuse Football), Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and watch exclusive video content on Cuse TV.
Â
Players Mentioned
WR
/ FootballBuilt in the 315 | Episode 1: The Foundation
Friday, March 06
Built in the 315 | Episode 1
Friday, March 06
John Wildhack Interview
Wednesday, February 11
Calvin Russell Interview
Tuesday, January 13
