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Several Trojans Are Nominated for 2006 ESPYs
July 05, 2006 | USC Athletics
July 5, 2006
Several USC athletes have been nominated for 2006 ESPYs and Trojan fans can vote for them on the www.espys.tv website.
Tailback Reggie Bush, the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, is nominated for Best Male College Athlete and for Best Play (his zigzagging punt return at Washington).
Quarterback Matt Leinart, who won the Heisman in 2004, is also a Best Male College Athlete nominee, as well as a candidate for Underarmour Undeniable Performance.
Hurdler Virginia Powell, who won the NCAA outdoor and indoor high hurdles crowns the past two years, is up for Best Female College Athlete.
Former Trojan great Lisa Leslie is a nominee for Best WNBA Player.
The 2006 ESPYs will celebrate sport's top moments and best performances of the past year. Winners in 37 different categories will be determined by a popular vote and online voting runs through July 8.
The 14th annual ESPYs, hosted by Lance Armstrong, will air on ESPN from Hollywood's Kodak Theatre on July 16 at 6 p.m. Pacific (it will be taped on July 12).
