"I prayed that I could get up every time Butkus hit me." The 6-foot-3, 245-pounder also had, as they say, a nose for the ball. He set a team record by recovering six opponents' fumbles as a rookie.

Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images In 2024, the Butkus Award winner put up career numbers with the Bulldogs. He finished with 60 total tackles ...

He hit the 100-tackle mark during Oklahoma's ... The winner of the 2024 Butkus Award will be named Dec. 10, with a celebration planned for Feb. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium at the University ...

ChicagoBears.com documents the organization's tribute to Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus during the team's Week 6 game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Hall of Fame linebacker Dick ...