TCU center Jake Kirkpatrick was formally presented the Rimington Trophy in a Saturday night ceremony at the Rococo Theatre in Lincoln, Neb.
The Rimington Trophy, named after former University of Nebraska All-America center Dave Rimington, honors the nation's best center. In 1982, Rimington became the only player to win the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award in the same year. He also placed fifth in Heisman Trophy voting that season.
Kirkpatrick arrived in Lincoln, Neb., Friday night after spending time with TCU teammate Tejay Johnson at the Walter Camp All-America weekend in New Haven, Conn. Kirkpatrick then returned to Fort Worth in time for Sunday's Rose Bowl championship celebration in the Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.
Kirkpatrick, who set the blocking scheme on each play for the Horned Frogs, did not commit a penalty or allow a sack in his senior year.
A first-team All-American, Kirkpatrick was also the lone offensive player to be one of four finalists for the Rotary Lombardi Award.
Kirkpatrick was the anchor of an offensive line that enabled TCU to set single-season school records for touchdowns (73), points scored (541), first downs (327) and total offense (6,199 yards).
TCU ranked fourth nationally in scoring (41.6 points), 10th in rushing (247.4 yards) and 12th in total offense (476.9 yards). The Horned Frogs tied for fifth in fewest sacks allowed, surrendering just nine in 13 contests (0.7 per game)
