The Manheim Touchdown Club recently announced its eight finalists for the Gene Upshaw Award for the 2013 Division II Lineman of the Year and listed Grand Valley State University senior center Matt Armstrong as one of the nominees.

Armstrong, the only senior on the offensive line, graded out at 96 percent over the course of the team’s first 12 games.

GVSU scored more than 36 points per game during the regular season and began its playoff campaign with a 9-2 record.