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The NCFAA was formed in 1997 as a coalition of Members major collegiate football awards, aligning together for the Bednarik Award 2 sharing of information and the bolstering of individual Biletnikoff Award 4 member awards. Frank Broyles Award 6 Butkus Award® 8 NCFAA Officers Walter Camp Player of the Year Award 10 Lou Groza Award 12 W. Lynne Draper, President Robert Clark, Vice President Ray Guy Award 14 Lisa Chou, Treasurer/Secretary Heisman Memorial Trophy Award 16 Pam Gerig-Bland, Director at Large Rotary Lombardi Award 18 Steve Richardson, Director at Large John Mackey Award 20 Maxwell Award 22 Munger Award 24 NCFAA Contributions to Bronko Nagurski Trophy 26 College Football Award Davey O’Brien Award 28 Outland Trophy 30 In 2002, the NCFAA created the Contributions to Eddie Robinson/FWAA Coach of the Year 32 College Football Award to recognize exceptional Jim Thorpe Award 34 contributions to college football. The Award is presented to Doak Walker Award 36 an individual “who has been closely associated with college football as a player, coach, administrator, media personality Associate Members or other position attendant to the game.” The inaugural Rimington Trophy 38 recipient was legendary University of Texas coach Darrell Disney’s Wide World of Sports Spirit Award 39 Royal. Keith Jackson received the award in 2003 and Vince Other Dooley was the 2004 recipient. ESPN Regional Television 40 www.ncfaa.org NATIONAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL 2005-06 NCFAA Directory AWARDS ASSOCIATION TABLE OF CONTENTS

The NCFAA was formed in 1997 as a coalition of Members major collegiate football awards, aligning together for the Bednarik Award 2 sharing of information and the bolstering of individual Biletnikoff Award 4 member awards. Frank Broyles Award 6 Butkus Award® 8 NCFAA Officers Walter Camp Player of the Year Award 10 Lou Groza Award 12 W. Lynne Draper, President Robert Clark, Vice President Ray Guy Award 14 Lisa Chou, Treasurer/Secretary Heisman Memorial Trophy Award 16 Pam Gerig-Bland, Director at Large Rotary Lombardi Award 18 Steve Richardson, Director at Large John Mackey Award 20 Maxwell Award 22 Munger Award 24 NCFAA Contributions to Bronko Nagurski Trophy 26 College Football Award Davey O’Brien Award 28 Outland Trophy 30 In 2002, the NCFAA created the Contributions to Eddie Robinson/FWAA Coach of the Year 32 College Football Award to recognize exceptional Jim Thorpe Award 34 contributions to college football. The Award is presented to Doak Walker Award 36 an individual “who has been closely associated with college football as a player, coach, administrator, media personality Associate Members or other position attendant to the game.” The inaugural Rimington Trophy 38 recipient was legendary University of Texas coach Darrell Disney’s Wide World of Sports Spirit Award 39 Royal. Keith Jackson received the award in 2003 and Vince Other Dooley was the 2004 recipient. ESPN Regional Television 40 Bednarik Award Voting Procedures Outstanding Defensive Player Division I head coaches, members of the Maxwell Football Club, as well as sportswriters and sportscasters from www.maxwellfootballclub.org across the country vote.

Established 2004 Winner 1995 David Pollack, Georgia

Presented By Past Winners Robert W. Maxwell Memorial Football Club 2003 Teddy Lehman, Oklahoma 2002 E.J. Henderson, Maryland Robert T. Clark 2001 Julius Peppers, North Carolina Executive Director 2000 Dan Morgan, Miami Maxwell Football Club 1999 LaVar Arrington, Penn State PO Box 1067 1998 Dat Nguyen, Texas A&M Roslyn, PA 19001 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan (610) 277-8900 (phone) 1996 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern (610) 277-2239 (fax) 1995 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern [email protected] 2005 Presentation Banquet Raymond R. Stevens, Jr. March 2006, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Treasurer Robert W. Maxwell Football Club Additional Information 14 Shadow Lake Lane Proceeds from the Maxwell Football Club benefit numerous Vincentown, NJ 08088-9522 charitable organizations. (609) 268-7519 (phone/fax)

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.

2 3 Bednarik Award Voting Procedures Outstanding Defensive Player Division I head coaches, members of the Maxwell Football Club, as well as sportswriters and sportscasters from www.maxwellfootballclub.org across the country vote.

Established 2004 Winner 1995 David Pollack, Georgia

2 3 Biletnikoff Award 2004 Winner Outstanding Receiver Braylon Edwards, Michigan www.biletnikoffaward.com Recent Past Winners 2003 Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh Established 2002 Charles Rogers, Michigan State 1994 2001 Josh Reed, LSU 2000 Antonio Bryant, Pittsburgh Presented By 1999 Troy Walters, Stanford Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation 1998 Troy Edwards, Louisiana Tech 1997 Randy Moss, Marshall John A. Rudolph, Jr. 1996 Marcus Harris, Wyoming Chairman Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc. Criteria PO Box 10762 • Must be an active collegiate receiver (any player who Tallahassee, FL 32302 receives a thrown pass) at a NCAA Division I-A college (850) 878-8777 (phone) or university. (850) 878-2344 (fax) • Must not have been declared to be ineligible to [email protected] participate in Division I-A football by the NCAA at the time of any vote of the Biletnikoff Award’s National Named After… Selection Committee. Fred Biletnikoff, the Oakland Raiders’ career receiving • Must not have been declared to be ineligible to leader and member of the College and Pro Football Halls of participate in Division I-A football by the candidate’s Fame. He was the Most Valuable Player in Super Bowl XI. college or university at the time of any vote of the A former All-American at Florida State, Biletnikoff never Biletnikoff Award’s National Selection Committee. experienced a losing season during his 14 seasons with the Raiders. 2005 Presentation Banquet February 10, 2006, in Tallahassee, Florida Voting Procedures The winner is chosen by the Biletnikoff Award Selection Additional Information Committee, a high-profile and geographically diverse group The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation has of journalists, radio and television commentators and presented the award for the past nine years. It has announcers, and former receivers. provided scholarships to deserving young men and women to enable them to pursue their educations at colleges and universities across the country.

4 5 Biletnikoff Award 2004 Winner Outstanding Receiver Braylon Edwards, Michigan www.biletnikoffaward.com Recent Past Winners 2003 Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh Established 2002 Charles Rogers, Michigan State 1994 2001 Josh Reed, LSU 2000 Antonio Bryant, Pittsburgh Presented By 1999 Troy Walters, Stanford Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation 1998 Troy Edwards, Louisiana Tech 1997 Randy Moss, Marshall John A. Rudolph, Jr. 1996 Marcus Harris, Wyoming Chairman Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc. Criteria PO Box 10762 • Must be an active collegiate receiver (any player who Tallahassee, FL 32302 receives a thrown pass) at a NCAA Division I-A college (850) 878-8777 (phone) or university. (850) 878-2344 (fax) • Must not have been declared to be ineligible to [email protected] participate in Division I-A football by the NCAA at the time of any vote of the Biletnikoff Award’s National Named After… Selection Committee. Fred Biletnikoff, the Oakland Raiders’ career receiving • Must not have been declared to be ineligible to leader and member of the College and Pro Football Halls of participate in Division I-A football by the candidate’s Fame. He was the Most Valuable Player in Super Bowl XI. college or university at the time of any vote of the A former All-American at Florida State, Biletnikoff never Biletnikoff Award’s National Selection Committee. experienced a losing season during his 14 seasons with the Raiders. 2005 Presentation Banquet February 10, 2006, in Tallahassee, Florida Voting Procedures The winner is chosen by the Biletnikoff Award Selection Additional Information Committee, a high-profile and geographically diverse group The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation has of journalists, radio and television commentators and presented the award for the past nine years. It has announcers, and former receivers. provided scholarships to deserving young men and women to enable them to pursue their educations at colleges and universities across the country.

