2005 NCFAA Directory - National College Football Awards Association

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2005-06 NCFAA Directory
NATIONAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL
AWARDS ASSOCIATION
The NCFAA was formed in 1997 as a coalition of
major collegiate football awards, aligning together for the
sharing of information and the bolstering of individual
member awards.
NCFAA Officers
W. Lynne Draper, President
Robert Clark, Vice President
Lisa Chou, Treasurer/Secretary
Pam Gerig-Bland, Director at Large
Steve Richardson, Director at Large
NCFAA Contributions to
College Football Award
In 2002, the NCFAA created the Contributions to
College Football Award to recognize exceptional
contributions to college football. The Award is presented to
an individual “who has been closely associated with college
football as a player, coach, administrator, media personality
or other position attendant to the game.” The inaugural
recipient was legendary University of Texas coach Darrell
Royal. Keith Jackson received the award in 2003 and Vince
Dooley was the 2004 recipient.
www.ncfaa.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Members
Bednarik Award
Biletnikoff Award
Frank Broyles Award
Butkus Award®
Walter Camp Player of the Year Award
Lou Groza Award
Ray Guy Award
Heisman Memorial Trophy Award
Rotary Lombardi Award
John Mackey Award
Maxwell Award
Munger Award
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
Davey O’Brien Award
Outland Trophy
Eddie Robinson/FWAA Coach of the Year
Jim Thorpe Award
Doak Walker Award
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Associate Members
Rimington Trophy
Disney’s Wide World of Sports Spirit Award
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Other
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2005-06 NCFAA Directory
NATIONAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL
AWARDS ASSOCIATION
The NCFAA was formed in 1997 as a coalition of
major collegiate football awards, aligning together for the
sharing of information and the bolstering of individual
member awards.
NCFAA Officers
W. Lynne Draper, President
Robert Clark, Vice President
Lisa Chou, Treasurer/Secretary
Pam Gerig-Bland, Director at Large
Steve Richardson, Director at Large
NCFAA Contributions to
College Football Award
In 2002, the NCFAA created the Contributions to
College Football Award to recognize exceptional
contributions to college football. The Award is presented to
an individual “who has been closely associated with college
football as a player, coach, administrator, media personality
or other position attendant to the game.” The inaugural
recipient was legendary University of Texas coach Darrell
Royal. Keith Jackson received the award in 2003 and Vince
Dooley was the 2004 recipient.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Members
Bednarik Award
Biletnikoff Award
Frank Broyles Award
Butkus Award®
Walter Camp Player of the Year Award
Lou Groza Award
Ray Guy Award
John Mackey Award
Maxwell Award
Munger Award
Outland Trophy
Eddie Robinson/FWAA Coach of the Year
Jim Thorpe Award
Doak Walker Award
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Associate Members
Rimington Trophy
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Other
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Bednarik Award
Outstanding Defensive Player
www.maxwellfootballclub.org
Voting Procedures
Division I head coaches, members of the Maxwell Football
Club, as well as sportswriters and sportscasters from
across the country vote.
Established
1995
2004 Winner
David Pollack, Georgia
Presented By
Robert W. Maxwell Memorial Football Club
Past Winners
2003 Teddy Lehman, Oklahoma
2002 E.J. Henderson, Maryland
2001 Julius Peppers, North Carolina
2000 Dan Morgan, Miami
1999 LaVar Arrington, Penn State
1998 Dat Nguyen, Texas A&M
1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan
1996 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern
Robert T. Clark
Executive Director
Maxwell Football Club
PO Box 1067
Roslyn, PA 19001
(610) 277-8900 (phone)
(610) 277-2239 (fax)
[email protected]
Raymond R. Stevens, Jr.
Treasurer
Robert W. Maxwell Football Club
14 Shadow Lake Lane
Vincentown, NJ 08088-9522
(609) 268-7519 (phone/fax)
2005 Presentation Banquet
March 2006, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Additional Information
Proceeds from the Maxwell Football Club benefit numerous
charitable organizations.
Named After…
Chuck Bednarik, known as the “Iron Man,” a two-way
standout with the Philadelphia Eagles for 14 years. A
three-time All-American at the University of Pennsylvania,
Bednarik is a member of the College and Pro Football Halls
of Fame.
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Bednarik Award
Voting Procedures
Established
1995
2004 Winner
Presented By
Past Winners
2000 Dan Morgan, Miami
Robert T. Clark
Executive Director
PO Box 1067
Roslyn, PA 19001
(610) 277-8900 (phone)
(610) 277-2239 (fax)
[email protected]
Treasurer
14 Shadow Lake Lane
(609) 268-7519 (phone/fax)
Proceeds from the Maxwell Football Club benefit numerous
charitable organizations.
Named After…
Chuck Bednarik, known as the “Iron Man,” a two-way
standout with the Philadelphia Eagles for 14 years. A
three-time All-American at the University of Pennsylvania,
Bednarik is a member of the College and Pro Football Halls
of Fame.
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Biletnikoff Award
Outstanding Receiver
www.biletnikoffaward.com
Established
1994
Presented By
Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation
John A. Rudolph, Jr.
Chairman
Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 10762
Tallahassee, FL 32302
(850) 878-8777 (phone)
(850) 878-2344 (fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
Fred Biletnikoff, the Oakland Raiders’ career receiving
leader and member of the College and Pro Football Halls of
Fame. He was the Most Valuable Player in Super Bowl XI.
A former All-American at Florida State, Biletnikoff never
experienced a losing season during his 14 seasons with
the Raiders.
Voting Procedures
The winner is chosen by the Biletnikoff Award Selection
Committee, a high-profile and geographically diverse group
of journalists, radio and television commentators and
announcers, and former receivers.
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2004 Winner
Braylon Edwards, Michigan
Recent Past Winners
2003 Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh
2002 Charles Rogers, Michigan State
2001 Josh Reed, LSU
2000 Antonio Bryant, Pittsburgh
1999 Troy Walters, Stanford
1998 Troy Edwards, Louisiana Tech
1997 Randy Moss, Marshall
1996 Marcus Harris, Wyoming
Criteria
• Must be an active collegiate receiver (any player who
receives a thrown pass) at a NCAA Division I-A college
or university.
• Must not have been declared to be ineligible to
participate in Division I-A football by the NCAA at the
time of any vote of the Biletnikoff Award’s National
Selection Committee.
participate in Division I-A football by the candidate’s
college or university at the time of any vote of the
Biletnikoff Award’s National Selection Committee.
February 10, 2006, in Tallahassee, Florida
The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation has
presented the award for the past nine years. It has
provided scholarships to deserving young men and
women to enable them to pursue their educations at
colleges and universities across the country.
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Biletnikoff Award
Outstanding Receiver
www.biletnikoffaward.com
Established
1994
Presented By
Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation
John A. Rudolph, Jr.
Chairman
Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 10762
Tallahassee, FL 32302
(850) 878-8777 (phone)
(850) 878-2344 (fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
Fred Biletnikoff, the Oakland Raiders’ career receiving
leader and member of the College and Pro Football Halls of
Fame. He was the Most Valuable Player in Super Bowl XI.
A former All-American at Florida State, Biletnikoff never
experienced a losing season during his 14 seasons with
the Raiders.
