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Wells Named as Piesman Trophy Candidate

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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – UNI sophomore defensive lineman Brawntae Wells has been named a Piesman Trophy Award Candidate by national sports website SBNation.

You read that right. Piesman.

The award, which was created during the 2015 season, honors the top play by an offensive or defensive lineman "who do un-lineman-like things."

"More specifically, it's an award for the most impressive play in which an offensive or defensive linemen runs with, throws, or catches the ball. Any lineman from any level of college football is eligible for this honor," the Piesman website says.