sentences:  Laurinaitis won the Butkus Award for most outstanding college linebacker in 2007.He was also recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American in 2007, having been named to the first teams of multiple selectors including the Associated Press (AP), the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), FWAA, "Sporting News", the Walter Camp Foundation, and "Rivals.com".He was honored as the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.