Jackson, MS-Belhaven wide receiver Cordario Calvin has been selected as one of ten finalists for the 2009 Cellular South Conerly Trophy given each year to the top college football player in the state of Mississippi.

Calvin, a junior from Greenville, MS, led the Blazers in scoring and receiving with 12 touchdown catches and 85 total receptions. Calvin finished the year with 1,028 yards while averaging 93.5 yards per game receiving this season. He is only the seventh Blazer to go over 1,000 yards in a season and is now second in school history for most catches in a season with 85.

The 2009 Cellular South Conerly Trophy will be presented on Monday November 30, at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in Jackson, MS. For ticket information, contact 1-800-280-FAME (3263). The award is voted on by select media representatives throughout Mississippi. The Official Press release can be viewed by clicking here.

ALCORN: Tim Buckley SR QB
• Team leader helped end drought with win over in-state rival JSU
BELHAVEN: Cordario Calvin JR WR
• Led BC in scoring & receiving, averaging more than 12 catches/game
DELTA STATE: Trevar Deed JR WR
• Led Delta State in rushing, receiving & scoring
JACKSON STATE: Malcolm Palmer SR DB
• Team leader in total tackles and sacks
MILLSAPS: Chris Graves SR QB
• Helped Majors to first consecutive 8-win seasons in school history
MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE: Adam Shaffer SR. QB
• Offensive Player of the year for American S'west Conference Champs
MISSISSIPPI STATE: Anthony Dixon SR RB
• All-time MSU rushing leader; holds numerous school records
MS. VALLEY STATE: Jared Green SO DL
• Led Valley in tackles for loss and sacks
OLE MISS: Dexter McCluster SR RB
• Electrifying style; holds Ole Miss single game rushing record
USM: Damion Fletcher SR RB
• All-time school rushing leader; 2007 Conerly recipient.