BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein is one of 20 semifinalists for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award. The award is presented annually to the FBS college football player who demonstrates a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field.
Hassanein is a captain for the Broncos and started all six games at defensive end. He has 6.5 sacks, ranking second in the Mountain West and eighth in the FBS. His average of 1.08 sacks per game is sixth in the nation. The senior leads a Bronco pass rush that leads the country in sacks, totaling 29…