Voting Procedures
The winner is chosen by the Biletnikoff Award Selection
Committee, a high-profile and geographically diverse group
of journalists, radio and television commentators and
announcers, and former receivers.
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2004 Winner
Braylon Edwards, Michigan
Recent Past Winners
2002 Charles Rogers, Michigan State
2001 Josh Reed, LSU
2000 Antonio Bryant, Pittsburgh
1999 Troy Walters, Stanford
1998 Troy Edwards, Louisiana Tech
1997 Randy Moss, Marshall
1996 Marcus Harris, Wyoming
Criteria
• Must be an active collegiate receiver (any player who
receives a thrown pass) at a NCAA Division I-A college
or university.
participate in Division I-A football by the NCAA at the
time of any vote of the Biletnikoff Award’s National
Selection Committee.
participate in Division I-A football by the candidate’s
college or university at the time of any vote of the
Biletnikoff Award’s National Selection Committee.
February 10, 2006, in Tallahassee, Florida
The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation has
presented the award for the past nine years. It has
provided scholarships to deserving young men and
women to enable them to pursue their educations at
colleges and universities across the country.
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Frank Broyles Award
Assistant Coach of the Year
www.broylesaward.com
2004 Winner
Gene Chizik, Auburn
Past Winners
2003 Brian VanGorder, Georgia
2002 Norm Chow, USC
2001 Randy Shannon, Miami (FL)
2000 Mark Mangino, Oklahoma
1999 Ralph Friedgen, Georgia Tech
1998 David Cutcliffe, Tennessee
1997 Jim Herrmann, Michigan
1996 Mickey Andrews, Florida State
Established
1996
Presented By
Rotary Club of Little Rock
David Bazzel
21 Corporate Hill
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-1836 (phone)
(501) 663-4525 (fax)
[email protected]
January 17, 2006, in Little Rock, Arkansas
Background…
No other head football coach can claim the legacy that
Frank Broyles built in selecting, developing and producing
great assistant coaches. More than 25 of Broyles’ former
assistant coaches went on to excel as college or professional football head coaches. Joe Gibbs, Hayden Fry,
Johnny Majors, Barry Switzer, Jackie Sherrill, Doug Dickey
and Jimmy Johnson are just a few who studied under
Coach Broyles.
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Voting Procedures
Each year the five Broyles Award finalists are chosen from
almost 1,500 assistant coaches representing 117 Division I
college football programs. Each head coach can nominate
one assistant coach from his staff. All nominations are
reviewed by, and the five finalists chosen by, an enthusiastic
selection committee comprised of 8 of college football’s
finest former head coaches.
1999 marked the beginning of a new award presented at the
ceremonies. The Lifetime Achievement Award has been
given to Texas A&M assistant coach Ray Dorr, San Diego
State assistant coach Claude Gilbert, Penn State’s Jerry
Sandosky, and LSU’s Charlie McClendon for their many
contributions to the game of college football.
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Frank Broyles Award
Assistant Coach of the Year
www.broylesaward.com
2004 Winner
Gene Chizik, Auburn
Past Winners
2003 Brian VanGorder, Georgia
2002 Norm Chow, USC
2001 Randy Shannon, Miami (FL)
2000 Mark Mangino, Oklahoma
1999 Ralph Friedgen, Georgia Tech
1998 David Cutcliffe, Tennessee
1997 Jim Herrmann, Michigan
1996 Mickey Andrews, Florida State
Established
1996
Presented By
David Bazzel
21 Corporate Hill
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-1836 (phone)
(501) 663-4525 (fax)
[email protected]
January 17, 2006, in Little Rock, Arkansas
Background…
No other head football coach can claim the legacy that
Frank Broyles built in selecting, developing and producing
great assistant coaches. More than 25 of Broyles’ former
assistant coaches went on to excel as college or professional football head coaches. Joe Gibbs, Hayden Fry,
Johnny Majors, Barry Switzer, Jackie Sherrill, Doug Dickey
and Jimmy Johnson are just a few who studied under
Coach Broyles.
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Voting Procedures
Each year the five Broyles Award finalists are chosen from
almost 1,500 assistant coaches representing 117 Division I
college football programs. Each head coach can nominate
one assistant coach from his staff. All nominations are
reviewed by, and the five finalists chosen by, an enthusiastic
selection committee comprised of 8 of college football’s
finest former head coaches.
1999 marked the beginning of a new award presented at the
ceremonies. The Lifetime Achievement Award has been
given to Texas A&M assistant coach Ray Dorr, San Diego
State assistant coach Claude Gilbert, Penn State’s Jerry
Sandosky, and LSU’s Charlie McClendon for their many
contributions to the game of college football.
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Butkus Award®
Best Linebacker
Criteria
In addition to personal statistics and performance, the
independent voters may consider other factors during the
selection process, i.e., the quality of the candidates’
opposing teams; the leadership, self-discipline and desire
displayed by the candidates both on and off the field; etc.
www.butkusaward.org
Established
1985
Presented By
Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando
Shelley Ferguson
Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando, Inc.
PO Box 4062
Orlando, FL 32802
(407) 774-7813 (phone)
(407) 788-7408 (fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
Dick Butkus, the former Chicago Bears Hall of Fame
linebacker who won NFL Rookie of the Year honors, was
named to seven NFL All-Star teams and played in eight
consecutive Pro Bowls during his nine-year professional
career.
Voting Procedures
The independent, 29-member 2005 Butkus Award®
Selection Committee is comprised of the nation’s foremost
media members, representing all of the major sports media
and football organizations that regularly follow college
football throughout the season.
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2004 Winner
Derrick Johnson, Texas
Past Winners
2001 Rocky Calmus, Oklahoma
2000 Dan Morgan, Miami (FL)
1998 Chris Claiborne, USC
1997 Andy Katzenmoyer, Ohio State
1996 Matt Russell, Colorado
1995 Kevin Hardy, Illinois
1994 Dana Howard, Illinois
1993 Trev Alberts, Nebraska
1992 Marvin Jones, Florida State
1991 Erick Anderson, Michigan
1990 Alfred Williams, Colorado
1989 Percy Snow, Michigan State
1988 Derrick Thomas, Alabama
1987 Paul McGowan, Florida State
1986 Brian Bosworth, Oklahoma
2005 Presentation Dinner and Awards Gala
December 2005, in Orlando, Florida
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Butkus Award®
Best Linebacker
Criteria
In addition to personal statistics and performance, the
independent voters may consider other factors during the
selection process, i.e., the quality of the candidates’
opposing teams; the leadership, self-discipline and desire
displayed by the candidates both on and off the field; etc.
www.butkusaward.org
Established
1985
Presented By
Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando
Shelley Ferguson
Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando, Inc.
PO Box 4062
Orlando, FL 32802
(407) 774-7813 (phone)
(407) 788-7408 (fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
Dick Butkus, the former Chicago Bears Hall of Fame
linebacker who won NFL Rookie of the Year honors, was
named to seven NFL All-Star teams and played in eight
consecutive Pro Bowls during his nine-year professional
career.
Voting Procedures
The independent, 29-member 2005 Butkus Award®
Selection Committee is comprised of the nation’s foremost
media members, representing all of the major sports media
and football organizations that regularly follow college
football throughout the season.