4 5 Frank Broyles Award 2004 Winner Assistant Coach of the Year Gene Chizik, Auburn www.broylesaward.com Past Winners 2003 Brian VanGorder, Georgia Established 2002 Norm Chow, USC 1996 2001 Randy Shannon, Miami (FL) 2000 Mark Mangino, Oklahoma Presented By 1999 Ralph Friedgen, Georgia Tech Rotary Club of Little Rock 1998 David Cutcliffe, Tennessee 1997 Jim Herrmann, Michigan David Bazzel 1996 Mickey Andrews, Florida State Rotary Club of Little Rock 21 Corporate Hill 2005 Presentation Banquet Little Rock, AR 72205 January 17, 2006, in Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 663-1836 (phone) (501) 663-4525 (fax) Voting Procedures [email protected] Each year the five Broyles Award finalists are chosen from almost 1,500 assistant coaches representing 117 Division I Background… college football programs. Each head coach can nominate No other head football coach can claim the legacy that one assistant coach from his staff. All nominations are Frank Broyles built in selecting, developing and producing reviewed by, and the five finalists chosen by, an enthusiastic great assistant coaches. More than 25 of Broyles’ former selection committee comprised of 8 of college football’s assistant coaches went on to excel as college or profes- finest former head coaches. sional football head coaches. Joe Gibbs, Hayden Fry, Johnny Majors, Barry Switzer, Jackie Sherrill, Doug Dickey Additional Information and Jimmy Johnson are just a few who studied under 1999 marked the beginning of a new award presented at the Coach Broyles. 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.

6 7 Frank Broyles Award 2004 Winner Assistant Coach of the Year Gene Chizik, Auburn www.broylesaward.com Past Winners 2003 Brian VanGorder, Georgia Established 2002 Norm Chow, USC 1996 2001 Randy Shannon, Miami (FL) 2000 Mark Mangino, Oklahoma Presented By 1999 Ralph Friedgen, Georgia Tech Rotary Club of Little Rock 1998 David Cutcliffe, Tennessee 1997 Jim Herrmann, Michigan David Bazzel 1996 Mickey Andrews, Florida State Rotary Club of Little Rock 21 Corporate Hill 2005 Presentation Banquet Little Rock, AR 72205 January 17, 2006, in Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 663-1836 (phone) (501) 663-4525 (fax) Voting Procedures [email protected] Each year the five Broyles Award finalists are chosen from almost 1,500 assistant coaches representing 117 Division I Background… college football programs. Each head coach can nominate No other head football coach can claim the legacy that one assistant coach from his staff. All nominations are Frank Broyles built in selecting, developing and producing reviewed by, and the five finalists chosen by, an enthusiastic great assistant coaches. More than 25 of Broyles’ former selection committee comprised of 8 of college football’s assistant coaches went on to excel as college or profes- finest former head coaches. sional football head coaches. Joe Gibbs, Hayden Fry, Johnny Majors, Barry Switzer, Jackie Sherrill, Doug Dickey Additional Information and Jimmy Johnson are just a few who studied under 1999 marked the beginning of a new award presented at the Coach Broyles. 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.

6 7 Butkus Award® Criteria Best Linebacker In addition to personal statistics and performance, the independent voters may consider other factors during the www.butkusaward.org selection process, i.e., the quality of the candidates’ opposing teams; the leadership, self-discipline and desire Established displayed by the candidates both on and off the field; etc. 1985 2004 Winner Presented By Derrick Johnson, Texas Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando Past Winners Shelley Ferguson 2003 Teddy Lehman, Oklahoma Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando, Inc. 2002 E.J. Henderson, Maryland PO Box 4062 2001 Rocky Calmus, Oklahoma Orlando, FL 32802 2000 Dan Morgan, Miami (FL) (407) 774-7813 (phone) 1999 LaVar Arrington, Penn State (407) 788-7408 (fax) 1998 Chris Claiborne, USC [email protected] 1997 Andy Katzenmoyer, Ohio State 1996 Matt Russell, Colorado Named After… 1995 Kevin Hardy, Illinois Dick Butkus, the former Chicago Bears Hall of Fame 1994 Dana Howard, Illinois linebacker who won NFL Rookie of the Year honors, was 1993 Trev Alberts, Nebraska named to seven NFL All-Star teams and played in eight 1992 Marvin Jones, Florida State consecutive Pro Bowls during his nine-year professional 1991 Erick Anderson, Michigan career. 1990 Alfred Williams, Colorado 1989 Percy Snow, Michigan State Voting Procedures 1988 Derrick Thomas, Alabama The independent, 29-member 2005 Butkus Award® 1987 Paul McGowan, Florida State Selection Committee is comprised of the nation’s foremost 1986 Brian Bosworth, Oklahoma media members, representing all of the major sports media 1985 Brian Bosworth, Oklahoma and football organizations that regularly follow college football throughout the season. 2005 Presentation Dinner and Awards Gala December 2005, in Orlando, Florida

8 9 Butkus Award® Criteria Best Linebacker In addition to personal statistics and performance, the independent voters may consider other factors during the www.butkusaward.org selection process, i.e., the quality of the candidates’ opposing teams; the leadership, self-discipline and desire Established displayed by the candidates both on and off the field; etc. 1985 2004 Winner Presented By Derrick Johnson, Texas Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando Past Winners Shelley Ferguson 2003 Teddy Lehman, Oklahoma Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando, Inc. 2002 E.J. Henderson, Maryland PO Box 4062 2001 Rocky Calmus, Oklahoma Orlando, FL 32802 2000 Dan Morgan, Miami (FL) (407) 774-7813 (phone) 1999 LaVar Arrington, Penn State (407) 788-7408 (fax) 1998 Chris Claiborne, USC [email protected] 1997 Andy Katzenmoyer, Ohio State 1996 Matt Russell, Colorado Named After… 1995 Kevin Hardy, Illinois Dick Butkus, the former Chicago Bears Hall of Fame 1994 Dana Howard, Illinois linebacker who won NFL Rookie of the Year honors, was 1993 Trev Alberts, Nebraska named to seven NFL All-Star teams and played in eight 1992 Marvin Jones, Florida State consecutive Pro Bowls during his nine-year professional 1991 Erick Anderson, Michigan career. 1990 Alfred Williams, Colorado 1989 Percy Snow, Michigan State Voting Procedures 1988 Derrick Thomas, Alabama The independent, 29-member 2005 Butkus Award® 1987 Paul McGowan, Florida State Selection Committee is comprised of the nation’s foremost 1986 Brian Bosworth, Oklahoma media members, representing all of the major sports media 1985 Brian Bosworth, Oklahoma and football organizations that regularly follow college football throughout the season. 2005 Presentation Dinner and Awards Gala December 2005, in Orlando, Florida

