Dec. 9, 2004

ATHENS, Ga. --- Georgia defensive end David Pollack garnered his second major award in as many nights on Thursday as he was named the winner of the Chuck Bednarik Trophy as the nation's top defensive player.

On Wednesday, Pollack was named the winner of the Lombardi Award as the country's top lineman. He is the first Bulldog to win either award.

Also on Thursday, Pollack and junior safety Thomas Davis were named to the Walter Camp Football Foundation All-America Team. Offensive lineman Max Jean-Gilles earned Second-Team honors from Walter Camp.

Pollack, a senior from Snellville, had 48 tackles, including 9.5 sacks and 14.5 tackles for a loss, during the regular season. With 33 sacks, he is Georgia's all-time leader and he can add to his total in the Outback Bowl. Earlier, Pollack was chosen All-America by the AFCA, The Sporting News and SI.com as well as SEC Defensive Player of the Year.

Davis, a junior safety from Shellman, is Georgia's tackles leader with 73, despite missing half of the Florida game and all of the Kentucky game due to an injury. His average of 7.3 stops per game ranks third in the Southeastern Conference. Davis also has recorded four quarterback pressures, three pass breakups, two caused fumbles and one interception. Davis earlier was named to the AFCA, The Sporting News and SI.com Al-America teams as well as the All-SEC squads by The Associated Press and the league coaches.

Jean-Gilles, a junior from Miami, earlier was chosen for the All-SEC Team for the second year in a row. The 6-4, 341-pounder made a smooth transition from tackle to guard this season, and he anchors an offensive line that has paved the way for 28.3 points and 399.5 total yards per game.