September 3, 2003
GREENVILLE, SC -- Furman junior Clint Dempsey is one of 30 men's soccer players from across the nation who have been named to the Hermann Trophy "Watch List" by the Missouri Athletic Club. The M.A.C.'s Hermann Trophy is college soccer¹s version of the Heisman Trophy and represents the highest level of individual achievement in the sport.
Dempsey, a native of Dallas, Texas, is a member of the U.S. U-20 National team and 2002 second team All-American selection. The Paladin midfielder, a first team all-league pick a year ago, tallied six goals and six assists in helping Furman to a 19-3-1 record and NCAA tournament round of 16 appearance last season.
"It's a really big honor for Clint to be mentioned among the top players in the country," said Furman head coach Doug Allison. "He is a talented player who is a big part of our success as a team."
A nominating committee consisting of conference representatives from each Division I conference for men and women will select a final ballot of the top 15 male and female candidates for the Hermann Trophy in early November. The winners of the award are selected through voting by Division I collegiate coaches who are members of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. The winners will be announced at a news conference in conjunction with the NCAA Men's College Cup in Columbus, Ohio, in December. The trophy will be presented to the men's and women's winner at a banquet on Friday, Jan. 9, at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis.
Former Furman standout John Barry Nusum was one of three finalist for the Hermann Trophy in 2001 after leading Furman to a 17-5-0 record and NCAA tournament berth.
Dempsey and the Paladins return to action Friday when they host South Florida at 7:30 p.m. in the first round of the Diadora/Spinx Furman Invitational.