The little known Brandon Burlsworth Trophy is a new award given annually to the nation's best college football player that began his career as a walk-on. The list of nominees has now been released and the Big East has three players nominated for the award. Connecticut quarterback Johnny McEntee, Pittsburgh defensive tackle Chas Alecxih, and South Florida offensive lineman Chaz Hine were all nominated for the Trophy that will be awarded December 9th in Arkansas.