The nominees for the 2019-2020 Rudy Scholz Award have been confirmed.
Following fan voting and nominations put forth by the Scholz Award Committee of coaches and experts, The list this year is larger than usual—18 players—and that is a function of the rugby shutdown halting playoffs, which is usually when certain players make an even stronger case for themselves.
Fans and teams can vote to whittle this list down to the finalists. For more on how to vote, go here >>
Here are the nominees:
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| Paul | Adams | Army | Prop/No. 8 |
| Frederick | Bleakley | Navy | Center |
| Connor | Buckley | Iona | Scrumhalf |
| Connor | Burns | Lindenwood | Fullback |
| Tommy | Clark | AIC | No. 8 / Lock |
| Sam | Cusano | Cal | Wing |
| Patrick | Madden | Cal Poly | Flyhalf |
| Aaron | Matthews | Saint Mary's | Center |
| Stephen | McLeish | Lindenwood | Hooker |
| James | Mocke | BYU | Lock |
| Ronan | Murphy | Saint Mary's | Lock |
| Jermaine | Oliver | Navy | Flanker |
| Luka | Pavlakis | Illinois | Center |
| Ryan | Rees | Life | Scrumhalf |
| Connor | Robinson | Boston College | Hooker |
| Payton | Telea-Ilalio | Saint Mary's | Prop |
| Bronson | Teles | Arizona | Lock No. 8 |
| Cole | Zarcone | Central Washington | Wing |