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2004 Winner
Past Winners
2001 Rocky Calmus, Oklahoma
1998 Chris Claiborne, USC
1997 Andy Katzenmoyer, Ohio State
1996 Matt Russell, Colorado
1995 Kevin Hardy, Illinois
1994 Dana Howard, Illinois
1993 Trev Alberts, Nebraska
1992 Marvin Jones, Florida State
1991 Erick Anderson, Michigan
1990 Alfred Williams, Colorado
1989 Percy Snow, Michigan State
1988 Derrick Thomas, Alabama
1987 Paul McGowan, Florida State
2005 Presentation Dinner and Awards Gala
December 2005, in Orlando, Florida
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Walter Camp
Player of the Year Award
Outstanding Player
“All-America Team”
www.waltercamp.org
Established
1967
Voting Procedures
The Walter Camp Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and
“All-America Team” are selected by Walter Camp Football
Foundation Members, with guidance provided by Division I
coaches and sports information directors. For the Walter
Camp All-America Team, each Division I head coach and
sports information director receives one vote.
2004 Winner
Matt Leinart, USC
Presented By
Walter Camp Football Foundation
Alan Jackson
President
Tom Lally
Strategic Relations
61 Norwill Drive
North Branford, CT 06471
(203) 675-1722 (phone)
[email protected]
Named After…
Walter Camp, “The Father of American Football,” who
played football at Yale from 1877-1882 and is credited with
creating the play from scrimmage, numerical assessment
of goals and tries, the restriction of play to 11 men per side,
set plays, sequences and strategy features which have led
to the development of the organized game.
Recent Past Winners
2002 Larry Johnson, Penn State
2001 Eric Crouch, Nebraska
2000 Josh Heupel, Oklahoma
1999 Ron Dayne, Wisconsin
1998 Ricky Williams, Texas
1996 Danny Wuerffel, Florida
1995 Eddie George, Ohio State
1994 Rashaan Salaam, Colorado
1993 Charlie Ward, Florida State
1992 Gino Torretta, Miami (FL)
1991 Desmond Howard, Michigan
1990 Raghib Ismail, Notre Dame
1989 Anthony Thompson, Indiana
1988 Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State
February 11, 2006, in New Haven, Connecticut
Proceeds from the Walter Camp Football Foundation
benefit numerous charities.
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Walter Camp
Player of the Year Award
Outstanding Player
“All-America Team”
www.waltercamp.org
Established
1967
Voting Procedures
The Walter Camp Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and
“All-America Team” are selected by Walter Camp Football
Foundation Members, with guidance provided by Division I
coaches and sports information directors. For the Walter
Camp All-America Team, each Division I head coach and
sports information director receives one vote.
2004 Winner
Matt Leinart, USC
Presented By
Alan Jackson
President
Tom Lally
Strategic Relations
61 Norwill Drive
North Branford, CT 06471
(203) 675-1722 (phone)
[email protected]
Named After…
Walter Camp, “The Father of American Football,” who
played football at Yale from 1877-1882 and is credited with
creating the play from scrimmage, numerical assessment
of goals and tries, the restriction of play to 11 men per side,
set plays, sequences and strategy features which have led
to the development of the organized game.
Recent Past Winners
2000 Josh Heupel, Oklahoma
1990 Raghib Ismail, Notre Dame
February 11, 2006, in New Haven, Connecticut
Proceeds from the Walter Camp Football Foundation
benefit numerous charities.
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Lou Groza Award
Outstanding Kicker
2004 Winner
Mike Nugent, Ohio State
www.lougrozaaward.com
Established
1992
Presented By
Palm Beach County Sports Commission
Joe Weldon
Chairman, Lou Groza Award Committee
Pam Gerig-Bland
Executive Director
Dusty Ann Williams
Event Manager
1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 1410
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 233-3180 (phone)
(561) 233-3125 (fax)
[email protected]
[email protected]
Named After…
Lou “The Toe” Groza, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who
played 21 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Also a
standout offensive lineman, Groza was one of the most
accurate kickers in pro football history.
Voting Procedures
Award winner is determined by a national voting panel of
approximately 300 sportswriters, sportscasters, college
conference officials, Division I-A head football coaches,
professional football kickers and previous finalists.
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Recent Past Winners
2003 Jonathan Nichols, Ole Miss
2002 Nate Kaeding, Iowa
2001 Seth Marler, Tulane
2000 Jonathan Ruffin, Cincinnati
1999 Sebastian Janikowski, Florida State
1997 Martin Gramatica, Kansas State
1996 Marc Primanti, North Carolina State
1995 Michael Reeder, TCU
1994 Steve McLaughlin, Arizona
December 6, 2005, in West Palm Beach, Florida
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is committed to
enhancing the quality of life through sport. The
Commission is contracted by Palm Beach County to:
• Promote and market Palm Beach County to bring
sporting events and activities to the county
• Enhance economic impact
• Maximize utilization of facilities
• Stimulate bed tax revenues primarily in the off-season
• Foster and support grassroots sports development
These objectives are achieved by supporting numerous
sporting events throughout the county through an active grant
program, corporate partnerships, local membership program
and local, regional and national marketing efforts through a
network of Olympic and national sports organizations and
event owners.
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Lou Groza Award
Outstanding Kicker
2004 Winner
Mike Nugent, Ohio State
www.lougrozaaward.com
Established
1992
Presented By
Joe Weldon
Chairman, Lou Groza Award Committee
Pam Gerig-Bland
Executive Director
Dusty Ann Williams
Event Manager
1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 1410
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 233-3180 (phone)
(561) 233-3125 (fax)
[email protected]
[email protected]
Named After…
Lou “The Toe” Groza, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who
played 21 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Also a
standout offensive lineman, Groza was one of the most
accurate kickers in pro football history.
Voting Procedures
Award winner is determined by a national voting panel of
approximately 300 sportswriters, sportscasters, college
conference officials, Division I-A head football coaches,
professional football kickers and previous finalists.
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Recent Past Winners
2003 Jonathan Nichols, Ole Miss
2002 Nate Kaeding, Iowa
2001 Seth Marler, Tulane
2000 Jonathan Ruffin, Cincinnati
1997 Martin Gramatica, Kansas State
1996 Marc Primanti, North Carolina State
1995 Michael Reeder, TCU
1994 Steve McLaughlin, Arizona
December 6, 2005, in West Palm Beach, Florida
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is committed to
enhancing the quality of life through sport. The
Commission is contracted by Palm Beach County to:
• Promote and market Palm Beach County to bring
sporting events and activities to the county
• Enhance economic impact
• Maximize utilization of facilities
• Stimulate bed tax revenues primarily in the off-season
• Foster and support grassroots sports development
These objectives are achieved by supporting numerous
sporting events throughout the county through an active grant
program, corporate partnerships, local membership program
and local, regional and national marketing efforts through a
network of Olympic and national sports organizations and
event owners.
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Ray Guy Award
Outstanding Punter
2004 Winner
Daniel Sepulveda, Baylor
www.augustasportscouncil.org
Established
2000
Presented By
Greater Augusta Sports Council
Carly A. Kobasiar
Events Manager
PO Box 1331
Augusta, GA 30903
(706) 722-8326 (phone)
(706) 823-6609 (fax)
[email protected]
Past Winners
2003 B.J. Sander, Ohio State
2002 Mark Mariscal, Colorado
2001 Travis Dorsch, Purdue
2000 Kevin Stemke, Wisconsin
February 2006, in Augusta, Georgia
The Greater Augusta Sports Council is an organization that
helps promote the city of Augusta and the Central
Savannah River Area through sports-related initiatives.
