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10 WAC Magazine | wac.net first take friends & family / morris trophy It's the best time of year to refer new WAC members! Invite prospective members in for a tour before February 20. ey'll receive special Friends & Family entry rates, and you'll start your path toward becoming a WAC Membership All-Star and earning $500 WACash. Pro- spective members who apply by January 23 will be eligible for February 1 mem- bership. ose applying before February 20 will be eligible for March 1 member- ship. All new membership applications require approval by the WAC Board of Governors. Two of the best linemen in college football will be honored during the 40th annu- al Morris Trophy awards luncheon on ursday, January 16, at the WAC. Utah's Bradlee Anae and Oregon's Penei Sewell were announced as winners of the 2019 Morris Trophy just before this magazine went to press. e Morris Trophy annu- ally goes to the Pac-12's best two linemen—one on offense and one on defense. Anae, a senior defensive end, exploded for 12.5 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss in 2019. He entered his senior season already well-known around the league, and lived up to his preseason first team All-Pac-12 selection. At 6-foot-3 and 265 pounds, he is widely expected to be an early round selection in the 2020 NFL dra. Utah faces Texas on New Year's Day at the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio. Sewell, a sophomore, plays offensive tackle and has quickly established himself as one of the elite blockers in Pac-12 history. He is the first sophomore offensive line- man to ever win the Morris Trophy. At 6-foot-6 and 325 pounds, he is an imposing pres- ence on the line and a key blindside protector for Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert. At Oregon, Sewell replaced 2017 Morris Trophy winner Tyrell Crosby, who currently plays with the Detroit Lions. Sewell and the Ducks play Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. WAC members and their guests are invited to attend the Morris Trophy awards luncheon, set for 12–1:30 pm on ursday, January 16, in the Crystal Ballroom. Tickets are $40. Reserve with Athletic Programs Manag- er Darin Barr at 206.464.3074 or dbarr@wac.net. is year's keynote speaker will be 2008 Morris Trophy winner and former Seattle Seahawks player Nick Reed. Anthony's Restaurants is the presenting sponsor of the Morris Trophy. Comedians Pat McGann and Tyler Boeh will perform at this year's Main Event, high- lighted by two nights of spectacular collegiate boxing. Start with dinner and comedy in the Crystal Ballroom before proceeding to the 8th Floor gym for the fights. is black-tie affair was sold out at press time. To join the waitlist, contact Athletic Pro- grams Manager Darin Barr at 206.464.3074 or dbarr@wac.net. Nightly seating from $175; ringside from $300. Bout cards will be finalized in mid-January. is year's Main Event takes place Friday and Saturday, January 24–25. Comedy and boxing, a winning combination Friends & Family is on! Morris Trophy Awards wac.net/all-stars wac.net/friends-2020 wac.net/main-event 40th year of honoring Pac-12's best big men u Bradlee Anae u Penei Sewell J O H N B A N G