8 9 Walter Camp Voting Procedures Player of the Year Award The Walter Camp Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and “All-America Team” are selected by Walter Camp Football Outstanding Player Foundation Members, with guidance provided by Division I “All-America Team” coaches and sports information directors. For the Walter www.waltercamp.org Camp All-America Team, each Division I head coach and sports information director receives one vote. Established 1967 2004 Winner Matt Leinart, USC Presented By Walter Camp Football Foundation Recent Past Winners 2003 Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh Alan Jackson 2002 Larry Johnson, Penn State President 2001 Eric Crouch, Nebraska 2000 Josh Heupel, Oklahoma Tom Lally 1999 Ron Dayne, Wisconsin Strategic Relations 1998 Ricky Williams, Texas Walter Camp Football Foundation 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan 61 Norwill Drive 1996 Danny Wuerffel, Florida North Branford, CT 06471 1995 Eddie George, Ohio State (203) 675-1722 (phone) 1994 Rashaan Salaam, Colorado [email protected] 1993 Charlie Ward, Florida State 1992 Gino Torretta, Miami (FL) Named After… 1991 Desmond Howard, Michigan Walter Camp, “The Father of American Football,” who 1990 Raghib Ismail, Notre Dame played football at Yale from 1877-1882 and is credited with 1989 Anthony Thompson, Indiana creating the play from scrimmage, numerical assessment 1988 Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State of goals and tries, the restriction of play to 11 men per side, set plays, sequences and strategy features which have led 2005 Presentation Banquet to the development of the organized game. February 11, 2006, in New Haven, Connecticut

Additional Information Proceeds from the Walter Camp Football Foundation benefit numerous charities.

10 11 Walter Camp Voting Procedures Player of the Year Award The Walter Camp Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and “All-America Team” are selected by Walter Camp Football Outstanding Player Foundation Members, with guidance provided by Division I “All-America Team” coaches and sports information directors. For the Walter www.waltercamp.org Camp All-America Team, each Division I head coach and sports information director receives one vote. Established 1967 2004 Winner Matt Leinart, USC Presented By Walter Camp Football Foundation Recent Past Winners 2003 Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh Alan Jackson 2002 Larry Johnson, Penn State President 2001 Eric Crouch, Nebraska 2000 Josh Heupel, Oklahoma Tom Lally 1999 Ron Dayne, Wisconsin Strategic Relations 1998 Ricky Williams, Texas Walter Camp Football Foundation 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan 61 Norwill Drive 1996 Danny Wuerffel, Florida North Branford, CT 06471 1995 Eddie George, Ohio State (203) 675-1722 (phone) 1994 Rashaan Salaam, Colorado [email protected] 1993 Charlie Ward, Florida State 1992 Gino Torretta, Miami (FL) Named After… 1991 Desmond Howard, Michigan Walter Camp, “The Father of American Football,” who 1990 Raghib Ismail, Notre Dame played football at Yale from 1877-1882 and is credited with 1989 Anthony Thompson, Indiana creating the play from scrimmage, numerical assessment 1988 Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State of goals and tries, the restriction of play to 11 men per side, set plays, sequences and strategy features which have led 2005 Presentation Banquet to the development of the organized game. February 11, 2006, in New Haven, Connecticut

Additional Information Proceeds from the Walter Camp Football Foundation benefit numerous charities.

10 11 Lou Groza Award 2004 Winner Outstanding Kicker Mike Nugent, Ohio State www.lougrozaaward.com Recent Past Winners 2003 Jonathan Nichols, Ole Miss Established 2002 Nate Kaeding, Iowa 1992 2001 Seth Marler, Tulane 2000 Jonathan Ruffin, Cincinnati Presented By 1999 Sebastian Janikowski, Florida State Palm Beach County Sports Commission 1998 Sebastian Janikowski, Florida State 1997 Martin Gramatica, Kansas State Joe Weldon 1996 Marc Primanti, North Carolina State Chairman, Lou Groza Award Committee 1995 Michael Reeder, TCU 1994 Steve McLaughlin, Arizona Pam Gerig-Bland Dusty Ann Williams Executive Director Event Manager 2005 Presentation Banquet December 6, 2005, in West Palm Beach, Florida Palm Beach County Sports Commission 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 1410 Additional Information West Palm Beach, FL 33401 The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is committed to (561) 233-3180 (phone) enhancing the quality of life through sport. The (561) 233-3125 (fax) Commission is contracted by Palm Beach County to: [email protected] • Promote and market Palm Beach County to bring [email protected] sporting events and activities to the county • Enhance economic impact Named After… • Maximize utilization of facilities Lou “The Toe” Groza, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who • Stimulate bed tax revenues primarily in the off-season played 21 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Also a • Foster and support grassroots sports development standout offensive lineman, Groza was one of the most These objectives are achieved by supporting numerous accurate kickers in pro football history. sporting events throughout the county through an active grant program, corporate partnerships, local membership program Voting Procedures and local, regional and national marketing efforts through a Award winner is determined by a national voting panel of network of Olympic and national sports organizations and approximately 300 sportswriters, sportscasters, college event owners. conference officials, Division I-A head football coaches, professional football kickers and previous finalists. 12 13 Lou Groza Award 2004 Winner Outstanding Kicker Mike Nugent, Ohio State www.lougrozaaward.com Recent Past Winners 2003 Jonathan Nichols, Ole Miss Established 2002 Nate Kaeding, Iowa 1992 2001 Seth Marler, Tulane 2000 Jonathan Ruffin, Cincinnati Presented By 1999 Sebastian Janikowski, Florida State Palm Beach County Sports Commission 1998 Sebastian Janikowski, Florida State 1997 Martin Gramatica, Kansas State Joe Weldon 1996 Marc Primanti, North Carolina State Chairman, Lou Groza Award Committee 1995 Michael Reeder, TCU 1994 Steve McLaughlin, Arizona Pam Gerig-Bland Dusty Ann Williams Executive Director Event Manager 2005 Presentation Banquet December 6, 2005, in West Palm Beach, Florida Palm Beach County Sports Commission 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 1410 Additional Information West Palm Beach, FL 33401 The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is committed to (561) 233-3180 (phone) enhancing the quality of life through sport. The (561) 233-3125 (fax) Commission is contracted by Palm Beach County to: [email protected] • Promote and market Palm Beach County to bring [email protected] sporting events and activities to the county • Enhance economic impact Named After… • Maximize utilization of facilities Lou “The Toe” Groza, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who • Stimulate bed tax revenues primarily in the off-season played 21 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Also a • Foster and support grassroots sports development standout offensive lineman, Groza was one of the most These objectives are achieved by supporting numerous accurate kickers in pro football history. sporting events throughout the county through an active grant program, corporate partnerships, local membership program Voting Procedures and local, regional and national marketing efforts through a Award winner is determined by a national voting panel of network of Olympic and national sports organizations and approximately 300 sportswriters, sportscasters, college event owners. conference officials, Division I-A head football coaches, professional football kickers and previous finalists. 12 13 .

