LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - West Chester University senior DE
Andrew Cohen (Holland, Pa./Council Rock South) was named a finalist for the 2015 Cliff Harris Award, handed out to the top defensive player in Division II, III, NAIA and junior college.
Cohen, who was also a national finalist for the Gene Upshaw Award, which is handed out to the top lineman (offensive or defensive) in Division II, finished up a stellar college career this past fall by breaking the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) all-time record for sacks. He registered 13.5 sacks this season, leading the PSAC in that category, along with leading the league in tackles for a loss (20).
Cohen, who was also named the PSAC Eastern Division defensive player of the year and was a D2CCA All-Super Region 1 first team selection, broke the conference record for career sacks with 33.5. His 13.5 sacks this past fall ranked fifth nationally. His 20 tackles for a loss ranked 17th nationally as well. He is a three-time All-PSAC East selection and a two-time first team pick.