Named After…
Ray Guy, the only pure punter ever to be selected in the
first round of the NFL draft. He was an All-American at
Southern Mississippi and was selected to seven Pro Bowls
during his 14-year career with the Oakland Raiders.
Voting Procedures
Award winner is determined by a national selection
committee that consists of coaches, current and former
punters and national writers and sportscasters.
Criteria
Statistical criteria includes total yardage, net
average, total average, number of punts downed or
kicked out of bounds inside the 20-yard line and
team net punting. In addition, a player’s character
and academic performance are considered.
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Ray Guy Award
Outstanding Punter
2004 Winner
Daniel Sepulveda, Baylor
www.augustasportscouncil.org
Established
2000
Presented By
Greater Augusta Sports Council
Carly A. Kobasiar
Events Manager
PO Box 1331
Augusta, GA 30903
(706) 722-8326 (phone)
(706) 823-6609 (fax)
[email protected]
Past Winners
2003 B.J. Sander, Ohio State
2002 Mark Mariscal, Colorado
2001 Travis Dorsch, Purdue
2000 Kevin Stemke, Wisconsin
February 2006, in Augusta, Georgia
The Greater Augusta Sports Council is an organization that
helps promote the city of Augusta and the Central
Savannah River Area through sports-related initiatives.
Named After…
Ray Guy, the only pure punter ever to be selected in the
first round of the NFL draft. He was an All-American at
Southern Mississippi and was selected to seven Pro Bowls
during his 14-year career with the Oakland Raiders.
Voting Procedures
Award winner is determined by a national selection
committee that consists of coaches, current and former
punters and national writers and sportscasters.
Criteria
Statistical criteria includes total yardage, net
average, total average, number of punts downed or
kicked out of bounds inside the 20-yard line and
team net punting. In addition, a player’s character
and academic performance are considered.
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Outstanding Player
www.heisman.com
Established
1935
Presented By
Heisman Trophy Trust
Rob Whalen
Director
Heisman Memorial Trophy
17 Battery Place, Suite 943
New York, NY 10004
(212) 425-7000 (phone)
(212) 269-4547 (fax)
(914) 489-8616 (mobile)
[email protected]
Named After…
John Heisman, who played football at Brown and Penn
before embarking on a 36-year college coaching career.
Heisman is widely regarded as one of the game’s greatest
coaches and innovators.
Voting Procedures
923 Heisman electors comprised of members of the
electronic and print media and all of the past living
Heisman winners vote for the Heisman Trophy.
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2004 Winner
Matt Leinart, USC
Recent Past Winners
2003 Jason White, Oklahoma
2002 Carson Palmer, USC
2000 Chris Weinke, Florida State
1990 Ty Detmer, BYU
1989 Andre Ware, Houston
1987 Tim Brown, Notre Dame
1986 Vinny Testaverde, Miami (FL)
1985 Bo Jackson, Auburn
1984 Doug Flutie, Boston College
1983 Mike Rozier, Nebraska
1982 Herschel Walker, Georgia
1981 Marcus Allen, USC
1980 George Rogers, South Carolina
2005 Presentation
December 10, 2005
Live televised announcement
December 12, 2005
Presentation Dinner
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Outstanding Player
www.heisman.com
Established
1935
Presented By
Heisman Trophy Trust
Rob Whalen
Director
Heisman Memorial Trophy
17 Battery Place, Suite 943
New York, NY 10004
(212) 425-7000 (phone)
(212) 269-4547 (fax)
(914) 489-8616 (mobile)
[email protected]
Named After…
John Heisman, who played football at Brown and Penn
before embarking on a 36-year college coaching career.
Heisman is widely regarded as one of the game’s greatest
coaches and innovators.
Voting Procedures
923 Heisman electors comprised of members of the
electronic and print media and all of the past living
Heisman winners vote for the Heisman Trophy.
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2004 Winner
Matt Leinart, USC
Recent Past Winners
2002 Carson Palmer, USC
1990 Ty Detmer, BYU
1987 Tim Brown, Notre Dame
1985 Bo Jackson, Auburn
1984 Doug Flutie, Boston College
1983 Mike Rozier, Nebraska
1982 Herschel Walker, Georgia
1981 Marcus Allen, USC
1980 George Rogers, South Carolina
2005 Presentation
December 10, 2005
Live televised announcement
December 12, 2005
Presentation Dinner
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Outstanding Lineman
www.rotarylombardiaward.com
Established
1970
Presented By
Rotary Club of Houston
Butch Mach
Chairman
2005 Rotary Lombardi Committee
8582 Katy Freeway, Suite 225
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 278-7166 (phone)
(713) 278-7211 (fax)
Gerald A. Parker
Past Chairman
Rotary Lombardi Committee
(713) 621-7521 (phone)
(713) 661-7749 (fax)
[email protected]
Chuck Pool
Public Relations Director
(713) 973-9936 (phone)
(713) 973-8007 (fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay
Packers who first made a name as the smallest but
toughest member of Fordham University’s “Seven Blocks
of Granite.”
Voting Procedures
A committee of over 400 college football coaches, writers,
broadcasters and previous finalists participate in a threetiered balloting process. Each year, the selection committee
selects 12 semi-finalists, four finalists and the winner.
Criteria
The Rotary Lombardi Award goes to the college football
lineman – offensive or defensive – who, in addition to
displaying outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the character and discipline of Vince Lombardi.
2004 Winner
Recent Past Winners
2003 Tommie Harris, Oklahoma
2002 Terrell Suggs, Arizona State
2000 Jamal Reynolds, Florida State
1999 Corey Moore, Virginia Tech
1997 Grant Wistrom, Nebraska
1996 Orlando Pace, Ohio State
1994 Warren Sapp, Miami (FL)
1993 Aaron Taylor, Notre Dame
December 7, 2005, Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston, Texas
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Outstanding Lineman
www.rotarylombardiaward.com
Established
1970
Presented By
Rotary Club of Houston
Butch Mach
Chairman
2005 Rotary Lombardi Committee
8582 Katy Freeway, Suite 225
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 278-7166 (phone)
(713) 278-7211 (fax)
Gerald A. Parker
Past Chairman
(713) 621-7521 (phone)
(713) 661-7749 (fax)
[email protected]
Chuck Pool
Public Relations Director
(713) 973-9936 (phone)
(713) 973-8007 (fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay
Packers who first made a name as the smallest but
toughest member of Fordham University’s “Seven Blocks
of Granite.”
Voting Procedures
A committee of over 400 college football coaches, writers,
broadcasters and previous finalists participate in a threetiered balloting process. Each year, the selection committee
selects 12 semi-finalists, four finalists and the winner.
Criteria
The Rotary Lombardi Award goes to the college football
lineman – offensive or defensive – who, in addition to
displaying outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the character and discipline of Vince Lombardi.
