Derrick Doggett Named to Nagurski Watch List - Oregon State University Athletics

Oregon State University senior linebacker is one of 49 players on the 2007 Bronko Nagurski Watch List, the Football Writers Association has announced The Nagurski Award is presented to the nation’s top defensive player.

Doggett, a 6-3 215-pound native of San Diego, is a two-time Pac-10 Conference Second Team selection. He has started 19 games and has accounted for 87 tackles and four interceptions for his career. Two of his three interceptions last season were returned for touchdowns, including a 34-yard score in the win over Oregon.

The Nagurski Award banquet is Mon., Dec. 3 at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, NC. The recipient will be announced at the 2007 ESPN College Football Awards Show in Orlando in December.

Season tickets for the 2007 season are available for purchase at anytime by clicking or calling 1-800-GO-Beavs. Season tickets are selling at a brisk pace, but several options are available, including in the amenity filled Club Level.

The Beavers open the season Thurs., Aug. 30 against the Utah Utes at Reser Stadium in a game televised live by FSN NW at 7 p.m. Both the Utes and Beavers are coming off very successful seasons in which both teams won bowl games.