Nov. 30, 2006

USC senior center Ryan Kalil has been named one of six finalists for the Rimington Trophy, presented to the nation's top collegiate center.

The winner will be announced on Dec. 7.

Joining Kalil as finalists are Michigan's Mark Bihl, Ohio State's Doug Datish, Arkansas' Jonathan Luigs, West Virginia's Dan Mozes and Rutgers' Darnell Stapleton.

Kalil, a three-year starter, is a two-time All-Pac-10 first teamer, including a unanimous choice this season.