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Louisiana DB named semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award

University of Louisiana defensive back Brent Gordon Jr. has been named a semifinalist for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, one of 15 players selected for the honor. The award recognizes the nation's top defensive back in college football.

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