2004 Winner
Recent Past Winners
2003 Tommie Harris, Oklahoma
2000 Jamal Reynolds, Florida State
1997 Grant Wistrom, Nebraska
1994 Warren Sapp, Miami (FL)
1993 Aaron Taylor, Notre Dame
December 7, 2005, Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston, Texas
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John Mackey Award
Best Tight End
www.nassausports.org
Established
2000
Presented By
Nassau County Sports Commission
James E. Nottingham, III
Executive Director
[email protected]
Bryan Revello
Information Specialist
800 Community Drive, Suite 306
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 365-9625 (phone)
(516) 365-3632 (fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
John Mackey, only the second true tight end to be inducted
into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is regarded as one
of the all-time greats to ever have played the position. A
graduate of Syracuse University, Mackey played in the NFL
for 10 years. He was elected to the Pro Bowl five times,
was a three-time All-NFL Player and played in two Super
Bowls with the Baltimore Colts.
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Award Criteria
The John Mackey Award is presented to the best
tight end in Division I-A. He must demonstrate
outstanding athletic abilities, be in good academic
standing and exhibit positive sportsmanship
qualities.
2004 Winner
Heath Miller, Virginia
Past Winners
2003 Kellen Winslow II, Miami (FL)
2002 Dallas Clark, Iowa
2001 Daniel Graham, Colorado
2000 Tim Stratton, Purdue
April 2006, Nassau County Sports Commission
Annual Awards Dinner in Long Island, New York
The Nassau County Sports Commission was created
in 1992 with the purpose of enhancing the quality of
life of area residents through sports participation, while
improving the economy of the region through sports
development. The NCSC has created more than 50
events and programs throughout the community
introducing children, seniors and the differently-abled to
sports, and has attracted many events, teams,
leagues and sport facilities to the region.
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John Mackey Award
Best Tight End
www.nassausports.org
Established
2000
Presented By
James E. Nottingham, III
Executive Director
[email protected]
Bryan Revello
Information Specialist
800 Community Drive, Suite 306
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 365-9625 (phone)
(516) 365-3632 (fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
John Mackey, only the second true tight end to be inducted
into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is regarded as one
of the all-time greats to ever have played the position. A
graduate of Syracuse University, Mackey played in the NFL
for 10 years. He was elected to the Pro Bowl five times,
was a three-time All-NFL Player and played in two Super
Bowls with the Baltimore Colts.
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Award Criteria
The John Mackey Award is presented to the best
tight end in Division I-A. He must demonstrate
outstanding athletic abilities, be in good academic
standing and exhibit positive sportsmanship
qualities.
2004 Winner
Heath Miller, Virginia
Past Winners
2003 Kellen Winslow II, Miami (FL)
2002 Dallas Clark, Iowa
2001 Daniel Graham, Colorado
2000 Tim Stratton, Purdue
April 2006, Nassau County Sports Commission
Annual Awards Dinner in Long Island, New York
The Nassau County Sports Commission was created
in 1992 with the purpose of enhancing the quality of
life of area residents through sports participation, while
improving the economy of the region through sports
development. The NCSC has created more than 50
events and programs throughout the community
introducing children, seniors and the differently-abled to
sports, and has attracted many events, teams,
leagues and sport facilities to the region.
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Maxwell Award
Outstanding Player
2004 Winner
Jason White, Oklahoma
Established
1937
Presented By
Robert T. Clark
Executive Director
PO Box 1067
Roslyn, PA 19001
(610) 277-8900 (phone)
(610) 277-2239 (fax)
[email protected]
Treasurer
14 Shadow Lake Lane
(609) 268-7519 (phone/fax)
Recent Past Winners
2003 Eli Manning, Ole Miss
2001 Ken Dorsey, Miami (FL)
2000 Drew Brees, Purdue
1997 Peyton Manning, Tennessee
1994 Kerry Collins, Penn State
1990 Ty Detmer, BYU
1987 Don McPherson, Syracuse
1985 Chuck Long, Iowa
Named after…
Robert W. “Tiny” Maxwell, a former college player and
official in the early 1900s. He went on to be a sportswriter
and editor for Philadelphia’s Public Ledger.
Voting Procedures
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Maxwell Award
Outstanding Player
2004 Winner
Established
1937
Presented By
Robert T. Clark
Executive Director
PO Box 1067
Roslyn, PA 19001
(610) 277-8900 (phone)
(610) 277-2239 (fax)
[email protected]
Treasurer
14 Shadow Lake Lane
(609) 268-7519 (phone/fax)
Recent Past Winners
2003 Eli Manning, Ole Miss
2001 Ken Dorsey, Miami (FL)
2000 Drew Brees, Purdue
1990 Ty Detmer, BYU
1987 Don McPherson, Syracuse
1985 Chuck Long, Iowa
Named after…
Robert W. “Tiny” Maxwell, a former college player and
official in the early 1900s. He went on to be a sportswriter
and editor for Philadelphia’s Public Ledger.
Voting Procedures
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Munger Award
College Coach of the Year
Established
1989
Presented By
Robert T. Clark
Executive Director
PO Box 1067
Roslyn, PA 19001
(610) 277-8900 (phone)
(610) 277-2239 (fax)
[email protected]
Treasurer
14 Shadow Lake Lane
(609) 268-7519 (phone/fax)
2004 Winner
Urban Meyer, Utah
Recent Past Winners
2003 Pete Carroll, USC
2002 Tyrone Willingham, Notre Dame
2001 Ralph Friedgen, Maryland
2000 Bob Stoops, Oklahoma
1999 Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech
1998 Phil Fulmer, Tennessee
1997 Lloyd Carr, Michigan
1996 Bruce Snyder, Arizona State
1995 Gary Barnett, Northwestern
1994 Joe Paterno, Penn State
1993 Terry Bowden, Auburn
1992 Gene Stallings, Alabama
1991 Don James, Washington
1989 Glenn Schembechler, Michigan
Named after…
George Munger, College Hall of Fame Coach at the
University of Pennsylvania in the 1940s and 1950s when
Penn was a national power.
Voting Procedures
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Munger Award
College Coach of the Year
Established
1989
Presented By
Robert T. Clark
Executive Director
PO Box 1067
Roslyn, PA 19001
(610) 277-8900 (phone)
(610) 277-2239 (fax)
[email protected]
Treasurer
14 Shadow Lake Lane
(609) 268-7519 (phone/fax)
2004 Winner
Urban Meyer, Utah
Recent Past Winners
2003 Pete Carroll, USC
2002 Tyrone Willingham, Notre Dame
1998 Phil Fulmer, Tennessee
1997 Lloyd Carr, Michigan
1989 Glenn Schembechler, Michigan
Named after…
George Munger, College Hall of Fame Coach at the
University of Pennsylvania in the 1940s and 1950s when
Penn was a national power.
Voting Procedures
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www.touchdownclub.com
Established
1993
Presented By
Charlotte Touchdown Club
John Rocco
Executive Director
309 East Morehead Street, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 347-2918 (phone)
(704) 332-4495 (fax)
[email protected]
Steve Richardson
Executive Director
Football Writers Association of America
18652 Vista Del Sol
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 713-6198 (phone/fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
Bronko Nagurski, an All-America defensive tackle and
fullback in 1929, the year one man received the honor at
two positions. He went on to play for the Chicago Bears
and is a member of the College and Pro Football Halls of
Fame.
