2008 NCFAA Directory - National College Football Awards Association

NATIONAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL 

AWARDS ASSOCIATION 

The NCFAA was formed in 1997 as a coalition of major 

collegiate football awards, aligning to share information 

and bolster individual member awards. 

NCFAA Officers 

W. Lynne Draper, President 

Robert Clark, Vice President 

Jeff Lockhart, Treasurer/Secretary 

Tom Lally, Director at Large 

Danielle Moorman, 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 former 

University of Texas coach Darrell Royal. Keith Jackson received 

the award in 2003, Vince Dooley was the 2004 recipient, 

Tom Osborne received the award in 2005 and Chuck Neinas 

received the award in 2006. Frank Broyles received the 

award in 2007. 

NCFAA.org

2008-09 NCFAA Directory 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Members 

Bednarik Award 2 

Biletnikoff Award 4 

Frank Broyles Award 6 

Butkus Award ® 8 

Walter Camp Player of the Year Award 10 

Vincent dePaul Draddy Trophy 12 

Lou Groza Award 14 

Ray Guy Award 16 

Heisman Memorial Trophy Award 18 

Rotary Lombardi Award 20 

John Mackey Award 22 

Maxwell Award 24 

Munger Award 26 

Bronko Nagurski Trophy 28 

Davey O’Brien Award 30 

Outland Trophy 32 

Rimington Trophy 34 

Eddie Robinson/FWAA Coach of the Year 36 

Jim Thorpe Award 38 

Doak Walker Award 40 

Associate Member 

Disney’s Wide World of Sports Spirit Award 42 

Other 

ESPN Regional Television 43 

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Bednarik Award 

Outstanding Defensive Player 

www.maxwellfootballclub.org 

Established 

1995 

Presented By 

Robert W. Maxwell Memorial Football Club 

Robert T. Clark 

Executive Director 

Maxwell Football Club 

PO Box 1067 

Roslyn, PA 19001 

(610) 277-8900 (phone) 

(610) 277-2239 (fax) 

bobclark@maxwellfootball.org 

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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Voting Procedures 

Division I head coaches, members of the Maxwell Football Club, as 

well as sportswriters and sportscasters from across the country vote. 

2007 Winner 

Dan Connor, Penn State 

Past Winners 

2006 Paul Posluszny, Penn State 


2004 David Pollack, Georgia 

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 


Additional Information 

Proceeds from the Maxwell Football Club benefit numerous 

charitable organizations. 

For a full list of past recipients, visit NCFAA.org 

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Biletnikoff Award 

Outstanding Receiver 

www.biletnikoffaward.com 

Established 

1994 

Presented By 

Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc. 

P.O. Box 10762 

Tallahassee, FL 32302 

Mark Bonn 

Chairman 

Walter Manley III 

Former Chairman 

(850) 766-0800 

prof.wwmii@comcast.net 

Ritchie Pickron 

Chairman Elect 

pickron@comcast.net 


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. 


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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2007 Winner 

Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech 

Recent Past Winners 

2006 Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech 

2005 Mike Hass, Oregon State 

2004 Braylon Edwards, Michigan 

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 

1995 Terry Glenn, Ohio State 

1994 Bobby Engram, Penn State 

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. 

• Must not have been declared to be ineligible to 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. 

2008 Presentation Banquet 

February 13, 2009 in Tallahassee, Florida 


The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation has presented the 

award for the past 13 years. It has provided nearly 80 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 

Established 

1996 

Presented By 

Rotary Club of Little Rock 

David Bazzel Karen Fetzer 

The Rotary Club of Little Rock 

1501 N. University Ave., Suite 240 

Little Rock, AR 72207 

(501) 663-0063 (phone) 

(501) 663-4525 (fax) 

lrrotary@alltel.net 

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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2007 Winner 

Jim Heacock, Ohio State 

Past Winners 

2006 Bud Foster, Virginia Tech 

2005 Greg Davis, Texas 

2004 Gene Chizik, Auburn 

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 


December 2, 2008 11:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel 


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 eight 

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 

www.thebutkusaward.com 

www.butkusfoundation.org 

Established 

1985 

Presented By 

Butkus Foundation 

Ron Arp 

Butkus Foundation 

18920 NE 227th Avenue 

Bush Prairie, WA 98606 

(360) 601-2991 (phone) 

rarp@butkusfoundation.org 


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. 

