Pollack repeats as Hendricks Award winner

ATHENS - Georgia defensive end David Pollack was named a repeat winner Monday of the Ted Hendricks Award, given to the nation's top defensive end.

Pollack, named to The Associated Press All-America team last week, also has won the Lombardi Award as the nation's top college lineman and the Bednarik Trophy and Lott Trophy, each given to the nation's top defensive player.

Pollack also was named the Southeastern Conference's Defensive Player of the Year by The Associated Press.

The Hendricks Award recognizes on-field performance, leadership and contributions to school and community.

Pollack had 48 tackles and led the SEC with 9 1/2 sacks for No. 8 Georgia this season. He will lead the Bulldogs (9-2) against No. 16 Wisconsin (9-2) in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1.

The Hendricks Award is named for former Oakland Raiders standout defensive end Ted Hendricks.

``Dave is an outstanding player with a lot of football left in his career,'' Hendricks said. ``He is relentless in pursuit of the ball and has an aggressive playing style. If I were to choose a player today to have on my team, it would be David Pollack.''