FOOTBALL
ASU's Adams, Rice named award semifinalists
Arkansas State University senior wide receiver Jonathan Adams Jr. was named Monday as one of 11 semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award, while senior linebacker Justin Rice was announced as one of 18 semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award.
The Biletnikoff Award is presented annually to the outstanding FBS receiver. The Bednarik award is given each year to the nation's outstanding defensive player of the year
Adams, a Jonesboro native, currently ranks third in the nation in total receptions (79), receiving yards (1,111) and receiving touchdowns (12). His 7.