Ray Guy Award 2004 Winner Outstanding Punter Daniel Sepulveda, Baylor www.augustasportscouncil.org Past Winners 2003 B.J. Sander, Ohio State Established 2002 Mark Mariscal, Colorado 2000 2001 Travis Dorsch, Purdue 2000 Kevin Stemke, Wisconsin Presented By Greater Augusta Sports Council 2005 Presentation Banquet February 2006, in Augusta, Georgia Carly A. Kobasiar Events Manager Additional Information PO Box 1331 The Greater Augusta Sports Council is an organization that Augusta, GA 30903 helps promote the city of Augusta and the Central (706) 722-8326 (phone) Savannah River Area through sports-related initiatives. (706) 823-6609 (fax) [email protected]

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. 14 15 Heisman Memorial Trophy Award 2004 Winner Outstanding Player Matt Leinart, USC www.heisman.com Recent Past Winners 2003 Jason White, Oklahoma Established 2002 Carson Palmer, USC 1935 2001 Eric Crouch, Nebraska 2000 Chris Weinke, Florida State Presented By 1999 Ron Dayne, Wisconsin Heisman Trophy Trust 1998 Ricky Williams, Texas 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan Rob Whalen 1996 Danny Wuerffel, Florida Director 1995 Eddie George, Ohio State Heisman Memorial Trophy 1994 Rashaan Salaam, Colorado 17 Battery Place, Suite 943 1993 Charlie Ward, Florida State New York, NY 10004 1992 Gino Torretta, Miami (FL) (212) 425-7000 (phone) 1991 Desmond Howard, Michigan (212) 269-4547 (fax) 1990 Ty Detmer, BYU (914) 489-8616 (mobile) 1989 Andre Ware, Houston [email protected] 1988 Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State 1987 Tim Brown, Notre Dame Named After… 1986 Vinny Testaverde, Miami (FL) John Heisman, who played football at Brown and Penn 1985 Bo Jackson, Auburn before embarking on a 36-year college coaching career. 1984 Doug Flutie, Boston College Heisman is widely regarded as one of the game’s greatest 1983 Mike Rozier, Nebraska coaches and innovators. 1982 Herschel Walker, Georgia 1981 Marcus Allen, USC Voting Procedures 1980 George Rogers, South Carolina 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. 2005 Presentation December 10, 2005 Live televised announcement December 12, 2005 Presentation Dinner

16 17 Heisman Memorial Trophy Award 2004 Winner Outstanding Player Matt Leinart, USC www.heisman.com Recent Past Winners 2003 Jason White, Oklahoma Established 2002 Carson Palmer, USC 1935 2001 Eric Crouch, Nebraska 2000 Chris Weinke, Florida State Presented By 1999 Ron Dayne, Wisconsin Heisman Trophy Trust 1998 Ricky Williams, Texas 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan Rob Whalen 1996 Danny Wuerffel, Florida Director 1995 Eddie George, Ohio State Heisman Memorial Trophy 1994 Rashaan Salaam, Colorado 17 Battery Place, Suite 943 1993 Charlie Ward, Florida State New York, NY 10004 1992 Gino Torretta, Miami (FL) (212) 425-7000 (phone) 1991 Desmond Howard, Michigan (212) 269-4547 (fax) 1990 Ty Detmer, BYU (914) 489-8616 (mobile) 1989 Andre Ware, Houston [email protected] 1988 Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State 1987 Tim Brown, Notre Dame Named After… 1986 Vinny Testaverde, Miami (FL) John Heisman, who played football at Brown and Penn 1985 Bo Jackson, Auburn before embarking on a 36-year college coaching career. 1984 Doug Flutie, Boston College Heisman is widely regarded as one of the game’s greatest 1983 Mike Rozier, Nebraska coaches and innovators. 1982 Herschel Walker, Georgia 1981 Marcus Allen, USC Voting Procedures 1980 George Rogers, South Carolina 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. 2005 Presentation December 10, 2005 Live televised announcement December 12, 2005 Presentation Dinner

16 17 Rotary Lombardi Award Named After… Outstanding Lineman Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers who first made a name as the smallest but www.rotarylombardiaward.com toughest member of Fordham University’s “Seven Blocks of Granite.” Established 1970 Voting Procedures A committee of over 400 college football coaches, writers, Presented By broadcasters and previous finalists participate in a three- Rotary Club of Houston tiered balloting process. Each year, the selection committee selects 12 semi-finalists, four finalists and the winner. Butch Mach Chairman Criteria 2005 Rotary Lombardi Committee The Rotary Lombardi Award goes to the college football 8582 Katy Freeway, Suite 225 lineman – offensive or defensive – who, in addition to Houston, TX 77024 displaying outstanding performance and ability, best exem- (713) 278-7166 (phone) plifies the character and discipline of Vince Lombardi. (713) 278-7211 (fax) 2004 Winner Gerald A. Parker David Pollack, Georgia Past Chairman Rotary Lombardi Committee Recent Past Winners (713) 621-7521 (phone) 2003 Tommie Harris, Oklahoma (713) 661-7749 (fax) 2002 Terrell Suggs, Arizona State [email protected] 2001 Julius Peppers, North Carolina 2000 Jamal Reynolds, Florida State Chuck Pool 1999 Corey Moore, Virginia Tech Public Relations Director 1998 Dat Nguyen, Texas A&M Rotary Lombardi Committee 1997 Grant Wistrom, Nebraska (713) 973-9936 (phone) 1996 Orlando Pace, Ohio State (713) 973-8007 (fax) 1995 Orlando Pace, Ohio State [email protected] 1994 Warren Sapp, Miami (FL) 1993 Aaron Taylor, Notre Dame

2005 Presentation Banquet December 7, 2005, Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston, Texas 18 19 Rotary Lombardi Award Named After… Outstanding Lineman Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers who first made a name as the smallest but www.rotarylombardiaward.com toughest member of Fordham University’s “Seven Blocks of Granite.” Established 1970 Voting Procedures A committee of over 400 college football coaches, writers, Presented By broadcasters and previous finalists participate in a three- Rotary Club of Houston tiered balloting process. Each year, the selection committee selects 12 semi-finalists, four finalists and the winner. Butch Mach Chairman Criteria 2005 Rotary Lombardi Committee The Rotary Lombardi Award goes to the college football 8582 Katy Freeway, Suite 225 lineman – offensive or defensive – who, in addition to Houston, TX 77024 displaying outstanding performance and ability, best exem- (713) 278-7166 (phone) plifies the character and discipline of Vince Lombardi. (713) 278-7211 (fax) 2004 Winner Gerald A. Parker David Pollack, Georgia Past Chairman Rotary Lombardi Committee Recent Past Winners (713) 621-7521 (phone) 2003 Tommie Harris, Oklahoma (713) 661-7749 (fax) 2002 Terrell Suggs, Arizona State [email protected] 2001 Julius Peppers, North Carolina 2000 Jamal Reynolds, Florida State Chuck Pool 1999 Corey Moore, Virginia Tech Public Relations Director 1998 Dat Nguyen, Texas A&M Rotary Lombardi Committee 1997 Grant Wistrom, Nebraska (713) 973-9936 (phone) 1996 Orlando Pace, Ohio State (713) 973-8007 (fax) 1995 Orlando Pace, Ohio State [email protected] 1994 Warren Sapp, Miami (FL) 1993 Aaron Taylor, Notre Dame