“When a player receives the Butkus Award he will know two things. 

First, he is recognized as the best of the best linebackers in America. 

Second, and in the long run most important, he will understand that 

this recognition brings a responsibility to serve others by giving back.” 

-- Dick Butkus 


Selection will be conducted by an independent 51-person Butkus 

Award Selection Committee of prominent scouts and journalists 

directed by Hub Arkush of Pro Football Weekly. 

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2007 Winner 

James Laurinaitis, Ohio State 

Past Winners 

2006 Patrick Willis, Mississippi 


2004 Derrick Johnson, Texas 

2003 Teddy Lehman, Oklahoma 

2002 E.J. Henderson, Maryland 

2001 Rocky Calmus, Oklahoma 

2000 Dan Morgan, Miami (FL) 

1999 LaVar Arrington, Penn State 

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 

1985 Brian Bosworth, Oklahoma 

2008 Presentation Dinner and Awards Gala 

January 13, 2009, at the National Italian American Sports Hall of 

Fame in Chicago, IL 


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Walter Camp 

Player of the Year Award 

Outstanding Player 

“All-America Team” 

www.waltercamp.org 

Established 

1967 

Presented By 

Walter Camp Football Foundation 

John Barbarotta 

President 

Tom Lally 

Strategic Relations 

Walter Camp Football Foundation 

61 Norwill Drive 

North Branford, CT 06471 

(203) 675-1722 (phone) 

tflally@comcast.net 


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. 

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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. 

2007 Winner 

Darren McFadden, Arkansas 


2006 Troy Smith, Ohio State 

2005 Reggie Bush, USC 

2004 Matt Leinart, USC 

2003 Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh 

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 


January 8-11, 2009, in New Haven, Connecticut 


Proceeds from the Walter Camp Football Foundation benefit 

numerous charities. 


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The Vincent dePaul 

Draddy Trophy 

Best in academic success, citizenship 

and football performance 

www.footballfoundation.org/draddy.php 

Established 

1990 

Presented By 

HealthSouth and the National Football Foundation 

Archie Manning 

Chairman 

Steven Hatchell 

President and CEO 

Phil Marwill 

Director of Communications 

Matthew Sign 

NFF Chief Operating Officer 

The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame, Inc. 

245 East 81st Street, Suite 3R 

New York, NY 10028 

(212) 861-0041 (phone) 

pmarwill@footballfoundation.org 

msign@footballfoundation.org 


Named in the honor of Vincent dePaul Draddy, who served 

The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame 

for 33 years and 19 years as Chairman of the Board. 

Criteria 

Candidates must be in their final year of eligibility; possess a 

3.2 GPA or better; have outstanding football ability as a first team 

player; and have demonstrated strong citizenship and leadership. 

The trophy has become the most prestigious and desirable 

“academic” award in college football. The trophy, often referred 

to as the “Academic Heisman,” recognizes an individual as the 

absolute best in the country for his academic success, football 

performance and exemplary community leadership. 

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2007 Winner 

Dallas Griffin, Texas 


2006 Brian Leonard, Rutgers 

2005 Rudy Niswanger, LSU 

2004 Michael Munoz, Tennessee 

2003 Craig Krenzel, Ohio State 

2002 Brandon Roberts, Washington, St. Louis 

2001 Joaquin Gonzalez, Miami (FL) 

2000 Kyle Vanden Bosch, Nebraska 

1999 Chad Pennington, Marshall 

1998 Matt Stinchcomb, Georgia 

1997 Peyton Manning, Tennessee 


1995 Bobby Hoying, Ohio State 

1994 Robert Zatechka, Nebraska 

1993 Thomas Burns, Virginia 

1992 Jim Hansen, Colorado 

1991 John B. Culpepper, Florida 

1990 Chris Howard, Air Force Academy 


December 9, 2008, winner announced at 

51st NFF Annual Awards Dinner 


Founded in 1947 with leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, 

legendary Army coach Earl “Red” Blaik and immortal journalist 

Grantland Rice, The National Football Foundation & College Hall 

of Fame, a non-profit educational organization, runs programs 

designed to use the power of amateur football in developing 

scholarship, citizenship and athletic achievement in young people. 

