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NATIONAL 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 Offi cers

W. Lynne Draper, President Robert Clark, Vice President Lisa Chou, Treasurer/Secretary Bill Davis, Director at Large 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.

NCFAA.org 2007-08 NCFAA Directory TABLE OF CONTENTS Members Bednarik Award 2 Biletnikoff Award 4 Frank Broyles Award 6 ® 8 Walter Camp Player of the Year Award 10 Vincent dePaul Draddy Trophy 12 Award 14 16 Heisman Memorial Trophy Award 18 Rotary Lombardi Award 20 John Mackey Award 22 24 Munger Award 26 Trophy 28 Davey O’Brien Award 30 Outland Trophy 32 Rimington Trophy 34 Eddie Robinson/FWAA Coach of the Year 36 Award 38 Award 40 Associate Member Disney’s Wide World of Sports Spirit Award 42 Other ESPN Regional Television 43

1 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) [email protected]

Named After… , known as the “Iron Man,” a two-way standout with the 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.

2 Voting Procedures Division I head coaches, members of the Maxwell Football Club, as well as sportswriters and sportscasters from across the country vote.

2006 Winner , Penn State

Past Winners 2005 Paul Posluszny, Penn State 2004 , Georgia 2003 , Oklahoma 2002 E.J. Henderson, Maryland 2001 , North Carolina 2000 , Miami 1999 LaVar Arrington, Penn State 1998 , Texas A&M 1997 , Michigan 1996 , Northwestern 1995 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern

Additional Information Proceeds from the Maxwell Football Club benefi t numerous charitable organizations.

As of July 2006

3 Biletnikoff Award Outstanding Receiver www.biletnikoffaward.com

Established 1994 FPO

Presented By Tallahassee Club Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 10762 Tallahassee, FL 32302

Mark Bonn Chairman

Walter Manley III Former Chairman (850) 766-0800 [email protected]

Ritchie Pickron Chairman Elect [email protected]

Named After… , the Oakland Raiders’ career receiving leader and member of the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame. He was the Most Valuable Player in 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-profi le and geographically-diverse group of journalists, radio and television commentators and announcers, and former receivers.

4 2006 Winner , Georgia Tech

Recent Past Winners 2005 Mike Hass, Oregon State 2004 , Michigan 2003 , 2002 Charles Rogers, Michigan State 2001 Josh Reed, LSU 2000 Antonio Bryant, Pittsburgh 1999 , Stanford 1998 Troy Edwards, Louisiana Tech 1997 , 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.

2007 Presentation Banquet February 15, 2008 in Tallahassee, Florida

Additional Information 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.

5 As of July 2007 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) [email protected]

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. , Hayden Fry, Johnny Majors, Barry Switzer, Jackie Sherrill, Doug Dickey and Jimmy Johnson are just a few who studied under Coach Broyles.

6 2006 Winner Bud Foster, Virginia Tech

Past Winners 2005 Greg Davis, Texas 2004 Gene Chizik, Auburn 2003 Brian VanGorder, Georgia 2002 Norm Chow, USC 2001 , Miami (FL) 2000 Mark Mangino, Oklahoma 1999 Ralph Friedgen, Georgia Tech 1998 David Cutcliffe, Tennessee 1997 Jim Herrmann, Michigan 1996 Mickey Andrews, Florida State

2007 Presentation Banquet December 4, 2007 11:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel

Voting Procedures Each year the fi ve Broyles Award fi nalists 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 fi ve fi nalists chosen by, an enthusiastic selection committee comprised of eight of college football’s fi nest former head coaches.

Additional Information 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.

As of July 2007

7 Butkus Award® Best 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… , the former 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 National 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.

8 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 fi eld; etc.

