University of Missouri’s senior TE Michael Egnew (Plainview, Texas) has been named to the 2011 John Mackey Award Midseason Watch List, as announced today by the Nassau County Sports Commission. The award is given to the nation’s top collegiate tight end. The list of eight semifinalists will be announced on Nov. 14.

The John Mackey Award midseason watch list is an update from the preseason watch list. This list is meant to draw attention to tight ends in contention for the annual award based on their performance in the first half of the active season.

This season, Egnew has brought in 22 passes for 275, good for an average of 12.5 yards per reception, along with two touchdowns. Overcoming a slow start to the season, Egnew has totaled 14 receptions for 178 yards and a score in Mizzou’s last two contests. Egnew was a finalist for this award last season, along with being a First Team All-American.

Egnew and the Tigers play host to No. 4 Oklahoma State this weekend, beginning at 11 a.m. CT at Faurot Field.

— MU Sports Information —