Atmore’s Linam Makes 1st Team Capital One Team, Nominated Academic All American

November 23, 2011

Former Atmore resident Josh Linam, senior linebacker for the University of Central Florida Knights, has received a spot on the CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-District First Team. By being voted onto the First Team, Linam will now be included on the Capital One Academic All-America ballot which will be voted upon beginning this week.

Linam is currently majoring in sports and fitness and holds a cumulative grade-point average of 3.36

Prior to his junior season, Linam was used off the bench in 24 games as he racked up 21 tackles from 2008-09. However in 2010 he broke out and started every game as middle linebacker, guiding UCF to a Conference USA title and an AutoZone Liberty Bowl victory over Georgia. Linam completed the year with 78 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, an interception and a sack.

Now as a senior in 2011, Linam has amassed 42 tackles to rank third on the team, has 6.0 tackles for loss, a pair of sacks, an interception and two forced fumbles while starting eight games.

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4 Responses to “Atmore’s Linam Makes 1st Team Capital One Team, Nominated Academic All American”

  1. Dr. Kevin R. Linam on November 28th, 2011 4:58 pm

    Senior Josh Linam earned College Football Performance Awards Honorable Mention Linebacker of the Week honors for his effort against UTEP. The Tavares, Fla., native had nine tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and an interception in the victory over the Miners, who had only 66 rushing yards in the game.

    http://collegefootballperformance.com/performers-of-the-week/2011-2/

  2. Dr. Kevin R. Linam on November 27th, 2011 12:45 pm

    Middle linebacker Josh Linam ended his UCF college football career yesterday with team win over UTEP, led all defense with 9 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 interception. Josh was a 2 year starter, played in all 49 games, 166 career tackles, 100 solo tackles, 19 TFL, 3 interceptions, 3 QB sacks, 3 FF, 2 FR, 6 pass break ups! All South District -All Academic 2 years-Nominated for All-American, 2011 Co-Captain, All Conference USA All Academic, Best UCF Defensive player in 2011 Liberty Bowl win!

    Your Dad and family are very proud of you!

  3. lisa on November 23rd, 2011 3:45 pm

    Congratulations Josh! Good luck on the rest of the season.

  4. Dr. Kevin R. Linam on November 23rd, 2011 1:59 am

    I’m very proud of you Joshua! 2nd year All Academic Team!