![]() ![]() ![]() What do you like most about playing in the Big Ten? "I love playing at this level against big-time programs like Michigan, Ohio State and Notre Dame. ![]() I'm trying to stay humble and just go out and take care of business on the field." Just because I'm on that list doesn't mean I'm going to come out and perform well. ![]() On the other hand, I still have to come out and perform. How do you feel about being named to the Butkus Award watch list? "It's a real honor because not a lot of players get on that list. Being front and center in the huddle, everyone expects me to be a leader." Coaches and teammates see me as one of the leaders on the team. What is your leadership role on the team? "Since I am a one of the older guys on defense, I have to step up and be a vocal leader. Hall took time to speak with after Tuesday's practice. Hall has recently been named to the Butkus Award watch list with 64 other linebackers as the nation's best linebacker. He also topped the team with two interceptions, and he received the team's Pit Bull Award for intensity and the Hammer Award for the most outstanding hitter last spring. Hall is a key piece to the Boilermaker defense after recording the second-most tackles on the team last season with 92, including six for loss. Linebacker George Hall will help lead a defense returning all 11 starters from a year ago. ![]()
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