Voting Procedures
FWAA All-America committee selects a defensive team
with input from the entire membership. From that team,
five finalists are selected.
2004 Winner
Recent Past Winners
2003 Derrick Strait, Oklahoma
2001 Roy Williams, Oklahoma
1998 Champ Bailey, Georgia
December 5, 2005, in Charlotte, North Carolina
Through various events and activities, the Charlotte
Touchdown Club raises funds that are distributed annually
to outstanding area student-athletes chosen as shining
examples in the Charlotte region. Scholarship awards
support student-athletes and local athletic programs.
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www.touchdownclub.com
Established
1993
Presented By
John Rocco
Executive Director
309 East Morehead Street, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 347-2918 (phone)
(704) 332-4495 (fax)
[email protected]
Steve Richardson
Executive Director
18652 Vista Del Sol
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 713-6198 (phone/fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
Bronko Nagurski, an All-America defensive tackle and
fullback in 1929, the year one man received the honor at
two positions. He went on to play for the Chicago Bears
and is a member of the College and Pro Football Halls of
Fame.
Voting Procedures
FWAA All-America committee selects a defensive team
with input from the entire membership. From that team,
five finalists are selected.
2004 Winner
Recent Past Winners
1998 Champ Bailey, Georgia
December 5, 2005, in Charlotte, North Carolina
Through various events and activities, the Charlotte
Touchdown Club raises funds that are distributed annually
to outstanding area student-athletes chosen as shining
examples in the Charlotte region. Scholarship awards
support student-athletes and local athletic programs.
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Best Quarterback
2004 Winner
www.daveyobrien.com
Recent Past Winners
2002 Brad Banks, Iowa
1999 Joe Hamilton, Georgia Tech
1998 Michael Bishop, Kansas State
1991 Ty Detmer, BYU
1990 Ty Detmer, BYU
Established
1977
Presented By
Davey O’Brien Foundation
Danielle Moorman
Executive Director
306 West Seventh Street, Suite 305
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 338-3488 (phone)
(817) 999-0809 (mobile)
(817) 335-7737 (fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
Davey O’Brien, who led the 1938 TCU Horned Frogs to
their first undefeated season and the only national championship in school history. He was the first player to win the
Heisman, Maxwell and Walter Camp trophies in the same
year.
Voting Procedures
A watch list of outstanding quarterbacks is determined
before the beginning of the football season. The Davey
O’Brien Selection Committee, which is composed of
nationally known sportswriters, commentators and former
O’Brien winners, votes several times during the season to
narrow the field of nominees from semifinalists to three
finalists and then the winner.
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Criteria
Voting is based on: quarterback skills/athletic ability,
academics, being a team player, character, leadership
and sportsmanship.
February 20, 2006, in Fort Worth, Texas
Each year the Davey O’Brien Foundation also recognizes
an outstanding high school senior student-athlete with a
$20,000 scholarship and a legendary quarterback with their
Legends Award. The Foundation also administers a Stay in
School Program for at-risk middle school students.
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Best Quarterback
2004 Winner
www.daveyobrien.com
Recent Past Winners
2002 Brad Banks, Iowa
1999 Joe Hamilton, Georgia Tech
1998 Michael Bishop, Kansas State
1991 Ty Detmer, BYU
1990 Ty Detmer, BYU
Established
1977
Presented By
Danielle Moorman
Executive Director
306 West Seventh Street, Suite 305
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 338-3488 (phone)
(817) 999-0809 (mobile)
(817) 335-7737 (fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
Davey O’Brien, who led the 1938 TCU Horned Frogs to
their first undefeated season and the only national championship in school history. He was the first player to win the
Heisman, Maxwell and Walter Camp trophies in the same
year.
Voting Procedures
A watch list of outstanding quarterbacks is determined
before the beginning of the football season. The Davey
O’Brien Selection Committee, which is composed of
nationally known sportswriters, commentators and former
O’Brien winners, votes several times during the season to
narrow the field of nominees from semifinalists to three
finalists and then the winner.
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Criteria
Voting is based on: quarterback skills/athletic ability,
academics, being a team player, character, leadership
and sportsmanship.
February 20, 2006, in Fort Worth, Texas
Each year the Davey O’Brien Foundation also recognizes
an outstanding high school senior student-athlete with a
$20,000 scholarship and a legendary quarterback with their
Legends Award. The Foundation also administers a Stay in
School Program for at-risk middle school students.
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Outland Trophy
Outstanding Interior Lineman
2004 Winner
Jammal Brown, Oklahoma
www.outlandtrophy.com
Recent Past Winners
2003 Robert Gallery, Iowa
2002 Rien Long, Washington State
2001 Bryant McKinnie, Miami (FL)
2000 John Henderson, Tennessee
1999 Chris Samuels, Alabama
1998 Kris Farris, UCLA
1997 Aaron Taylor, Nebraska
1995 Jonathan Ogden, UCLA
1994 Zach Wiegert, Nebraska
1993 Rob Waldrop, Arizona
1992 Will Shields, Nebraska
1991 Steve Emtman, Washington
1990 Russell Maryland, Miami (FL)
1989 Mohammed Elewonbi, BYU
1988 Tracy Rocker, Auburn
Established
1946
Presented By
Omaha Sports Committee
Steve Richardson
Executive Director
18652 Vista Del Sol
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 713-6198 (phone/fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
Dr. John H. Outland, an All-America tackle at the University
of Pennsylvania in 1897 and the benefactor of the trophy.
Voting Procedures
FWAA All-America committee selects a 25-man team with
input from its entire membership. From that team, three
finalists are selected from among offensive and defensive
interior linemen. The committee then selects the winner
from the three finalists.
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Criteria
Candidates must be interior linemen on offense or defense.
Ends are not eligible.
January 12, 2006, in Omaha, Nebraska
The FWAA is an organization that includes more than
800 members, the majority of whom are writers and sports
information directors. The FWAA strives for better working
relationships and environments for the media, in addition to
selecting the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year, the
Outland Trophy winner, the Bronko Nagurski winner, the
Grantland Rice Trophy winner and an All-America team.
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Outland Trophy
Outstanding Interior Lineman
2004 Winner
Jammal Brown, Oklahoma
www.fwaa.com
Recent Past Winners
2003 Robert Gallery, Iowa
2002 Rien Long, Washington State
2001 Bryant McKinnie, Miami (FL)
2000 John Henderson, Tennessee
1999 Chris Samuels, Alabama
1998 Kris Farris, UCLA
1997 Aaron Taylor, Nebraska
1995 Jonathan Ogden, UCLA
1994 Zach Wiegert, Nebraska
1993 Rob Waldrop, Arizona
1992 Will Shields, Nebraska
1991 Steve Emtman, Washington
1990 Russell Maryland, Miami (FL)
1989 Mohammed Elewonbi, BYU
1988 Tracy Rocker, Auburn
Established
1946
Presented By
Omaha Sports Committee
Steve Richardson
Executive Director
18652 Vista Del Sol
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 713-6198 (phone/fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
Dr. John H. Outland, an All-America tackle at the University
of Pennsylvania in 1897 and the benefactor of the trophy.
Voting Procedures
FWAA All-America committee selects a 25-man team with
input from its entire membership. From that team, three
finalists are selected from among offensive and defensive
interior linemen. The committee then selects the winner
from the three finalists.
