USF's Moffitt is Nagurski National Player of the Week

DALLAS (FWAA) - South Florida linebacker Ben Moffitt has been named the FWAA/Bronko Nagurski Defensive Player of the Week for games the weekend of Sept. 29.

Moffitt, a 6-2, 245-pound senior from Bushnell, Fla., had eight tackles (seven unassisted) and made two interceptions in unbeaten South Florida's 21-13 upset of West Virginia. He returned one of the interceptions 28 yards for a touchdown. Two of Moffitt's tackles were for losses. Moffitt added a pass breakup.

Earlier this season, Moffitt's teammate, USF free safety Nate Allen, won this award for his performance in the Bulls' 26-23 overtime victory over Auburn.

Moffitt already is on the 2007 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List. The Bronko Nagurski Trophy will be presented to the best defensive player in college football on Dec. 3 by the FWAA and the Charlotte Touchdown Club at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, N.C.

Each week during the 2007 season the FWAA All- America Committee will select a national defensive player of the week from nominations made by the 11 Division I Bowl Subdivision Conferences and major independents.

Last season Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis won the coveted Bronko Nagurski Trophy during the 12th season the FWAA has named a Defensive Player of the Year.