C Spire Conerly Trophy nominations have been announced for the 2023 football season

The C-spire Conerly Trophy nominations for the 2023 football season have officially been announced.

One player from the 10 four-year institutions who play football are chosen from their squad as their most outstanding player. 

This year’s nominees are:

• Alcorn State University – Aaron Allen (quarterback)
• Belhaven University – Kolbe Blunt – (running back)
• Delta State University – Patrick Shegog – (quarterback)
• Jackson State University – Irv Mulligan – (running back)
• Millsaps College – Ethan Klapatch – (punter)
• Mississippi College – Marcus Williams – (running back)
• Mississippi State University – Nathaniel “Bookie” Watson – (linebacker)
• Mississippi Valley State University – Rondey Luckett – (center – offensive line)
• University of Mississippi – Quinshon Judkins – (running back)
• University of Southern Mississippi – Frank Gore, Jr. – (running back)

The trophy is named for Charlie Conerly, a former Ole Miss and NFL great and a Mississippi Sports Hall of Famer. News media and NFL scouts will vote for the best candidate and will announce the winner on Tuesday, November 28th.