Rivera a Draddy semifinalist

Kansas University senior linebacker Mike Rivera was named as one of 57 Football Bowl Subdivision semifinalists for the 2008 Draddy Trophy, as announced Wednesday by the by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame.

The trophy is awarded based on academic success, football performance and exemplary community leadership. Finalists for the award, which began in 1990, will be announced Oct. 29.