Lemon a Finalist for Rudy Award

12/14/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football

Dec. 14, 2010

RALEIGH, N.C. -

NC State defensive end Michael Lemon is one of three finalists for the 2010 Rudy Award.

The winner will be announced, and all three finalists – Lemon, Alex Henery (Nebraska) and Mark Herzlich (Boston College) - will all be honored in a ceremony in Dallas, Texas, on Jan. 11.

The Rudy Award is given annually to a student-athlete that gave `something extra' to the team.

Lemon's remarkable story of perseverance is well known by all members of the NC State community.

"He's been a joy to work with," said NC State head football coach Tom O'Brien. “He's been a joy to have around our football team."