2005 Presentation Banquet December 7, 2005, Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston, Texas 18 19 John Mackey Award Award Criteria Best Tight End The John Mackey Award is presented to the best tight end in Division I-A. He must demonstrate www.nassausports.org outstanding athletic abilities, be in good academic standing and exhibit positive sportsmanship Established qualities. 2000 2004 Winner Presented By Heath Miller, Virginia Nassau County Sports Commission Past Winners James E. Nottingham, III 2003 Kellen Winslow II, Miami (FL) Executive Director 2002 Dallas Clark, Iowa [email protected] 2001 Daniel Graham, Colorado 2000 Tim Stratton, Purdue Bryan Revello Information Specialist 2005 Presentation Banquet Nassau County Sports Commission April 2006, Nassau County Sports Commission 800 Community Drive, Suite 306 Annual Awards Dinner in Long Island, New York Manhasset, NY 11030 (516) 365-9625 (phone) Additional Information (516) 365-3632 (fax) The Nassau County Sports Commission was created [email protected] in 1992 with the purpose of enhancing the quality of life of area residents through sports participation, while Named After… improving the economy of the region through sports John Mackey, only the second true tight end to be inducted development. The NCSC has created more than 50 into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is regarded as one events and programs throughout the community of the all-time greats to ever have played the position. A introducing children, seniors and the differently-abled to graduate of Syracuse University, Mackey played in the NFL sports, and has attracted many events, teams, for 10 years. He was elected to the Pro Bowl five times, leagues and sport facilities to the region. was a three-time All-NFL Player and played in two Super Bowls with the Baltimore Colts.

20 21 John Mackey Award Award Criteria Best Tight End The John Mackey Award is presented to the best tight end in Division I-A. He must demonstrate www.nassausports.org outstanding athletic abilities, be in good academic standing and exhibit positive sportsmanship Established qualities. 2000 2004 Winner Presented By Heath Miller, Virginia Nassau County Sports Commission Past Winners James E. Nottingham, III 2003 Kellen Winslow II, Miami (FL) Executive Director 2002 Dallas Clark, Iowa [email protected] 2001 Daniel Graham, Colorado 2000 Tim Stratton, Purdue Bryan Revello Information Specialist 2005 Presentation Banquet Nassau County Sports Commission April 2006, Nassau County Sports Commission 800 Community Drive, Suite 306 Annual Awards Dinner in Long Island, New York Manhasset, NY 11030 (516) 365-9625 (phone) Additional Information (516) 365-3632 (fax) The Nassau County Sports Commission was created [email protected] in 1992 with the purpose of enhancing the quality of life of area residents through sports participation, while Named After… improving the economy of the region through sports John Mackey, only the second true tight end to be inducted development. The NCSC has created more than 50 into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is regarded as one events and programs throughout the community of the all-time greats to ever have played the position. A introducing children, seniors and the differently-abled to graduate of Syracuse University, Mackey played in the NFL sports, and has attracted many events, teams, for 10 years. He was elected to the Pro Bowl five times, leagues and sport facilities to the region. was a three-time All-NFL Player and played in two Super Bowls with the Baltimore Colts.

20 21 Maxwell Award 2004 Winner Outstanding Player Jason White, Oklahoma www.maxwellfootballclub.org Recent Past Winners 2003 Eli Manning, Ole Miss Established 2002 Larry Johnson, Penn State 1937 2001 Ken Dorsey, Miami (FL) 2000 Drew Brees, Purdue Presented By 1999 Ron Dayne, Wisconsin Robert W. Maxwell Memorial Football Club 1998 Ricky Williams, Texas 1997 Peyton Manning, Tennessee Robert T. Clark 1996 Danny Wuerffel, Florida Executive Director 1995 Eddie George, Ohio State Maxwell Football Club 1994 Kerry Collins, Penn State PO Box 1067 1993 Charlie Ward, Florida State Roslyn, PA 19001 1992 Gino Torretta, Miami (FL) (610) 277-8900 (phone) 1991 Desmond Howard, Michigan (610) 277-2239 (fax) 1990 Ty Detmer, BYU [email protected] 1989 Anthony Thompson, Indiana 1988 Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State Raymond R. Stevens, Jr. 1987 Don McPherson, Syracuse Treasurer 1986 Vinny Testaverde, Miami (FL) Robert W. Maxwell Football Club 1985 Chuck Long, Iowa 14 Shadow Lake Lane Vincentown, NJ 08088-9522 2005 Presentation Banquet (609) 268-7519 (phone/fax) March 2006, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Division I head coaches, members of the Maxwell Football Club, as well as sportswriters and sportscasters from across the country vote. 22 23 Maxwell Award 2004 Winner Outstanding Player Jason White, Oklahoma www.maxwellfootballclub.org Recent Past Winners 2003 Eli Manning, Ole Miss Established 2002 Larry Johnson, Penn State 1937 2001 Ken Dorsey, Miami (FL) 2000 Drew Brees, Purdue Presented By 1999 Ron Dayne, Wisconsin Robert W. Maxwell Memorial Football Club 1998 Ricky Williams, Texas 1997 Peyton Manning, Tennessee Robert T. Clark 1996 Danny Wuerffel, Florida Executive Director 1995 Eddie George, Ohio State Maxwell Football Club 1994 Kerry Collins, Penn State PO Box 1067 1993 Charlie Ward, Florida State Roslyn, PA 19001 1992 Gino Torretta, Miami (FL) (610) 277-8900 (phone) 1991 Desmond Howard, Michigan (610) 277-2239 (fax) 1990 Ty Detmer, BYU [email protected] 1989 Anthony Thompson, Indiana 1988 Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State Raymond R. Stevens, Jr. 1987 Don McPherson, Syracuse Treasurer 1986 Vinny Testaverde, Miami (FL) Robert W. Maxwell Football Club 1985 Chuck Long, Iowa 14 Shadow Lake Lane Vincentown, NJ 08088-9522 2005 Presentation Banquet (609) 268-7519 (phone/fax) March 2006, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Division I head coaches, members of the Maxwell Football Club, as well as sportswriters and sportscasters from across the country vote. 22 23 Munger Award 2004 Winner College Coach of the Year Urban Meyer, Utah www.maxwellfootballclub.org Recent Past Winners 2003 Pete Carroll, USC Established 2002 Tyrone Willingham, Notre Dame 1989 2001 Ralph Friedgen, Maryland 2000 Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Presented By 1999 Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech Robert W. Maxwell Memorial Football Club 1998 Phil Fulmer, Tennessee 1997 Lloyd Carr, Michigan Robert T. Clark 1996 Bruce Snyder, Arizona State Executive Director 1995 Gary Barnett, Northwestern Maxwell Football Club 1994 Joe Paterno, Penn State PO Box 1067 1993 Terry Bowden, Auburn Roslyn, PA 19001 1992 Gene Stallings, Alabama (610) 277-8900 (phone) 1991 Don James, Washington (610) 277-2239 (fax) 1990 Joe Paterno, Penn State [email protected] 1989 Glenn Schembechler, Michigan Raymond R. Stevens, Jr. 2005 Presentation Banquet Treasurer March 2006, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Robert W. Maxwell Football Club 14 Shadow Lake Lane Vincentown, NJ 08088-9522 (609) 268-7519 (phone/fax)

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.