With 121 chapters and 12,000 members nationwide, NFF programs 

include the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind., the 

NFF Hampshire Honor Society, Play It Smart, the NFF-FWAA 

Football Forum, the NFF Gridiron Club of New York City, and 

scholarships of over $1 million for college and high school scholarathletes. 

The NFF presents the MacArthur Trophy, the Draddy Trophy, 

presented by HealthSouth, and releases the Bowl Championship Series 

(BCS) Standings. Learn more at www.footballfoundation.org. 

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For a full list of past recipients, visit NCFAA.org

Lou Groza Award 

Outstanding Kicker 

www.lougrozaaward.com 

Established 

1992 

Presented By 

Palm Beach County Sports Commission 

Bill Davis 

Chairman, Lou Groza Award Committee 

bdavis@privatefundingspecialists.com 

Gerry Baron 


Charlie Dunn 

Director of Marketing 

Palm Beach County Sports Commission 

1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 1410 

West Palm Beach, FL 33401 

(561) 233-3180 (phone) 

(561) 233-3125 (fax) 

gbaron@palmbeachsports.com 

cdunn@palmbeachsports.com 


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. 


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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2007 Winner 

Thomas Weber, Arizona State 


2006 Arthur Carmody, Louisville 

2005 Alexis Serna, Oregon State 

2004 Mike Nugent, Ohio State 

2003 Jonathan Nichols, Mississippi 

2002 Nate Kaeding, Iowa 

2001 Seth Marler, Tulane 

2000 Jonathan Ruffin, Cincinnati 

1999 Sebastian Janikowski, Florida State 

1998 Sebastian Janikowski, Florida State 

1997 Martin Gramatica, Kansas State 

1996 Marc Primanti, North Carolina State 

1995 Michael Reeder, TCU 

1994 Steve McLaughlin, Arizona 


December 9, 2008, Palm Beach County Convention Center, 

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 

www.augustasportscouncil.org 

Established 

2000 

Presented By 

Greater Augusta Sports Council 

Tammy Stout 


PO Box 1331 

Augusta, GA 30903 

(706) 722-8326 (phone) 

(706) 823-6609 (fax) 

tammy@augustasportscouncil.org 

Randy DuTeau 

Event Manager 

PO Box 1331 

Augusta, GA 30903 

(706) 722-8326 (phone) 

(706) 823-6609 (fax) 

randy@augustasportscouncil.org 


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. 

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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. 

2007 Winner 

Durant Brooks, Georgia Tech 

Past Winners 

2006 Daniel Sepulveda, Baylor 

2005 Ryan Plackemeier, Wake Forest 

2004 Daniel Sepulveda, Baylor 

2003 B.J. Sander, Ohio State 

2002 Mark Mariscal, Colorado 

2001 Travis Dorsch, Purdue 

2000 Kevin Stemke, Wisconsin 

Local Award Celebration 

This event is held every February in Augusta, GA. It has featured such 

notable speakers as Terry Bradshaw, Larry Csonka, Al Davis and Dan 

Marino, who assisted in presenting youth achievement awards, and 

recognized the Ray Guy Award winner. 


The Greater Augusta Sports Council is a 501-c-3 organization 

charged with marketing the area’s sports expertise to event planners 

across the country. The sports tourism resume of this community 

continues to expand each year by hosting tens of thousands of 

amateur sports enthusiasts for events and activities. 


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Heisman Memorial Trophy Award 


www.heisman.com 

Established 

1935 

Presented By 

Heisman Trophy Trust 

Rob Whalen 


Heisman Memorial Trophy 

17 Battery Place, Suite 943 


(212) 425-7000 (phone) 

(212) 269-4547 (fax) 

(914) 489-8616 (mobile) 

rob@heisman.com 


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. 


926 Heisman electors comprised of 870 members of the electronic 

and print media, all of the 55 living former Heisman winners, and 

one overall fan vote. 

