Love, Bernard Awarded Practice Players Of The Week Honors At Senior Bowl

Jan 24, 2020, 3:23 PM | Updated: Aug 13, 2024, 4:12 pm

Utah Utes linebacker Francis Bernard (13) celebrates after tackling Colorado Buffaloes running back Alex Fontenot (8) for a loss during the second half of a NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Colter Peterson, Deseret News)

(Colter Peterson, Deseret News)

BY TOM HACKETT. KSL SPORTS

KSL Sports

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Utah State quarterback Jordan Love and University of Utah linebacker Francis Bernard have been awarded Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week honors respectively following the final practice ahead of the 2020 Senior Bowl.

2020 @seniorbowl North Squad Offensive Practice Players of the Week (voted on by the position group they competed against in practice)

QB: Jordan Love, Utah St.
RB: Joshua Kelley, UCLA
WR: K.J. Hill, Ohio St.
TE: Brycen Hopkins, Purdue
OL: Josh Jones, Houston pic.twitter.com/PxcdxwsL03

— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) January 24, 2020

2020 @seniorbowl North Squad Defensive Practice Players of the Week (voted on by the position group they competed against in practice)

DL: Davon Hamilton, Ohio State
LB: Francis Bernard, Utah
DB: Jalen Elliott, Notre Dane
ST: Tyler Bass, Georgia State

— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) January 24, 2020

The award is voted on by the position group they compete against in practice. A prestigious award all things considered.

Both Love and Bernard will compete on the North team as they prepare to take on the South team with kick-off scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on NFL Network.

Utah LB Francis Bernard impressed all season long for the Utes. In a league that's getting faster, your linebackers better be able to cover. Bernard handles coverage responsibilities exceptionally well. pic.twitter.com/l64gFY65Yb

— Gavino Borquez (@GavinoBorquez) January 23, 2020

Jordan Love to Denzel Mims down the sideline. Baylor’s Denzel Mims stock is going way up. pic.twitter.com/pGK3Y8TkJS

— Connor Livesay (@ConnorNFLDraft) January 22, 2020

Love and Bernard are joined by fellow in-state athletes Terrell Burgess, Bradlee Anae, and Leki Fotu to participate at the Senior Bowl.

All players from the state of Utah have seemingly impressed NFL scouts this week in Mobile, Alabama, including Bradlee Anae who will need to prove to NFL scouts, coaches, and general managers that his speed and explosiveness off the line of scrimmage is worth its weight in gold.

Bradley Anae had a very good day two. He showed off his pass rush arsenal.

Chop
Cross chop
Push-pull to chop
Stab-chop rip
Speed to power pic.twitter.com/2eSqODkh43

— Cover 1 (@Cover1) January 23, 2020

As former Utah State quarterback Jordan Love and University of Utah linebacker Francis Bernard receive accolades for their performances leading up to the Senior Bowl, the importance of preparation and mental resilience in sports is highlighted. This is especially relevant for athletes facing high-pressure situations, much like students preparing for competitive exams. For instance, many students experience significant stress during pre-university entrance exams, and understanding how to manage that tension is crucial for success. Just as Love and Bernard are honing their skills for the upcoming game, students must also develop strategies to navigate the pressures of their academic journeys effectively.

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