2006 Winner , Mississippi

Past Winners 2005 Paul Posluszny, Penn State 2004 , Texas 2003 Teddy Lehman, Oklahoma 2002 E.J. Henderson, Maryland 2001 , Oklahoma 2000 Dan Morgan, Miami (FL) 1999 LaVar Arrington, Penn State 1998 , USC 1997 , Ohio State 1996 , Colorado 1995 , Illinois 1994 Dana Howard, Illinois 1993 , Nebraska 1992 Marvin Jones, Florida State 1991 , Michigan 1990 , Colorado 1989 , Michigan State 1988 , Alabama 1987 Paul McGowan, Florida State 1986 , Oklahoma 1985 Brian Bosworth, Oklahoma

2007 Presentation Dinner and Awards Gala December 2007, in Orlando, Florida

As of July 2007

9 Walter Camp Player of the Year Award Outstanding Player “All-America Team” www.waltercamp.org

Established 1967

Presented By Walter Camp Football Foundation

Alan Jackson President

Tom Lally Strategic Relations Walter Camp Football Foundation 61 Norwill Drive North Branford, CT 06471 (203) 675-1722 (phone) tfl [email protected]

Named After… Walter Camp, “The Father of ,” 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.

10 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. 2006 Winner , Ohio State Recent Past Winners 2005 , USC 2004 , USC 2003 Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh 2002 Larry Johnson, Penn State 2001 , Nebraska 2000 , Oklahoma 1999 , Wisconsin 1998 , Texas 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan 1996 , Florida 1995 , Ohio State 1994 , Colorado 1993 , Florida State 1992 , Miami (FL) 1991 , Michigan 1990 , Notre Dame 1989 Anthony Thompson, Indiana 1988 , Oklahoma State 2007 Presentation Banquet January 11-12, 2008, in New Haven, Connecticut Additional Information Proceeds from the Walter Camp Football Foundation benefi t numerous charities.

As of July 2007 11 The Vincent dePaul Draddy Trophy Best in academic success, citizenship and football performance www.footballfoundation.com/draddy.php Established 1990 Presented By Health South and the National Football Foundation Ron Johnson Chairman Steven Hatchell President and CEO Phil Marwill Director of Communications The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame 433 E. Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 1130 Irving, TX 75039 (972) 556-1000 (phone) Named After… 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 fi nal year of eligibility; possess a 3.0 GPA or better; have outstanding football ability as a fi rst 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.

12 2006 Winner Brian Leonard, Rutgers Recent Past Winners 2005 Rudy Niswanger, LSU 2004 Michael Munoz, Tennessee 2003 , Ohio State 2002 Brandon Roberts, Washington, St. Louis 2001 Joaquin Gonzalez, Miami (FL) 2000 Kyle Vanden Bosch, Nebraska 1999 , Marshall 1998 , Georgia 1997 , Tennessee 1996 Danny Wuerffel, Florida 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 2007 Presentation Banquet December 4, 2007, winner announced at 50th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Additional Information With 120 chapters and 12,000 members nationwide, The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, a nonprofi t educational organization, runs programs designed to use the power of amateur football in developing scholarship, citizenship and athletic achievement in young people. The NFF presents the MacArthur Trophy, the Draddy Trophy and releases the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) Standings. NFF programs include the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind., Play It Smart, and scholarships of over $1 million for college and high school scholar-athletes. Learn more at www.footballfoundation.org.

As of July 2007

13 Lou Groza Award Outstanding Kicker www.lougrozaaward.com

Established 1992

Presented By Palm Beach County Sports Commission

Bill Davis Chairman, Lou Groza Award Committee [email protected]

Gerry Baron Dusty Ann Williams Executive Director Event Manager

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) [email protected] [email protected]

Named After… Lou “The Toe” Groza, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who played 21 seasons with the . 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 offi cials, Division I-A head football coaches, professional football kickers and previous fi nalists.

