Olajubutu semifinalist for Butkus Award

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Arkansas&#39; Sam Olajubutu is one of 10 semifinalists for the Butkus Award, given annually to the nation&#39;s best linebacker.<br> <br> Olajubutu, a second-team All-SEC player last year as a junior, has 69 tackles this season. He&#39;s one of four Southeastern Conference players among the Butkus semifinalists, who were announced Thursday by The Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando, Inc.<br> <br> ``He is playing at an all-time high level,&#39;&#39; coach Houston Nutt said. ``He is a total team player. He just continues to get better and better. He certainly deserves his place among the very best linebackers in the nation.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> The three Butkus Award semifinalists will be announced Nov. 9, and the winner will be announced Dec. 9 in Orlando, Fla.

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