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WSU center named to Rimington watch list

WSU offensive lineman Riley Sorenson (58) is thankful football gives him respite from death of his father and worries over health of his mother. (Tyler Tjomsland / The Spokesman-Review)
WSU offensive lineman Riley Sorenson (58) is thankful football gives him respite from death of his father and worries over health of his mother. (Tyler Tjomsland / The Spokesman-Review)

Washington State center Riley Sorenson is an early candidate for the Rimington Award, presented annually to college football's "most outstanding center."

The 2015 All-Pac-12 honorable mention offensive lineman from Santa Margarita, California, has been the linchpin in the middle of WSU's offensive line for the past two seasons, making 21 starts. The Cougars led the nation in passing during each of those two years.

Sorenson has already received one honor this offseason. The senior was given the 2016 Pac-12 Sportsmanship Award after displaying admirable courage and dedication to his team even as he and his family dealt with personal tragedies. 

Jacob Thorpe
Jacob Thorpe joined The Spokesman-Review in 2013. He currently is a reporter for the Sports Desk covering Washington State University athletics.

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