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2007 Winner 

Tim Tebow, Florida 




2004 Matt Leinart, USC 

2003 Jason White, Oklahoma 

2002 Carson Palmer, USC 


2000 Chris Weinke, Florida State 







The Heisman Memorial Trophy annually recognizes the outstanding 

college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of 

excellence with integrity. Winners epitomize great ability combined with 

diligence, perserverance and hard work. The Heisman Trophy Trust ensures 

the continuation and integrity of this award. The Trust, furthermore, has 

a charitable mission to support amateur athletics and to provide greater 

opportunities to the youth of our country. Our goal through these 

charitable endeavors is for the Heisman Trophy to symbolize the fostering 

of a sense of community responsibility and service to our youth, especially 

those disadvantaged or afflicted. All assets of the Trust beyond the expense 

of maintaining the annual presentation of the Heisman Memorial Trophy 

are reserved for such charitable causes. The Trustees, who all serve pro 

bono, are guided by a devotion to college football are committed to 

community service and the valued tradition which the Trophy represents. 

2008 Presentation 

December 13, 2008 

Live televised announcement 

December 15, 2008 

74th Annual Heisman Memorial Trophy Dinner 


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Rotary Lombardi Award 

Outstanding Lineman 

www.rotarylombardiaward.org 

Established 

1970 

Presented By 

Rotary Club of Houston 

Bree Darwent 


Vicki Brentin 

2009 General Chair 

Rotary Lombardi Award 

Rotary Club of Houston 

8582 Katy Freeway, Suite 225 

Houston, TX 77024 

bree@rotaryhouston.org 

(713) 973-9936 (phone) 

(713) 973-8077 (fax) 

rotary@rotaryhouston.org 

Ken Scott 

Ken Scott Communications 

Public Relations Director 

Rotary Lombardi Committee 

projects@rotaryhouston.org 


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.” 


A selection committee of more than 400 Division 1-A college football 

coaches, writers, broadcasters and previous finalists participate in 

a three-tiered balloting process. Each year, the selection committee 

selects 12 semi-finalists, four finalists and the winner. 

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Criteria 

Criteria for Eligibility: The Rotary Lombardi Award goes to the 

Division 1-A college football lineman – offensive or defensive – who, 

in addition to displaying outstanding performance and ability, best 

exemplifies the character and discipline of Vince Lombardi. The young 

man must have the following qualifications: 

1. Be a down lineman, end-to-end, either on offense or defense, setting 

up no farther than 10 yards to the left or right of the ball at the time 

of the snap. 

2. Be a linebacker on defense, setting up no farther than five yards deep 

from the line of scrimmage. 

3. Does not come out of the offensive backfield and set up on the line 

of scrimmage as a blocker or receiver, or listed in the program as a 

back or receiver. 

4. Shows leadership, courage, desire, respect for authority and discipline. 

5. Need not be a senior. 

2007 Winner 

Glenn Dorsey, LSU 


2006 LaMarr Woodley, Michigan 

2005 A.J. Hawk, Ohio State 

2004 David Pollack, Georgia 

2003 Tommie Harris, Oklahoma 

2002 Terrell Suggs, Arizona State 

2001 Julius Peppers, North Carolina 

2000 Jamal Reynolds, Florida State 

1999 Corey Moore, Virginia Tech 

1998 Dat Nguyen, Texas A&M 

1997 Grant Wistrom, Nebraska 

1996 Orlando Pace, Ohio State 


1994 Warren Sapp, Miami (FL) 

1993 Aaron Taylor, Notre Dame 


December 10, 2008, Hilton Americas Hotel - Houston, Texas 


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John Mackey Award 

Outstanding Tight End 

www.nassausports.org 

Established 

2000 

Presented By 

Nassau County Sports Commission 

Bryan Revello 


Nassau County Sports Commission 

800 Community Drive, Suite 306 

Manhasset, NY 11030 

(516) 365-9625 (phone) 

(516) 365-3632 (fax) 

bryan@nassausports.org 


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. 

2007 Winner 

Fred Davis, USC 

Past Winners 

2006 Matt Spaeth, Minnesota 

2005 Marcedes Lewis, UCLA 

2004 Heath Miller, Virginia 

2003 Kellen Winslow II, Miami (FL) 

2002 Dallas Clark, Iowa 

2001 Daniel Graham, Colorado 

2000 Tim Stratton, Purdue 


April 27, 2009, 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 



Established 

1937 

Presented By 





PO Box 1067 


(610) 277-8900 (phone) 

(610) 277-2239 (fax) 

bobclark@maxwellfootballclub.org 

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. 


