Eastern Michigan Athletics
Ramirez Representing EMU on Bednarik Award Watch list
8/1/2022 10:00:00 AM | Football
The award is given annually to the most outstanding defensive player in college football
SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University senior defensive lineman Jose Ramirez (Lake Alfred, Fla.-Auburndale-Arizona-Riverside City) has been named to the 2022 Bednarik Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday, Aug. 1. Since 1994, the Bednarik Award has been presented to the college defensive player of the year in honor of Chuck "Concrete Charlie" Bednarik, an all-american at the University of Pennsylvania.
Ramirez is the first EMU player to receive the preseason accolade since 2019, when Kevin McGill was tabbed with the honor. Overall, he is one of five Mid-American Conference receivers named to the 90-man list.
Selected Preseason First Team All-MAC by both Athlon Sports and Phil Steele in 2022, Ramirez dominated on the defensive line last season. He ranked 10th in the MAC with 6.5 sacks, a career-best mark for the Lake Alfred, Fla. native. Ramirez was third on the team with 63 tackles (32 solo, 31 assisted) in 2021, and led the team with 12.0 tackles for loss. Ramirez also forced a team-leading three fumbles this season.
As a unit, EMU forced 16 turnovers in 2021, and scored points off of 14 (10 touchdowns, 4 field goals) of those opportunities. EMU scored 82 points off those turnovers, three as a direct result of the play, and 11 times in its subsequent offensive possession.
The Maxwell Football Club has once again partnered with Pro Football Focus (PFF), XOS and Phil Steele Publications as selection committee partners. PFF provides detailed metrics and performance-based assessments to selection committee staff, and several senior PFF analysts are members of our selection committee. Phil Steele's College Football Preview is generally recognized as the most complete preseason magazine. XOS provides the Maxwell Club selection committee with access to game footage from all FBS colleges.
Semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award will be announced Nov. 1, while the three finalists for the Bednarik Award will be unveiled Nov. 22. The winners of the 28th Bednarik Award will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show held Dec. 8. The formal presentations of the award will be made at the 86th Maxwell Football Club Awards Gala live from Atlantic City, N.J. on March 10, 2023.
Season tickets are on sale in anticipation for the fall, as fans will have the opportunity to pick their seat inside the stadium. The "fan-friendly" 2022 schedule features six home games, five will be played before the month of October concludes. Furthermore, Eastern will defend the gray turf for four-of-six games between Sept. 24 and Oct. 29.
Eastern Michigan continues to offer the Ultimate Fan Season Ticket Plan for just $144. This package includes a wide chairback with armrests on the 50-yard line along with VIP season parking. Chairback Season Tickets are $108 and include a chairback in Reserved Sections 104-109.
Reserved season tickets are just $99 (Reserved Sections 104-109), while General Admission season tickets are $75 (Sections 110-114 and the visiting side).
Tickets are on sale at EMUEagles.com/tickets, by calling 734.487.3669 or by visiting the EMU Ticket Office.
Complete Candidate List
Vince Sanford, Air Force
Will Anderson, Alabama
Jordan Battle, Alabama
Henry To'o To'o, Alabama
Steven Jones, Appalachian State
Bumper Pool, Arkansas
Jalen Catalon, Arkansas
Andre Carter, Army
Colby Wooden, Auburn
Derick Hall, Auburn
Siaki Ika, Baylor
Scott Matlock, Boise State
Josh DeBerry, Boston College
Darren Anders, Bowling Green
James Patterson, Buffalo
Keenan Pili, BYU
Deshawn Pace, Cincinnati
Myles Murphy, Clemson
Bryan Bresee, Clemson
Trenton Simpson, Clemson
Josaiah Stewart, Coastal Carolina
Dequan Jackson, Colorado State
Shaka Heyward, Duke
Jose Ramirez, Eastern Michigan
Brenton Cox, Florida
Jammie Robinson, Florida State
Evan Williams, Fresno State
Jalen Carter, Georgia
Nolan Smith, Georgia
Kelee Ringo, Georgia
Gervarrius Owens, Houston
Tiawan Mullen, Indiana
Riley Moss, Iowa
Jack Campbell, Iowa
Will McDonald, Iowa State
Kenny Logan, Kansas
Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas State
Yasir Abdullah, Louisville
BJ Ojulari, LSU
Abraham Beauplan, Marshall
Quindell Johnson, Memphis
James Williams, Miami
Mazi Smith, Michigan
Xavier Henderson, Michigan State
Jordan Ferguson, Middle Tennessee
Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State
Isaiah McGuire, Missouri
Drake Thomas, NC State
Payton Wilson, NC State
Luke Reimer, Nebraska
Dom Peterson, Nevada
Chris Ojoh, New Mexico State
Myles Murphy, North Carolina
KD Davis, North Texas
CJ Brown, Northern Illinois
Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame
Brandon Joseph, Notre Dame
Zach Harrison, Ohio State
Ronnie Hickman, Ohio State
Jalen Redmond, Oklahoma
Collin Oliver, Oklahoma State
Noah Sewell, Oregon
Omar Speights, Oregon State
Ji'Ayir Brown, Penn State
Joey Porter, Penn State
Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh
Habakkuk Baldonado, Pittsburgh
Patrick McMorris, San Diego State
Viliami Fehoko, San Jose State
Darrell Luter, South Alabama
Cam Smith, South Carolina
Kyu Blu, Kelly, Stanford
Mikel Jones, Syracuse
Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU
DeMarvion Overshown, Texas
Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M
Jordan Revels, Texas State
Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech
Jamal Hines, Toledo
Carlton Martial, Troy
Tuli Tuipulotu, USC
Clark Phillips, Utah
Praise Amaewhule, UTEP
Rashad Wisdom, UTSA
Anfernee Orji, Vanderbilt
Nick Jackson, Virginia
Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington
Ron Stone, Washington State
Dante Stills, West Virginia
Nick Herbig, Wisconsin
Ramirez is the first EMU player to receive the preseason accolade since 2019, when Kevin McGill was tabbed with the honor. Overall, he is one of five Mid-American Conference receivers named to the 90-man list.
