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Yohance Burnett Nominated for Capital One Orange Bowl Courage Award

DALLAS (FWAA) — The University of Tulsa's Yohance Burnett is this week's nominee for the 2021 Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award. Burnett, a linebacker, has overcome multiple season-ending ACL tears to start in all four games this season for the Golden Hurricane.

"It's been a blessing to be back out there with my family and friends, just being able to go out there and play at the highest level with my (teammates)," Burnett told the Tulsa World. "You understand how quickly this game can be taken away from you.