14 2006 Winner Arthur Carmody, Louisville

Recent Past Winners 2005 Alexis Serna, Oregon State 2004 Mike Nugent, Ohio State 2003 Jonathan Nichols, Mississippi 2002 Nate Kaeding, Iowa 2001 Seth Marler, Tulane 2000 Jonathan Ruffi n, Cincinnati 1999 , Florida State 1998 Sebastian Janikowski, Florida State 1997 Martin Gramatica, Kansas State 1996 , North Carolina State 1995 Michael Reeder, TCU 1994 Steve McLaughlin, Arizona

2007 Presentation Banquet December 4, 2007, Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Additional Information 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. As of July 2007

15 Ray Guy Award Outstanding www.augustasportscouncil.org

Established 2000

Presented By Greater Augusta Sports Council

Tammy Stout Executive Director PO Box 1331 Augusta, GA 30903 (706) 722-8326 (phone) (706) 823-6609 (fax) [email protected]

Randy DuTeau Event Manager PO Box 1331 Augusta, GA 30903 (706) 722-8326 (phone) (706) 823-6609 (fax) [email protected]

Named After… Ray Guy, the only pure punter ever to be selected in the fi rst 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.

16 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.

2006 Winner , Baylor

Past Winners 2005 , 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 , , and , who assisted in presenting youth achievement awards, and recognized the Ray Guy Award winner.

Additional Information 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.

As of July 2007

17 Heisman Memorial Trophy Award Outstanding Player www.heisman.com

Established 1935

Presented By 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 925 Heisman electors comprised of 870 members of the electronic and print media, all of the 54 living former Heisman winners, and one overall fan vote.

18 2006 Winner Troy Smith, Ohio State

Recent Past Winners 2005 Reggie Bush, USC 2004 Matt Leinart, USC 2003 Jason White, Oklahoma 2002 , USC 2001 Eric Crouch, Nebraska 2000 , Florida State 1999 Ron Dayne, Wisconsin 1998 Ricky Williams, Texas 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan 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 , BYU 1989 , Houston 1988 Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State 1987 Tim Brown, Notre Dame 1986 , Miami (FL) 1985 , Auburn 1984 , Boston College 1983 , Nebraska 1982 , Georgia 1981 , USC 1980 George Rogers, South Carolina

2007 Presentation December 8, 2007 Live televised announcement December 10, 2007 73rd Annual Heisman Memorial Trophy Dinner

As of July 2007 19 Rotary Lombardi Award Outstanding Lineman www.rotarylombardiaward.com Established 1970 Presented By Rotary Club of Houston Kate Lucrezi Executive Director Hugh McElroy Richard Meek 2007 General Chair 2008 General Chair Rotary Lombardi Award Rotary Club of Houston 8582 Katy Freeway, Suite 225 Houston, TX 77024 [email protected] (713) 973-9936 (phone) (713) 973-8077 (fax) [email protected] Ken Scott Ken Scott Communications Public Relations Rotary Lombardi Committee [email protected] Named After… , the legendary coach of the who fi rst made a name as the smallest but toughest member of Fordham University’s “Seven Blocks of Granite.” Voting Procedures A selection committee of over 400 college football coaches, writers, broadcasters and previous fi nalists participate in a three-tiered balloting process. Each year, the selection committee selects 12 semi-fi nalists, four fi nalists and the winner.

20 Criteria Criteria for Eligibility: The Rotary Lombardi Award goes to the college football lineman – offensive or defensive – who, in addition to displaying outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifi es the character and discipline of Vince Lombardi. The young man must have the following qualifi cations: 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 fi ve yards deep from the line of scrimmage. 3. Does not come out of the offensive backfi eld 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. 2006 Winner LaMarr Woodley, Michigan Recent Past Winners 2005 A.J. Hawk, Ohio State 2004 David Pollack, Georgia 2003 , Oklahoma 2002 Terrell Suggs, Arizona State 2001 Julius Peppers, North Carolina 2000 Jamal Reynolds, Florida State 1999 , Virginia Tech 1998 Dat Nguyen, Texas A&M 1997 , Nebraska 1996 , Ohio State 1995 Orlando Pace, Ohio State 1994 , Miami (FL) 1993 Aaron Taylor, Notre Dame 2007 Presentation Banquet December 5, 2007, Hilton Americas Hotel - Houston, Texas