Selected Preseason First Team All-MAC by both Athlon Sports and Phil Steele in 2022, Ramirez dominated on the defensive line last season. He ranked 10th in the MAC with 6.5 sacks, a career-best mark for the Lake Alfred, Fla. native. Ramirez was third on the team with 63 tackles (32 solo, 31 assisted) in 2021, and led the team with 12.0 tackles for loss. Ramirez also forced a team-leading three fumbles this season.
As a unit, EMU forced 16 turnovers in 2021, and scored points off of 14 (10 touchdowns, 4 field goals) of those opportunities. EMU scored 82 points off those turnovers, three as a direct result of the play, and 11 times in its subsequent offensive possession.
The Maxwell Football Club has once again partnered with Pro Football Focus (PFF), XOS and Phil Steele Publications as selection committee partners. PFF provides detailed metrics and performance-based assessments to selection committee staff, and several senior PFF analysts are members of our selection committee. Phil Steele's College Football Preview is generally recognized as the most complete preseason magazine. XOS provides the Maxwell Club selection committee with access to game footage from all FBS colleges.
Semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award will be announced Nov. 1, while the three finalists for the Bednarik Award will be unveiled Nov. 22. The winners of the 28th Bednarik Award will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show held Dec. 8. The formal presentations of the award will be made at the 86th Maxwell Football Club Awards Gala live from Atlantic City, N.J. on March 10, 2023.
Season tickets are on sale in anticipation for the fall, as fans will have the opportunity to pick their seat inside the stadium. The "fan-friendly" 2022 schedule features six home games, five will be played before the month of October concludes. Furthermore, Eastern will defend the gray turf for four-of-six games between Sept. 24 and Oct. 29.
Eastern Michigan continues to offer the Ultimate Fan Season Ticket Plan for just $144. This package includes a wide chairback with armrests on the 50-yard line along with VIP season parking. Chairback Season Tickets are $108 and include a chairback in Reserved Sections 104-109.
Reserved season tickets are just $99 (Reserved Sections 104-109), while General Admission season tickets are $75 (Sections 110-114 and the visiting side).
Tickets are on sale at EMUEagles.com/tickets, by calling 734.487.3669 or by visiting the EMU Ticket Office.
Complete Candidate List
Vince Sanford, Air Force
Will Anderson, Alabama
Jordan Battle, Alabama
Henry To'o To'o, Alabama
Steven Jones, Appalachian State
Bumper Pool, Arkansas
Jalen Catalon, Arkansas
Andre Carter, Army
Colby Wooden, Auburn
Derick Hall, Auburn
Siaki Ika, Baylor
Scott Matlock, Boise State
Josh DeBerry, Boston College
Darren Anders, Bowling Green
James Patterson, Buffalo
Keenan Pili, BYU
Deshawn Pace, Cincinnati
Myles Murphy, Clemson
Bryan Bresee, Clemson
Trenton Simpson, Clemson
Josaiah Stewart, Coastal Carolina
Dequan Jackson, Colorado State
Shaka Heyward, Duke
Jose Ramirez, Eastern Michigan
Brenton Cox, Florida
Jammie Robinson, Florida State
Evan Williams, Fresno State
Jalen Carter, Georgia
Nolan Smith, Georgia
Kelee Ringo, Georgia
Gervarrius Owens, Houston
Tiawan Mullen, Indiana
Riley Moss, Iowa
Jack Campbell, Iowa
Will McDonald, Iowa State
Kenny Logan, Kansas
Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas State
Yasir Abdullah, Louisville
BJ Ojulari, LSU
Abraham Beauplan, Marshall
Quindell Johnson, Memphis
James Williams, Miami
Mazi Smith, Michigan
Xavier Henderson, Michigan State
Jordan Ferguson, Middle Tennessee
Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State
Isaiah McGuire, Missouri
Drake Thomas, NC State
Payton Wilson, NC State
Luke Reimer, Nebraska
Dom Peterson, Nevada
Chris Ojoh, New Mexico State
Myles Murphy, North Carolina
KD Davis, North Texas
CJ Brown, Northern Illinois
Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame
Brandon Joseph, Notre Dame
Zach Harrison, Ohio State
Ronnie Hickman, Ohio State
Jalen Redmond, Oklahoma
Collin Oliver, Oklahoma State
Noah Sewell, Oregon
Omar Speights, Oregon State
Ji'Ayir Brown, Penn State
Joey Porter, Penn State
Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh
Habakkuk Baldonado, Pittsburgh
Patrick McMorris, San Diego State
Viliami Fehoko, San Jose State
Darrell Luter, South Alabama
Cam Smith, South Carolina
Kyu Blu, Kelly, Stanford
Mikel Jones, Syracuse
Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU
DeMarvion Overshown, Texas
Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M
Jordan Revels, Texas State
Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech
Jamal Hines, Toledo
Carlton Martial, Troy
Tuli Tuipulotu, USC
Clark Phillips, Utah
Praise Amaewhule, UTEP
Rashad Wisdom, UTSA
Anfernee Orji, Vanderbilt
Nick Jackson, Virginia
Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington
Ron Stone, Washington State
Dante Stills, West Virginia
Nick Herbig, Wisconsin
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