Division I head coaches, members of the Maxwell Football Club, as 

well as sportswriters and sportscasters from across the country vote. 

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2007 Winner 



2006 Brady Quinn, Notre Dame 

2005 Vince Young, Texas 


2003 Eli Manning, Mississippi 


2001 Ken Dorsey, Miami (FL) 

2000 Drew Brees, Purdue 






1994 Kerry Collins, Penn State 



1991 Desmond Howard, Michigan 

1990 Ty Detmer, BYU 

1989 Anthony Thompson, Indiana 

1988 Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State 

1987 Don McPherson, Syracuse 

1986 Vinny Testaverde, Miami (FL) 

1985 Chuck Long, Iowa 


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Munger Award 

College Coach of the Year 


Established 

1989 

Presented By 





PO Box 1067 


(610) 277-8900 (phone) 

(610) 277-2239 (fax) 

bobclark@maxwellfootballclub.org 

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. 


Division I head coaches, members of the Maxwell 

Football Club, as well as sportswriters and sportscasters 

from across the country vote. 

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2007 Winner 

Mark Mangino, Kansas State 


2006 Greg Schiano, Rutgers 

2005 Joe Paterno, Penn State 

2004 Urban Meyer, Utah 

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 


1993 Terry Bowden, Auburn 

1992 Gene Stallings, Alabama 

1991 Don James, Washington 


1989 Glenn Schembechler, Michigan 


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Bronko Nagurski Trophy 

Outstanding Defensive Player 

www.touchdownclub.com 

Established 

1993 

Presented By 

Charlotte Touchdown Club 

John Rocco 


7725 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Suite 103 

Charlotte, NC 28277 

(704) 347-2918 (phone) 

(704) 362-0411 (fax) 

jrocco@touchdownclub.com 

Steve Richardson 


Football Writers Association of America 

18652 Vista Del Sol 

Dallas, TX 75287 

(972) 713-6198 (phone) 

tigerfwaa@aol.com 

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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. 


FWAA All-America committee selects a defensive team with 

input from the entire membership. From that team, five finalists 

are selected. 

2007 Winner 



2006 James Laurinaitis, Ohio State 

2005 Elvis Dumervil, Louisville 

2004 Derrick Johnson, Texas 

2003 Derrick Strait, Oklahoma 

2002 Terrell Suggs, Arizona State 

2001 Roy Williams, Oklahoma 

2000 Dan Morgan, Miami (FL) 

1999 Corey Moore, Virginia Tech 

1998 Champ Bailey, Georgia 





December 7, 2008, in Charlotte, North Carolina 


Through annual events and activities, the Charlotte 

Touchdown Club has raised nearly $1 million since 1991 

to benefit area high school athletic programs throughout 

the Charlotte, North Carolina region. 


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Davey O’Brien Award 

Best Quarterback 

www.DaveyOBrien.org 

Established 

1977 

Presented By 

Davey O’Brien Foundation 

Danielle Moorman 


306 West Seventh Street, Suite 305 

Fort Worth, TX 76102 

(817) 338-3488 (phone) 

(817) 999-0809 (mobile) 

(817) 335-7737 (fax) 

Danielle@DaveyOBrien.org 


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. 


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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2007 Winner 




2005 Vince Young, Texas 



2002 Brad Banks, Iowa 


2000 Chris Weinke, Florida State 

1999 Joe Hamilton, Georgia Tech 

1998 Michael Bishop, Kansas State 




1994 Kerry Collins, Penn State 





1989 Andre Ware, Houston 

Criteria 

Voting is based on: quarterback skills/athletic ability, academics, 

being a team player, character, leadership and sportsmanship. 


February 16, 2009, 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. 


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Outland Trophy 

Outstanding Interior Lineman 

www.fwaa.com 

Established 

1946 

Presented By 


Greater Omaha Sports Committee 






(972) 713-6198 



Dr. John H. Outland, an All-America tackle at the University 

of Pennsylvania in 1897 and the benefactor of the trophy. 


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. 

Criteria 

Candidates must be interior linemen on offense or defense. 

Ends are not eligible. 