24 25 Munger Award 2004 Winner College Coach of the Year Urban Meyer, Utah www.maxwellfootballclub.org Recent Past Winners 2003 Pete Carroll, USC Established 2002 Tyrone Willingham, Notre Dame 1989 2001 Ralph Friedgen, Maryland 2000 Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Presented By 1999 Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech Robert W. Maxwell Memorial Football Club 1998 Phil Fulmer, Tennessee 1997 Lloyd Carr, Michigan Robert T. Clark 1996 Bruce Snyder, Arizona State Executive Director 1995 Gary Barnett, Northwestern Maxwell Football Club 1994 Joe Paterno, Penn State PO Box 1067 1993 Terry Bowden, Auburn Roslyn, PA 19001 1992 Gene Stallings, Alabama (610) 277-8900 (phone) 1991 Don James, Washington (610) 277-2239 (fax) 1990 Joe Paterno, Penn State [email protected] 1989 Glenn Schembechler, Michigan Raymond R. Stevens, Jr. 2005 Presentation Banquet Treasurer March 2006, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Robert W. Maxwell Football Club 14 Shadow Lake Lane Vincentown, NJ 08088-9522 (609) 268-7519 (phone/fax)

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.

24 25 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Named After… Outstanding Defensive Player Bronko Nagurski, an All-America defensive tackle and www.touchdownclub.com fullback in 1929, the year one man received the honor at two positions. He went on to play for the Chicago Bears Established and is a member of the College and Pro Football Halls of 1993 Fame.

Presented By Voting Procedures Charlotte Touchdown Club FWAA All-America committee selects a defensive team with input from the entire membership. From that team, John Rocco five finalists are selected. Executive Director Charlotte Touchdown Club 2004 Winner 309 East Morehead Street, Suite 100 Derrick Johnson, Texas Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 347-2918 (phone) Recent Past Winners (704) 332-4495 (fax) 2003 Derrick Strait, Oklahoma [email protected] 2002 Terrell Suggs, Arizona State 2001 Roy Williams, Oklahoma Steve Richardson 2000 Dan Morgan, Miami (FL) Executive Director 1999 Corey Moore, Virginia Tech Football Writers Association of America 1998 Champ Bailey, Georgia 18652 Vista Del Sol 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan Dallas, TX 75287 1996 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern (972) 713-6198 (phone/fax) 1995 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern [email protected] 2005 Presentation Banquet December 5, 2005, 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.

26 27 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Named After… Outstanding Defensive Player Bronko Nagurski, an All-America defensive tackle and www.touchdownclub.com fullback in 1929, the year one man received the honor at two positions. He went on to play for the Chicago Bears Established and is a member of the College and Pro Football Halls of 1993 Fame.

26 27 Davey O’Brien Award 2004 Winner Best Quarterback Jason White, Oklahoma www.daveyobrien.com Recent Past Winners 2003 Jason White, Oklahoma Established 2002 Brad Banks, Iowa 1977 2001 Eric Crouch, Nebraska 2000 Chris Weinke, Florida State Presented By 1999 Joe Hamilton, Georgia Tech Davey O’Brien Foundation 1998 Michael Bishop, Kansas State 1997 Peyton Manning, Tennessee Danielle Moorman 1996 Danny Wuerffel, Florida Executive Director 1995 Danny Wuerffel, Florida Davey O’Brien Foundation 1994 Kerry Collins, Penn State 306 West Seventh Street, Suite 305 1993 Charlie Ward, Florida State Fort Worth, TX 76102 1992 Gino Torretta, Miami (FL) (817) 338-3488 (phone) 1991 Ty Detmer, BYU (817) 999-0809 (mobile) 1990 Ty Detmer, BYU (817) 335-7737 (fax) 1989 Andre Ware, Houston [email protected] Criteria Named After… Voting is based on: quarterback skills/athletic ability, Davey O’Brien, who led the 1938 TCU Horned Frogs to academics, being a team player, character, leadership their first undefeated season and the only national champi- and sportsmanship. onship in school history. He was the first player to win the Heisman, Maxwell and Walter Camp trophies in the same 2005 Presentation Banquet year. February 20, 2006, in Fort Worth, Texas

