WholeHogSports · Jan 4, 2021
Pitt's Morrissey wins Burlsworth Trophy
Pittsburgh offensive lineman Jimmy Morrissey (67) plays against Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)FAYETTEVILLE — Pittsburgh center Jimmy Morrissey won the Burlsworth Trophy on Monday as the best college football player who began his career as a walk-on.
Morrissey won the award over two other finalists, receiver Dax Milne of BYU and linebacker Grant Morgan of Arkansas. The award winner was announced near the conclusion of a 56-minute virtual presentation.
Morrissey was a second-team All-SEC selection this season. He has started 47 games in his four-year career at Pitt.