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Criteria
Candidates must be interior linemen on offense or defense.
Ends are not eligible.
January 12, 2006, in Omaha, Nebraska
The FWAA is an organization that includes more than
800 members, the majority of whom are writers and sports
information directors. The FWAA strives for better working
relationships and environments for the media, in addition to
selecting the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year, the
Outland Trophy winner, the Bronko Nagurski winner, the
Grantland Rice Trophy winner and an All-America team.
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Eddie Robinson/FWAA Coach of the Year Award
Outstanding Division I-A Coach
www.eddierobinsonaward.com
Established
1957
Presented By
Football Writers Association of America,
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and America West Airlines
Steve Richardson
Executive Director
18652 Vista Del Sol
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 713-6198 (phone/fax)
[email protected]
Shawn Schoeffler
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
(480) 350-0909
[email protected]
Named After…
Eddie Robinson, the winningest coach in college football
history who coached for 56 years at Grambling State
University.
Voting Procedures
FWAA All-America committee nominates three finalists.
The three finalists are announced online, as well as during
a national teleconference. The winner is determined by a
vote of the 800-member FWAA.
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2004 Winner
Urban Meyer, Utah
Recent Past Winners
2003 Nick Saban, LSU
2002 Jim Tressel, Ohio State
1998 Phillip Fulmer, Tennessee
1997 Mike Price, Washington State
1994 Rich Brooks, Oregon
1990 Bobby Ross, Georgia Tech
1989 Bill McCartney, Colorado
1988 Lou Holtz, Notre Dame
1987 Dick MacPherson, Syracuse
Criteria
All Division I-A head coaches are eligible.
2005 Presentation
January 2, 2006
Televised announcement at half-time of the
Proceeds benefit the Eddie Robinson Foundation.
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Eddie Robinson/FWAA Coach of the Year Award
Outstanding Division I-A Coach
www.fwaa.com
Established
1957
Presented By
Football Writers Association of America,
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and America West Airlines
Steve Richardson
Executive Director
18652 Vista Del Sol
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 713-6198 (phone/fax)
[email protected]
Shawn Schoeffler
(480) 350-0909
[email protected]
Named After…
Eddie Robinson, the winningest coach in college football
history who coached for 56 years at Grambling State
University.
Voting Procedures
FWAA All-America committee nominates three finalists.
The three finalists are announced online, as well as during
a national teleconference. The winner is determined by a
vote of the 800-member FWAA.
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2004 Winner
Urban Meyer, Utah
Recent Past Winners
2003 Nick Saban, LSU
2002 Jim Tressel, Ohio State
1998 Phillip Fulmer, Tennessee
1997 Mike Price, Washington State
1994 Rich Brooks, Oregon
1990 Bobby Ross, Georgia Tech
1989 Bill McCartney, Colorado
1988 Lou Holtz, Notre Dame
1987 Dick MacPherson, Syracuse
Criteria
All Division I-A head coaches are eligible.
2005 Presentation
January 2, 2006
Televised announcement at half-time of the
Proceeds benefit the Eddie Robinson Foundation.
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Jim Thorpe Award
Outstanding Defensive Back
www.jimthorpeassoc.org
selection committee consisting of former players, coaches,
journalists and representatives of the major conferences to
determine the winner.
2004 Winner
Carlos Rogers, Auburn
Established
1986
Presented By
Jim Thorpe Association
W. Lynne Draper
Executive Director
PO Box 270716
Oklahoma City, OK 73137
(405) 427-1400 (phone)
(405) 495-7602 (fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
Jim Thorpe, a first-team Walter Camp All-America
selection in 1911 and 1912. He won gold medals in the
decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Olympics, played
professional baseball, and in 1920, was elected the first
president of what would become the National Football
League.
Voting Procedures
A watch list of outstanding defensive backs is determined
at the beginning of the football season. The Jim Thorpe
Association screening committee narrows the field to 10
semifinalists during the first week in November before
selecting three finalists the week before Thanksgiving. The
names of the finalists are submitted to a national
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Recent Past Winners
2002 Terence Newman, Kansas State
2000 Jamar Fletcher, Wisconsin
1999 Tyrone Carter, Minnesota
1998 Antoine Winfield, Ohio State
1996 Lawrence Wright, Florida
1995 Greg Myers, Colorado State
1994 Chris Hudson, Colorado
1993 Antonio Langham, Alabama
1992 Deon Figures, Colorado
1991 Terrell Buckley, Florida State
1990 Darryll Lewis, Arizona
1989 Mark Carrier, USC
February 7, 2006, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The association manages the Oklahoma Sports Hall of
Fame and several charity events in cooperation with the
NFL Players Association. Its “Bright Path” youth program
for children 18 and younger includes All-Star basketball
and football games in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, several
scholarship programs, Oklahoma’s outstanding high
school senior award and the “Bright Path Club” for
elementary school children.
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Jim Thorpe Award
Outstanding Defensive Back
www.jimthorpeassoc.org
selection committee consisting of former players, coaches,
journalists and representatives of the major conferences to
determine the winner.
2004 Winner
Carlos Rogers, Auburn
Established
1986
Presented By
W. Lynne Draper
Executive Director
PO Box 270716
Oklahoma City, OK 73137
(405) 427-1400 (phone)
(405) 495-7602 (fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
Jim Thorpe, a first-team Walter Camp All-America
selection in 1911 and 1912. He won gold medals in the
decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Olympics, played
professional baseball, and in 1920, was elected the first
president of what would become the National Football
League.
Voting Procedures
A watch list of outstanding defensive backs is determined
at the beginning of the football season. The Jim Thorpe
Association screening committee narrows the field to 10
semifinalists during the first week in November before
selecting three finalists the week before Thanksgiving. The
names of the finalists are submitted to a national
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Recent Past Winners
2002 Terence Newman, Kansas State
2000 Jamar Fletcher, Wisconsin
1999 Tyrone Carter, Minnesota
1998 Antoine Winfield, Ohio State
1996 Lawrence Wright, Florida
1995 Greg Myers, Colorado State
1994 Chris Hudson, Colorado
1993 Antonio Langham, Alabama
1992 Deon Figures, Colorado
1991 Terrell Buckley, Florida State
1990 Darryll Lewis, Arizona
1989 Mark Carrier, USC
February 7, 2006, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The association manages the Oklahoma Sports Hall of
Fame and several charity events in cooperation with the
NFL Players Association. Its “Bright Path” youth program
for children 18 and younger includes All-Star basketball
and football games in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, several
scholarship programs, Oklahoma’s outstanding high
school senior award and the “Bright Path Club” for
elementary school children.
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Doak Walker Award
Outstanding Running Back
www.doakwalkeraward.com
Established
1990
Presented By
SMU Athletic Forum
Lisa Chou
Executive Director
Becky Walker
Associate Director
Jeff Lockhart
Assistant Director
SMU Athletic Forum
PO Box 750460
Dallas, TX 75275-0460
(214) 768-4314 (phone)
(214) 768-3570 (fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
Doak Walker, the 1948 Heisman Trophy winner and threetime All-American from SMU. He is a member of the
College and Pro Football Halls of Fame. Walker spent six
seasons with the Detroit Lions, leading the team to NFL
championships in 1952 and 1953 and earning All-Pro
honors four times.
