The news was recently dropped that Texas starting left tackle Kelvin Banks is a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award, which is essentially an award for football players who participate in the scrum of “the box.” [Join Inside Texas TODAY with code HOOKEM and get 50% off annual memberships!] Linemen on both sides along with tight ends and linebackers are all eligible. The last Longhorn to win the Lombardi was Edge Brian Orakpo in 2008. It’s fitting the next Texas player to win would be a left tackle who’s job is to stop guys like Orakpo. On the other hand, if Banks can’t quite garner the award pe…