The 2012 watch list for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award was released on Tuesday and Southern Utah quarterback Brad Sorenson is one of the names that people should be keeping an eye on.
The 6-foot-5, 235 pound senior was named the Great Western Conference offensive player of the year in 2011 as well as first-team all-GWC after completing 288-of-425 passes and throwing for 3,143 yards and 17 touchdowns. The Thunderbirds finished the 2011 campaign with a record of 6-5.
In his career at So. Utah, Sorenson has thrown for 6,306 yards and 38 touchdowns.
The 2012 football season will usher in a new era in So. Utah football as the school will play it's inaugural season in the Big Sky Conference. Last year, the Thunderbirds went 3-0 against Big Sky competition.
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