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2007 Winner 



2006 Joe Thomas, Wisconsin 

2005 Greg Eslinger, Minnesota 

2004 Jammal Brown, Oklahoma 

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 


January 15, 2009, in Omaha, Nebraska 


The FWAA is an organization that includes nearly 900 

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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Rimington Trophy 

Outstanding Center 

www.rimingtontrophy.com 

Established: 

2000 

Presented By: 

Boomer Esiason Foundation 

Dave Rimington 

President 


Seth Gonzales 

Media Relations 


52 Vanderbilt Avenue 

15th Floor 


(646) 292-7946 (phone) 

sethbef@yahoo.com 

sgonzales@esiason.org 

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Shannon Gubbels 


Nebraska Chapter of the CFF 

(402) 330-6164 

sgubbels@cff.org 

Named After: 

Dave Rimington, the only two-time winner of the Outland Trophy 

(1981 & 1982), and considered by many as the best college lineman of 

all time. Rimington’s collegiate accolades also include the 1982 Lombardi 

Award, two time All-American, and is a member of the College Football 

Hall of Fame. Rimington went on to play seven years in the NFL with 

the Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles from 1983 through 

1990. Currently Dave serves as President of the Boomer Esiason 

Foundation which raises money for the fight against Cystic Fibrosis. 

Voting Procedure: 

The winner of the Rimington Trophy will be selected by determining 

the consensus All-American center pick from four existing All America 

Teams. The Rimington Trophy committee uses the American Football 

Coaches Association, Walter Camp Foundation, Sporting News and 

Football Writers Association of America.

The policy is to count all players that play primarily the center 

position for their respective teams as centers, even though they 

may be listed as guards or tackles on the four All American teams. 

The center with the most first team votes will be determined the 

winner. If there is a tie with first team votes, then the center with 

most second team votes will win. If there is still a tie, the winner 

will be determined by the Rimington Trophy committee. 

2007 Winner: 

Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas 

Past Winners: 

2006 Dan Mozes, West Virginia 

2005 Greg Eslinger, Minnesota 

2004 David Baas, Michigan (Co Recipient) 

2004 Ben Wilkerson, LSU (Co Recipient) 

2003 Jake Grove, Minnesota 

2002 Brett Romberg, Miami (FL) 

2001 LeCharles Bentley, Ohio State 

2000 Dominic Raiola, Nebraska 

2008 Presentation Banquet: 

January 17, 2009, at the Rococo Theater in Lincoln, NE 

Additional Information: 

All proceeds from the Rimington Trophy aid in the fight against 

Cystic Fibrosis. To date the Rimington Trophy and its related events 

have raised over $900,000 for the Boomer Esiason Foundation. In 

addition to the award for the most outstanding center at the Division 

I-A level the Rimington Trophy Committee also recognizes the top 

centers from Division I-AA, Division II, Division III and the NAIA. 

In 2005 the Rimington Trophy presented the inaugural President 

Gerald R. Ford Legends of Center Award which recognizes former 

centers who have achieved excellence in philanthropy and the business 

community. The 2007 Gerald R. Ford Legends Center Award was 

presented to Alex Kroll, former Rutgers great and former Chairman/ 

CEO of Young & Rubicam, Inc. 


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Eddie Robinson/FWAA Coach of the Year Award 

Outstanding Bowl Subdivision Coach 

www.fwaa.com 

Established 

1957 

Presented By 

Football Writers Association of America, 

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl 






(972) 713-6198 


Shawn Schoeffler 

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl 

(480) 350-0909 

sschoeffler@fiestabowl.org 


Eddie Robinson who coached for 56 years at Grambling State 

University and won 408 games. 


FWAA All-America committee nominates finalists. 

The winner is determined by a vote of the 900-member FWAA. 