Voting Procedures Additional Information A watch list of outstanding quarterbacks is determined Each year the Davey O’Brien Foundation also recognizes before the beginning of the football season. The Davey an outstanding high school senior student-athlete with a O’Brien Selection Committee, which is composed of $20,000 scholarship and a legendary quarterback with their nationally known sportswriters, commentators and former Legends Award. The Foundation also administers a Stay in O’Brien winners, votes several times during the season to School Program for at-risk middle school students. narrow the field of nominees from semifinalists to three finalists and then the winner. 28 29 Outland Trophy 2004 Winner Jammal Brown, Oklahoma Outstanding Interior Lineman www.outlandtrophy.com Recent Past Winners 2003 Robert Gallery, Iowa Established 2002 Rien Long, Washington State 1946 2001 Bryant McKinnie, Miami (FL) 2000 John Henderson, Tennessee Presented By 1999 Chris Samuels, Alabama Football Writers Association of America 1998 Kris Farris, UCLA Omaha Sports Committee 1997 Aaron Taylor, Nebraska 1996 Orlando Pace, Ohio State Steve Richardson 1995 Jonathan Ogden, UCLA Executive Director 1994 Zach Wiegert, Nebraska Football Writers Association of America 1993 Rob Waldrop, Arizona 18652 Vista Del Sol 1992 Will Shields, Nebraska Dallas, TX 75287 1991 Steve Emtman, Washington (972) 713-6198 (phone/fax) 1990 Russell Maryland, Miami (FL) [email protected] 1989 Mohammed Elewonbi, BYU 1988 Tracy Rocker, Auburn Named After… Dr. John H. Outland, an All-America tackle at the University Criteria of Pennsylvania in 1897 and the benefactor of the trophy. Candidates must be interior linemen on offense or defense. Ends are not eligible. Voting Procedures FWAA All-America committee selects a 25-man team with 2005 Presentation Banquet input from its entire membership. From that team, three January 12, 2006, in Omaha, Nebraska finalists are selected from among offensive and defensive interior linemen. The committee then selects the winner Additional Information from the three finalists. 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. 30 31 Outland Trophy 2004 Winner Jammal Brown, Oklahoma Outstanding Interior Lineman www.fwaa.com Recent Past Winners 2003 Robert Gallery, Iowa Established 2002 Rien Long, Washington State 1946 2001 Bryant McKinnie, Miami (FL) 2000 John Henderson, Tennessee Presented By 1999 Chris Samuels, Alabama Football Writers Association of America 1998 Kris Farris, UCLA Omaha Sports Committee 1997 Aaron Taylor, Nebraska 1996 Orlando Pace, Ohio State Steve Richardson 1995 Jonathan Ogden, UCLA Executive Director 1994 Zach Wiegert, Nebraska Football Writers Association of America 1993 Rob Waldrop, Arizona 18652 Vista Del Sol 1992 Will Shields, Nebraska Dallas, TX 75287 1991 Steve Emtman, Washington (972) 713-6198 (phone/fax) 1990 Russell Maryland, Miami (FL) [email protected] 1989 Mohammed Elewonbi, BYU 1988 Tracy Rocker, Auburn Named After… Dr. John H. Outland, an All-America tackle at the University Criteria of Pennsylvania in 1897 and the benefactor of the trophy. Candidates must be interior linemen on offense or defense. Ends are not eligible. Voting Procedures FWAA All-America committee selects a 25-man team with 2005 Presentation Banquet input from its entire membership. From that team, three January 12, 2006, in Omaha, Nebraska finalists are selected from among offensive and defensive interior linemen. The committee then selects the winner Additional Information from the three finalists. 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. 30 31 Eddie Robinson/FWAA Coach of the Year Award 2004 Winner Outstanding Division I-A Coach Urban Meyer, Utah www.eddierobinsonaward.com Recent Past Winners Established 2003 Nick Saban, LSU 1957 2002 Jim Tressel, Ohio State 2001 Ralph Friedgen, Maryland Presented By 2000 Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Football Writers Association of America, 1999 Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and America West Airlines 1998 Phillip Fulmer, Tennessee 1997 Mike Price, Washington State Steve Richardson 1996 Bruce Snyder, Arizona State Executive Director 1995 Gary Barnett, Northwestern Football Writers Association of America 1994 Rich Brooks, Oregon 18652 Vista Del Sol 1993 Terry Bowden, Auburn Dallas, TX 75287 1992 Gene Stallings, Alabama (972) 713-6198 (phone/fax) 1991 Don James, Washington [email protected] 1990 Bobby Ross, Georgia Tech 1989 Bill McCartney, Colorado Shawn Schoeffler 1988 Lou Holtz, Notre Dame Tostitos Fiesta Bowl 1987 Dick MacPherson, Syracuse (480) 350-0909 1986 Joe Paterno, Penn State [email protected] Criteria Named After… All Division I-A head coaches are eligible. Eddie Robinson, the winningest coach in college football 2005 Presentation history who coached for 56 years at Grambling State January 2, 2006 University. Televised announcement at half-time of the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Voting Procedures FWAA All-America committee nominates three finalists. Additional Information The three finalists are announced online, as well as during Proceeds benefit the Eddie Robinson Foundation. a national teleconference. The winner is determined by a vote of the 800-member FWAA.

32 33 Eddie Robinson/FWAA Coach of the Year Award 2004 Winner Outstanding Division I-A Coach Urban Meyer, Utah www.fwaa.com Recent Past Winners Established 2003 Nick Saban, LSU 1957 2002 Jim Tressel, Ohio State 2001 Ralph Friedgen, Maryland Presented By 2000 Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Football Writers Association of America, 1999 Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and America West Airlines 1998 Phillip Fulmer, Tennessee 1997 Mike Price, Washington State Steve Richardson 1996 Bruce Snyder, Arizona State Executive Director 1995 Gary Barnett, Northwestern Football Writers Association of America 1994 Rich Brooks, Oregon 18652 Vista Del Sol 1993 Terry Bowden, Auburn Dallas, TX 75287 1992 Gene Stallings, Alabama (972) 713-6198 (phone/fax) 1991 Don James, Washington [email protected] 1990 Bobby Ross, Georgia Tech 1989 Bill McCartney, Colorado Shawn Schoeffler 1988 Lou Holtz, Notre Dame Tostitos Fiesta Bowl 1987 Dick MacPherson, Syracuse (480) 350-0909 1986 Joe Paterno, Penn State [email protected] Criteria Named After… All Division I-A head coaches are eligible. Eddie Robinson, the winningest coach in college football 2005 Presentation history who coached for 56 years at Grambling State January 2, 2006 University. Televised announcement at half-time of the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Voting Procedures FWAA All-America committee nominates three finalists. Additional Information The three finalists are announced online, as well as during Proceeds benefit the Eddie Robinson Foundation. a national teleconference. The winner is determined by a vote of the 800-member FWAA.

