Dorin Dickerson named All-American

PITTSBURGH--University of Pittsburgh senior tight end Dorin Dickerson has been named to the 25-player All-America Team selected by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), it was announced today on ABC Television.

Dickerson is the first Pitt tight end to earn this prestigious designation since the legendary Mike Ditka was honored in 1960.

This is the third time in the past four years a Pitt player has been selected to the FWAA All-America Team. Current NFL linebackers H.B. Blades (2006) and Scott McKillop (2008) were previously honored by the organization.

Dickerson, a native of Imperial, Pa., and graduate of West Allegheny High, was named an All-American after catching 45 passes for 508 yards (11.3 avg.) and 10 touchdowns. His 10 TDs are a single-season record for a Pitt tight end.

Dickerson and the Panthers are preparing for the 2009 Meineke Car Care Bowl. Pitt (9-3, 5-2 Big East) will play North Carolina (8-4, 4-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) on December 26 in Charlotte, N.C. The game will be a national ESPN telecast at 4:30 p.m.

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