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Simone Earns Burlsworth Trophy Semifinalist Recognition

TEMPE, Ariz. – Sun Devil Football redshirt senior safety Jordan Simone has been named a semifinalist for the 2015 Burlsworth Trophy, given to the most outstanding collegiate football student-athlete who began his career as a walk-on.

A walk-on is defined as a student-athlete who began his first season of participation with a Division I (FBS) football program without financial aid of any kind from his university’s athletic department.

Fans are encouraged to vote, and can vote once per day at http://burlsworthtrophy.com/. Voting ends on Sunday, Nov. 22, at midnight.

Simone earned a scholarship from Coach Graham on Aug.