32 33 Jim Thorpe Award selection committee consisting of former players, coaches, Outstanding Defensive Back journalists and representatives of the major conferences to determine the winner. www.jimthorpeassoc.org 2004 Winner Established Carlos Rogers, Auburn 1986 Recent Past Winners Presented By 2003 Derrick Strait, Oklahoma Jim Thorpe Association 2002 Terence Newman, Kansas State 2001 Roy Williams, Oklahoma W. Lynne Draper 2000 Jamar Fletcher, Wisconsin Executive Director 1999 Tyrone Carter, Minnesota Jim Thorpe Association 1998 Antoine Winfield, Ohio State PO Box 270716 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan Oklahoma City, OK 73137 1996 Lawrence Wright, Florida (405) 427-1400 (phone) 1995 Greg Myers, Colorado State (405) 495-7602 (fax) 1994 Chris Hudson, Colorado [email protected] 1993 Antonio Langham, Alabama 1992 Deon Figures, Colorado Named After… 1991 Terrell Buckley, Florida State Jim Thorpe, a first-team Walter Camp All-America 1990 Darryll Lewis, Arizona selection in 1911 and 1912. He won gold medals in the 1989 Mark Carrier, USC decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Olympics, played professional baseball, and in 1920, was elected the first 2005 Presentation Banquet president of what would become the National Football February 7, 2006, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma League. Additional Information Voting Procedures The association manages the Oklahoma Sports Hall of A watch list of outstanding defensive backs is determined Fame and several charity events in cooperation with the at the beginning of the football season. The Jim Thorpe NFL Players Association. Its “Bright Path” youth program Association screening committee narrows the field to 10 for children 18 and younger includes All-Star basketball semifinalists during the first week in November before and football games in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, several selecting three finalists the week before Thanksgiving. The scholarship programs, Oklahoma’s outstanding high names of the finalists are submitted to a national school senior award and the “Bright Path Club” for elementary school children. 34 35 Jim Thorpe Award selection committee consisting of former players, coaches, Outstanding Defensive Back journalists and representatives of the major conferences to determine the winner. www.jimthorpeassoc.org 2004 Winner Established Carlos Rogers, Auburn 1986 Recent Past Winners Presented By 2003 Derrick Strait, Oklahoma Jim Thorpe Association 2002 Terence Newman, Kansas State 2001 Roy Williams, Oklahoma W. Lynne Draper 2000 Jamar Fletcher, Wisconsin Executive Director 1999 Tyrone Carter, Minnesota Jim Thorpe Association 1998 Antoine Winfield, Ohio State PO Box 270716 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan Oklahoma City, OK 73137 1996 Lawrence Wright, Florida (405) 427-1400 (phone) 1995 Greg Myers, Colorado State (405) 495-7602 (fax) 1994 Chris Hudson, Colorado [email protected] 1993 Antonio Langham, Alabama 1992 Deon Figures, Colorado Named After… 1991 Terrell Buckley, Florida State Jim Thorpe, a first-team Walter Camp All-America 1990 Darryll Lewis, Arizona selection in 1911 and 1912. He won gold medals in the 1989 Mark Carrier, USC decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Olympics, played professional baseball, and in 1920, was elected the first 2005 Presentation Banquet president of what would become the National Football February 7, 2006, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma League. Additional Information Voting Procedures The association manages the Oklahoma Sports Hall of A watch list of outstanding defensive backs is determined Fame and several charity events in cooperation with the at the beginning of the football season. The Jim Thorpe NFL Players Association. Its “Bright Path” youth program Association screening committee narrows the field to 10 for children 18 and younger includes All-Star basketball semifinalists during the first week in November before and football games in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, several selecting three finalists the week before Thanksgiving. The scholarship programs, Oklahoma’s outstanding high names of the finalists are submitted to a national school senior award and the “Bright Path Club” for elementary school children. 34 35 Doak Walker Award 2004 Winner Outstanding Running Back Cedric Benson, Texas www.doakwalkeraward.com Recent Past Winners Established 2003 Chris Perry, Michigan 1990 2002 Larry Johnson, Penn State 2001 Luke Staley, BYU Presented By 2000 LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU SMU Athletic Forum 1999 Ron Dayne, Wisconsin 1998 Ricky Williams, Texas Lisa Chou Becky Walker 1997 Ricky Williams, Texas Executive Director Associate Director 1996 Byron Hanspard, Texas Tech 1995 Eddie George, Ohio State Jeff Lockhart 1994 Rashaan Salaam, Colorado Assistant Director 1993 Bam Morris, Texas Tech SMU Athletic Forum 1992 Garrison Hearst, Georgia PO Box 750460 Dallas, TX 75275-0460 Criteria (214) 768-4314 (phone) Candidates for the Doak Walker Award must: (214) 768-3570 (fax) play predominantly in a running back position; make [email protected] extraordinary contributions to his team; be enrolled in a degree program and in good academic standing; Named After… exhibit the characteristics of sportsmanship and fair play Doak Walker, the 1948 Heisman Trophy winner and three- associated with Doak Walker. time All-American from SMU. He is a member of the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame. Walker spent six 2005 Presentation Banquet seasons with the Detroit Lions, leading the team to NFL February 27, 2006, in Dallas, Texas championships in 1952 and 1953 and earning All-Pro honors four times. Additional Information The SMU Athletic Forum produces four annual luncheons Voting Procedures and the Doak Walker Award Presentation Banquet. The recipient is chosen by the Doak Walker Award National Proceeds benefit athletic programs at SMU. Selection Committee comprised of sports writers, television commentators, radio sports personalities and former All-America and NFL All-Pro football players. 36 37 Doak Walker Award 2004 Winner Outstanding Running Back Cedric Benson, Texas www.doakwalkeraward.com Recent Past Winners Established 2003 Chris Perry, Michigan 1990 2002 Larry Johnson, Penn State 2001 Luke Staley, BYU Presented By 2000 LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU SMU Athletic Forum 1999 Ron Dayne, Wisconsin 1998 Ricky Williams, Texas Lisa Chou Becky Walker 1997 Ricky Williams, Texas Executive Director Associate Director 1996 Byron Hanspard, Texas Tech 1995 Eddie George, Ohio State Jeff Lockhart 1994 Rashaan Salaam, Colorado Assistant Director 1993 Bam Morris, Texas Tech SMU Athletic Forum 1992 Garrison Hearst, Georgia PO Box 750460 Dallas, TX 75275-0460 Criteria (214) 768-4314 (phone) Candidates for the Doak Walker Award must: (214) 768-3570 (fax) play predominantly in a running back position; make [email protected] extraordinary contributions to his team; be enrolled in a degree program and in good academic standing; Named After… exhibit the characteristics of sportsmanship and fair play Doak Walker, the 1948 Heisman Trophy winner and three- associated with Doak Walker. time All-American from SMU. He is a member of the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame. Walker spent six 2005 Presentation Banquet seasons with the Detroit Lions, leading the team to NFL February 27, 2006, in Dallas, Texas championships in 1952 and 1953 and earning All-Pro honors four times. Additional Information The SMU Athletic Forum produces four annual luncheons Voting Procedures and the Doak Walker Award Presentation Banquet. The recipient is chosen by the Doak Walker Award National Proceeds benefit athletic programs at SMU. Selection Committee comprised of sports writers, television commentators, radio sports personalities and former All-America and NFL All-Pro football players. 36 37 Disney’s Wide World of Sports Spirit Award Rimington Trophy Most Inspirational Player (or team) Most Outstanding Center www.wdwpress.com/spirit www.rimingtontrophy.com

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Liz Benz Elon Werner Sports Publicist Director of Communications Walt Disney World Media Relations The Sports Group, LLC PO Box 10000 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 2120 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000 Dallas, TX 75201 (407) 566-5339 (phone) 214-631-7747 (phone) (407) 566-5320 (fax) [email protected] [email protected] About the Award About the Award The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most The Disney’s Wide World of Sports Spirit Award has been outstanding center in college football. Dave Rimington, presented annually since 1996 to college football’s most the award’s namesake, is the most decorated center in inspirational player (or team). Representatives of Disney college football history as a Lombardi Award winner and Sports Attractions and ESPN created the Disney Spirit the only player ever to win the coveted Outland Trophy in Award with hopes of honoring college football student- consecutive years. athletes who overcome physical, emotional and other challenges within their lives, while also demonstrating an The five-year old trophy is presented by Canon USA, Black undying love for the sport. The Disney Spirit Award is not & Decker, and Power Sentry. Since its inception, the based on statistics or other on-field records or achieve- Rimington Trophy has raised over $450,000 for the ments. The award is based on bravery, courage, overcom- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which is hosted by the Boomer ing adversity and passion for college football. Esiason Foundation that to date has raised over $25,000,000. Recent Past Winners 2004 Tim Frisby, South Carolina Recent Past Winners 2003 Neil Parry, San Jose State 2004 David Baas, Michigan/ Ben Wilkerson, LSU 2002 Dewayne White, Louisville 2003 Jake Grove, Virginia Tech 2001 U.S. Service Academies (Air Force, Army, Navy) 2002 Brett Romberg, Miami (FL) 2000 Hameen Ali, William & Mary 2001 LeCharles Bentley, Ohio State 38 39 Disney’s Wide World of Sports Spirit Award Rimington Trophy Most Inspirational Player (or team) Most Outstanding Center www.wdwpress.com/spirit www.rimingtontrophy.com

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