Voting Procedures
The recipient is chosen by the Doak Walker Award National
Selection Committee comprised of sports writers,
television commentators, radio sports personalities and
former All-America and NFL All-Pro football players.
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2004 Winner
Cedric Benson, Texas
Recent Past Winners
2003 Chris Perry, Michigan
2001 Luke Staley, BYU
2000 LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU
1996 Byron Hanspard, Texas Tech
1993 Bam Morris, Texas Tech
1992 Garrison Hearst, Georgia
Criteria
Candidates for the Doak Walker Award must:
play predominantly in a running back position; make
extraordinary contributions to his team; be enrolled in
a degree program and in good academic standing;
exhibit the characteristics of sportsmanship and fair play
associated with Doak Walker.
February 27, 2006, in Dallas, Texas
The SMU Athletic Forum produces four annual luncheons
and the Doak Walker Award Presentation Banquet.
Proceeds benefit athletic programs at SMU.
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Doak Walker Award
Outstanding Running Back
www.doakwalkeraward.com
Established
1990
Presented By
SMU Athletic Forum
Lisa Chou
Executive Director
Becky Walker
Associate Director
Jeff Lockhart
Assistant Director
SMU Athletic Forum
PO Box 750460
Dallas, TX 75275-0460
(214) 768-4314 (phone)
(214) 768-3570 (fax)
[email protected]
Named After…
Doak Walker, the 1948 Heisman Trophy winner and threetime All-American from SMU. He is a member of the
College and Pro Football Halls of Fame. Walker spent six
seasons with the Detroit Lions, leading the team to NFL
championships in 1952 and 1953 and earning All-Pro
honors four times.
Voting Procedures
The recipient is chosen by the Doak Walker Award National
Selection Committee comprised of sports writers,
television commentators, radio sports personalities and
former All-America and NFL All-Pro football players.
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2004 Winner
Cedric Benson, Texas
Recent Past Winners
2003 Chris Perry, Michigan
2001 Luke Staley, BYU
2000 LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU
1996 Byron Hanspard, Texas Tech
1993 Bam Morris, Texas Tech
1992 Garrison Hearst, Georgia
Criteria
Candidates for the Doak Walker Award must:
play predominantly in a running back position; make
extraordinary contributions to his team; be enrolled in
a degree program and in good academic standing;
exhibit the characteristics of sportsmanship and fair play
associated with Doak Walker.
February 27, 2006, in Dallas, Texas
The SMU Athletic Forum produces four annual luncheons
and the Doak Walker Award Presentation Banquet.
Proceeds benefit athletic programs at SMU.
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Most Inspirational Player (or team)
www.wdwpress.com/spirit
Rimington Trophy
Most Outstanding Center
www.rimingtontrophy.com
Presented By
Disney Sports Attractions
Presented By
Boomer Esiason Foundation
Liz Benz
Sports Publicist
Walt Disney World Media Relations
PO Box 10000
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000
(407) 566-5339 (phone)
(407) 566-5320 (fax)
[email protected]
Elon Werner
Director of Communications
The Sports Group, LLC
325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 2120
Dallas, TX 75201
214-631-7747 (phone)
[email protected]
About the Award
The Disney’s Wide World of Sports Spirit Award has been
presented annually since 1996 to college football’s most
inspirational player (or team). Representatives of Disney
Sports Attractions and ESPN created the Disney Spirit
Award with hopes of honoring college football studentathletes who overcome physical, emotional and other
challenges within their lives, while also demonstrating an
undying love for the sport. The Disney Spirit Award is not
based on statistics or other on-field records or achievements. The award is based on bravery, courage, overcoming adversity and passion for college football.
Recent Past Winners
2004 Tim Frisby, South Carolina
2003 Neil Parry, San Jose State
2002 Dewayne White, Louisville
2001 U.S. Service Academies (Air Force, Army, Navy)
2000 Hameen Ali, William & Mary
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About the Award
The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most
outstanding center in college football. Dave Rimington,
the award’s namesake, is the most decorated center in
college football history as a Lombardi Award winner and
the only player ever to win the coveted Outland Trophy in
consecutive years.
The five-year old trophy is presented by Canon USA, Black
& Decker, and Power Sentry. Since its inception, the
Rimington Trophy has raised over $450,000 for the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which is hosted by the Boomer
Esiason Foundation that to date has raised over
$25,000,000.
Recent Past Winners
2004 David Baas, Michigan/ Ben Wilkerson, LSU
2003 Jake Grove, Virginia Tech
2002 Brett Romberg, Miami (FL)
2001 LeCharles Bentley, Ohio State
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Most Inspirational Player (or team)
www.wdwpress.com/spirit
Rimington Trophy
Most Outstanding Center
www.rimingtontrophy.com
Presented By
Disney Sports Attractions
Presented By
Boomer Esiason Foundation
Liz Benz
Sports Publicist
Walt Disney World Media Relations
PO Box 10000
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000
(407) 566-5339 (phone)
(407) 566-5320 (fax)
[email protected]
Elon Werner
Director of Communications
The Sports Group, LLC
325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 2120
Dallas, TX 75201
214-631-7747 (phone)
[email protected]
About the Award
The Disney’s Wide World of Sports Spirit Award has been
presented annually since 1996 to college football’s most
inspirational player (or team). Representatives of Disney
Sports Attractions and ESPN created the Disney Spirit
Award with hopes of honoring college football studentathletes who overcome physical, emotional and other
challenges within their lives, while also demonstrating an
undying love for the sport. The Disney Spirit Award is not
based on statistics or other on-field records or achievements. The award is based on bravery, courage, overcoming adversity and passion for college football.
Recent Past Winners
2004 Tim Frisby, South Carolina
2003 Neil Parry, San Jose State
2002 Dewayne White, Louisville
2001 U.S. Service Academies (Air Force, Army, Navy)
2000 Hameen Ali, William & Mary
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About the Award
The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most
outstanding center in college football. Dave Rimington,
the award’s namesake, is the most decorated center in
college football history as a Lombardi Award winner and
the only player ever to win the coveted Outland Trophy in
consecutive years.
The five-year old trophy is presented by Canon USA, Black
& Decker, and Power Sentry. Since its inception, the
Rimington Trophy has raised over $450,000 for the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which is hosted by the Boomer
Esiason Foundation that to date has raised over
$25,000,000.
Recent Past Winners
2004 David Baas, Michigan/ Ben Wilkerson, LSU
2003 Jake Grove, Virginia Tech
2002 Brett Romberg, Miami (FL)
2001 LeCharles Bentley, Ohio State
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www.espn.com
Chuck Gerber
Executive Vice President
11001 Rushmore Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 973-5250 (phone)
(704) 973-5090 (fax)
[email protected]
John Vassallo
Senior Coordinating Producer - Remote
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 973-5032 (phone)
(704) 973-5090 (fax)
[email protected]
Shawn Murphy
Senior Coordinating Producer - Studio
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 973-5013 (phone)
(704) 973-5090 (fax)
ESPN broadcasts The Home Depot College Football
Awards live from The Walt Disney World Resort in Lake
Buena Vista, Florida.
The Home Depot College Football Awards
December 8, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
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2005 NCFAA Directory - National College Football Awards Association

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