JACKSON- Millsaps Majors' running back Mike Barthelemy has been named one of the 10 finalists for the C-Spire Conerly Trophy.
The junior rushed for 1,386 yards and a school record 21 touchdowns this year, leading the Majors to a 9-1 record and their second straight SAA title.
The Conerly, aka the Mississippi Heisman, goes to the best player at a Mississippi four-year college. Barthelemy hopes to join Juan Joseph, the lone Major to win the award when he won in 2008.
This season, fans will account for 10 percent of the voting total. Fans can vote via Facebook, Twitter and text and complete rules are available through C-Spire. Voting will open on the 26th at 8am and run to December 2nd at 8am.
The Conerly Trophy ceremony will be held December 3rd at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in Jackson.
For complete coverage of the Conerly award, please visit the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.