21 As of July 2007 John Mackey Award Outstanding Tight End www.nassausports.org

Established 2000

Presented By Nassau County Sports Commission

Bryan Revello Executive Director Nassau County Sports Commission 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 fi ve times, was a three-time All-NFL Player and played in two Super Bowls with the Baltimore Colts.

22 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.

2006 Winner Matt Spaeth, Minnesota

Past Winners 2005 , UCLA 2004 Heath Miller, Virginia 2003 II, Miami (FL) 2002 Dallas Clark, Iowa 2001 Daniel Graham, Colorado 2000 Tim Stratton, Purdue

2007 Presentation Banquet April 28, 2008, Nassau County Sports Commission Annual Awards Dinner in Long Island, New York

Additional Information 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.

As of July 2007

23 Maxwell Award Outstanding Player www.maxwellfootballclub.org

Established 1937

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) [email protected]

Named after… Robert W. “Tiny” Maxwell, a former college player and offi cial in the early 1900s. He went on to be a sportswriter and editor for Philadelphia’s Public Ledger.

Voting Procedures Division I head coaches, members of the Maxwell Football Club, as well as sportswriters and sportscasters from across the country vote.

24 2006 Winner , Notre Dame

Recent Past Winners 2005 , Texas 2004 Jason White, Oklahoma 2003 , Mississippi 2002 Larry Johnson, Penn State 2001 , Miami (FL) 2000 , Purdue 1999 Ron Dayne, Wisconsin 1998 Ricky Williams, Texas 1997 Peyton Manning, Tennessee 1996 Danny Wuerffel, Florida 1995 Eddie George, Ohio State 1994 , Penn State 1993 Charlie Ward, Florida State 1992 Gino Torretta, Miami (FL) 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 , Iowa

As of July 2006

25 Munger Award College Coach of the Year www.maxwellfootballclub.org

Established 1989

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) [email protected]

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 Division I head coaches, members of the Maxwell Football Club, as well as sportswriters and sportscasters from across the country vote.

26 2006 Winner Greg Schiano, Rutgers

Recent Past Winners 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 1994 Joe Paterno, Penn State 1993 Terry Bowden, Auburn 1992 Gene Stallings, Alabama 1991 Don James, Washington 1990 Joe Paterno, Penn State 1989 Glenn Schembechler, Michigan

As of July 2006 27 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Outstanding Defensive Player www.touchdownclub.com

Established 1993

Presented By Charlotte Club

John Rocco Executive Director 2115 Rexford Road Charlotte, NC 28211 (704) 347-2918 (phone) (704) 362-0411 (fax) [email protected]

Steve Richardson Executive Director Football Writers Association of America 18652 Vista Del Sol Dallas, TX 75287 (972) 713-6198 (phone) [email protected]

28 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, fi ve fi nalists are selected.

2006 Winner , Ohio State

Recent Past Winners 2005 , 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 , Georgia 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan 1996 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern 1995 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern

2007 Presentation Banquet December 3, 2007, in Charlotte, North Carolina

Additional Information 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.

29 As of July 2007 Davey O’Brien Award Best Quarterback www.daveyobrien.com

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 fi rst undefeated season and the only national championship in school history. He was the fi rst player to win the Heisman, Maxwell and Walter Camp trophies in the same year.

Voting Procedures 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 fi eld of nominees from semifi nalists to three fi nalists and then the winner.