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2007 Winner 

Mark Mangino, Kansas 


2006 Greg Schiano, Rutgers 

2005 Charlie Weis, Notre Dame 

2004 Urban Meyer, Utah 

2003 Nick Saban, LSU 

2002 Jim Tressel, Ohio State 

2001 Ralph Friedgen, Maryland 

2000 Bob Stoops, Oklahoma 

1999 Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech 

1998 Phillip Fulmer, Tennessee 

1997 Mike Price, Washington State 

1996 Bruce Snyder, Arizona State 

1995 Gary Barnett, Northwestern 

1994 Rich Brooks, Oregon 

1993 Terry Bowden, Auburn 

1992 Gene Stallings, Alabama 

1991 Don James, Washington 

1990 Bobby Ross, Georgia Tech 

1989 Bill McCartney, Colorado 

1988 Lou Holtz, Notre Dame 

1987 Dick MacPherson, Syracuse 


Criteria 

All Bowl Subdivision head coaches are eligible. 

2008 Presentation 

January 2009, in Phoenix, Arizona 


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Jim Thorpe Award 

Outstanding Defensive Back 

www.jimthorpeassoc.org 

Established 

1986 

Presented By 

Jim Thorpe Association 

W. Lynne Draper 

President 

Jim Thorpe Association 

PO Box 270716 

Oklahoma City, OK 73137 

(405) 427-1400 (phone) 

(405) 495-7602 (fax) 

thorpeaward@cox.net 


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. 


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 selection committee consisting of former players, coaches, 

journalists and representatives of the major conferences to determine 

the winner. 

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2007 Winner 

Antoine Cason, Arizona 


2006 Aaron Ross, Texas 

2005 Michael Huff, Texas 

2004 Carlos Rogers, Auburn 

2003 Derrick Strait, Oklahoma 

2002 Terence Newman, Kansas State 

2001 Roy Williams, Oklahoma 

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 Daryl Lewis, Arizona 

1989 Mark Carrier, USC 

1988 Deion Sanders, Florida State 

1987 Bennie Blades, Miami 

Rickey Dixon, Oklahoma 

1986 Thomas Everett, Baylor 


February 9, 2009, 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 

Guaranty Bank SMU Athletic Forum 

Dana Wilcox 


dwilcox@smu.edu 

Jeff Lockhart 

Assistant Director 

Guaranty Bank SMU Athletic Forum 

PO Box 750460 

Dallas, TX 75275-0460 

(214) 768-4314 (phone) 

(214) 768-3570 (fax) 

lockhart@smu.edu 


Doak Walker, the 1948 Heisman Trophy winner and three-time 

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. 


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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2007 Winner 

Darren McFadden, Arkansas 


2006 Darren McFadden, Arkansas 


2004 Cedric Benson, Texas 

2003 Chris Perry, Michigan 


2001 Luke Staley, BYU 

2000 LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU 




1996 Byron Hanspard, Texas Tech 


1994 Rashaan Salaam, Colorado 

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 6, 2009, in Dallas, Texas 


The Guaranty Bank SMU Athletic Forum produces four annual 

luncheons and the Doak Walker Award Presentation Banquet. 

Proceeds benefit athletic programs at SMU. 


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Disney’s Wide World of Sports Spirit Award 

Most Inspirational Player (or team) 

www.wdwpress.com/spirit 

Presented By 

Disney Sports Attractions 

Tony Morreale 

Publicity Manager 

Disney Destinations, LLC 

PO Box 10000 

Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000 

(407) 566-5339 (phone) 

(407) 566-5320 (fax) 

tony.morreale@Disney.com 

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 student-athletes 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. 

2007 Winner 

Zerbin Singleton, U.S. Naval Academy 


2006 Patrick Henry Hughes, Louisville 

2005 Tulane University Football Team 

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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ESPN Regional Television 

www.espn.com 

Dan Shoemaker 

Vice President; Collegiate Development 


11001 Rushmore Drive 


(704) 973-5250 (phone) 

(304) 638-2132 (mobile) 

dan.shoemaker@espn.com 

John Vassallo 

Senior Coordinating Producer 




(704) 973-5032 (phone) 

(704) 973-5090 (fax) 

(704) 517-7615 (cell) 

john.vassallo@espn.com 

Tom Scofield 

Producer 




(704) 973-5037 (phone) 

(704) 973-5090 (fax) 

tom.scofield@espn.com 

ESPN broadcasts The Home Depot College Football Awards live 

from The Atlantic Dance Hall at the Walt Disney World Resort in 

Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 

The College Football Awards Red Carpet Show 

December 11, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Preceding and post show 

on ESPNU 

The Home Depot College Football Awards 

December 11, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN 

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