30 2006 Winner Troy Smith, Ohio State

Recent Past Winners 2005 Vince Young, Texas 2004 Jason White, Oklahoma 2003 Jason White, Oklahoma 2002 , Iowa 2001 Eric Crouch, Nebraska 2000 Chris Weinke, Florida State 1999 Joe Hamilton, Georgia Tech 1998 Michael Bishop, Kansas State 1997 Peyton Manning, Tennessee 1996 Danny Wuerffel, Florida 1995 Danny Wuerffel, Florida 1994 Kerry Collins, Penn State 1993 Charlie Ward, Florida State 1992 Gino Torretta, Miami (FL) 1991 Ty Detmer, BYU 1990 Ty Detmer, BYU 1989 Andre Ware, Houston

Criteria Voting is based on: quarterback skills/athletic ability, academics, being a team player, character, leadership and sportsmanship.

2007 Presentation Banquet February 18, 2008, in Fort Worth, Texas

Additional Information 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.

As of July 2007

31 Outland Trophy Outstanding Interior Lineman www.fwaa.com

Established FPO 1946

Presented By Football Writers Association of America Greater Omaha Sports Committee

Steve Richardson Executive Director Football Writers Association of America 18652 Vista Del Sol Dallas, TX 75287 (972) 713-6198 [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 fi nalists are selected from among offensive and defensive interior linemen. The committee then selects the winner from the three fi nalists.

Criteria Candidates must be interior linemen on offense or defense. Ends are not eligible.

32 2006 Winner Joe Thomas, Wisconsin

Recent Past Winners 2005 , Minnesota 2004 Jammal Brown, Oklahoma 2003 , Iowa 2002 Rien Long, Washington State 2001 Bryant McKinnie, Miami (FL) 2000 John Henderson, Tennessee 1999 , Alabama 1998 Kris Farris, UCLA 1997 Aaron Taylor, Nebraska 1996 Orlando Pace, Ohio State 1995 , UCLA 1994 , Nebraska 1993 , Arizona 1992 , Nebraska 1991 , Washington 1990 , Miami (FL) 1989 Mohammed Elewonbi, BYU 1988 Tracy Rocker, Auburn

2007 Presentation Banquet January 10, 2008, in Omaha, Nebraska

Additional Information 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.

As of July 2007

33 Rimington Trophy Outstanding Center www.rimingtontrophy.com

Established: 2000

Presented By: Boomer Esiason Foundation

Dave Rimington Shannon Lee President Executive Director Boomer Esiason Foundation Nebraska Chapter of the CFF

Tony Fay Director of Publicity Triton Sports Management 325 N. St. Paul Street Suite 2110 Dallas, TX 75201 (214)631-7747 (phone) (214)631-7702 (fax) [email protected]

Named After: , 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 and Philadelphia Eagles from 1983 through 1990. Currently Dave serves as President of the Boomer Esiason Foundation which raises money for the fi ght 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

34 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 fi rst team votes will be determined the winner. If there is a tie with fi rst 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.

2006 Winner: Dan Morzes, West Virginia

Past Winners: 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

2007 Presentation Banquet: January 12, 2008, at the Rococo Theater in Lincoln, NE

Additional Information: All proceeds from the Rimington Trophy aid in the fi ght 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 2006 President Gerald R. Ford Legendary Center Award was presented to former Oakland Raiders center and NFL Hall of Fame player . 35 As of July 2007 Eddie Robinson/FWAA Coach of the Year Award Outstanding Bowl sub-division Coach www.fwaa.com

Established 1957

Presented By Football Writers Association of America, Tostitos Fiesta Bowl

Steve Richardson Executive Director Football Writers Association of America 18652 Vista Del Sol Dallas, TX 75287 (972) 713-6198 [email protected]

Shawn Schoeffl er Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (480) 350-0909 sschoeffl er@fi estabowl.org

Named After… Eddie Robinson who coached for 56 years at Grambling State University and won 408 games.

Voting Procedures FWAA All-America committee nominates three to six fi nalists. The winner is determined by a vote of the 900-member FWAA.

36 2006 Winner Greg Schiano, Rutgers

Recent Past Winners 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 , Notre Dame 1987 Dick MacPherson, Syracuse 1986 Joe Paterno, Penn State

Criteria All Division I-A head coaches are eligible.

2007 Presentation January 4, 2008, in New Orleans, Reception at BCS title game

As of July 2007

37 Jim Thorpe Award Outstanding Defensive Back www.jimthorpeassoc.org

Established 1986

Presented By Jim Thorpe Association

W. Lynne Draper Greg Slavonic President Executive Director Jim Thorpe Association PO Box 270716 Oklahoma City, OK 73137 (405) 427-1400 (phone) (405) 495-7602 (fax) [email protected]

Named After… Jim Thorpe, a fi rst-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 fi rst president of what would become the .

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 fi eld to 10 semifi nalists during the fi rst week in November before selecting three fi nalists the week before Thanksgiving. The names of the fi nalists are submitted to a national selection committee consisting of former players, coaches, journalists and representatives of the major conferences to deter- mine the winner.

38 2006 Winner , Texas

Recent Past Winners 2005 , Texas 2004 Carlos Rogers, Auburn 2003 Derrick Strait, Oklahoma 2002 Terence Newman, Kansas State 2001 Roy Williams, Oklahoma 2000 Jamar Fletcher, Wisconsin 1999 , Minnesota 1998 Antoine Winfi eld, Ohio State 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan 1996 Lawrence Wright, Florida 1995 Greg Myers, Colorado State 1994 , Colorado 1993 Antonio Langham, Alabama 1992 , Colorado 1991 Terrell Buckley, Florida State

2007 Presentation Banquet February 12, 2008, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Additional Information 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.

As of July 2007

39 Outstanding www.doakwalkeraward.com

Established 1990

Presented By Guaranty Bank SMU Athletic Forum

Lisa Chou Executive Director [email protected]

Jeff Lockhart Assistant Director Guaranty Bank 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 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 , 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.

40 2006 Winner Darren McFadden, Arkansas

Recent Past Winners 2005 Reggie Bush, USC 2004 , Texas 2003 Chris Perry, Michigan 2002 Larry Johnson, Penn State 2001 , BYU 2000 LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU 1999 Ron Dayne, Wisconsin 1998 Ricky Williams, Texas 1997 Ricky Williams, Texas 1996 , Texas Tech 1995 Eddie George, Ohio State 1994 Rashaan Salaam, Colorado 1993 , Texas Tech 1992 , 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.

2007 Presentation Banquet February 15, 2008, in Dallas, Texas

Additional Information The Guaranty Bank SMU Athletic Forum produces four annual luncheons and the Doak Walker Award Presentation Banquet. Proceeds benefi t athletic programs at SMU.

As of July 2007

41 Disney’s Wide World of Sports Spirit Award Most Inspirational Player (or team) www.wdwpress.com/spirit

Presented By Disney Sports Attractions

Darrell Fry Sports Media Director Disney Destinations, LLC PO Box 10000 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000 (407) 566-5339 (phone) (407) 566-5320 (fax) [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 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-fi eld records or achievements. The award is based on bravery, courage, overcoming adversity and passion for college football.

Recent Past Winners 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

42 ESPN Regional Television www.espn.com Dan Shoemaker Vice President; Collegiate Development ESPN Regional Television 11001 Rushmore Drive Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 973-5250 (phone) (304) 638-2132 (mobile) [email protected] John Vassallo Senior Coordinating Producer ESPN Regional Television 11001 Rushmore Drive Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 973-5032 (phone) (704) 973-5090 (fax) (704) 517-7615 (cell) [email protected] Tom Scofi eld Producer ESPN Regional Television 11001 Rushmore Drive Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 973-5037 (phone) (704) 973-5090 (fax) tom.scofi [email protected]

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 6, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPNU The Home Depot College Football Awards December 6, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN 43