National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Walter J. Zable/San Diego Chapter THE 45TH ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION 2016 MVPs PLATINUM SPONSORS Honoring SCHOLAR-LEADER-ATHLETES April 7, 2017 San Diego, California Investment Services P.O. Box 503933 | San Diego, CA 92150-3933 | www.nffsandiego.org 619.341.0545 | Fax 619.923.2414 PROGRAM - 6:30 P.M. Welcome .................................................................... Brian Fogarty, President Pledge of Allegiance .................................... Daniel Brunskill and Devyn Bryant Recognition of MVPs ................................................Paul Rudy, KUSI-TV Sports Invocation .............. Monsignor Daniel Dillabough, VP, Mission & Ministry, USD Master of Ceremonies - Paul Rudy, Prep Pigskin Report, KUSI-TV Sports RECOGNITION of SAN DIEGO HALL of FAMERS Marcus Allen, University of Southern California, 1981 Lance Alworth, University of Arkansas, 1959-61 Bob Babich, Miami of Ohio, 1968 Mike Garrett, University of Southern California, 1965 Fred Dryer, San Diego State College, 1968 Dr. Bill McColl, Stanford, 1952 John Robinson, Coach, University of Southern California, 1976-1982; UNLV, 1999-2004 Billy Ray Smith, University of Arkansas, 1979-82 Ed White, CAL, 1968 Walter J. Zable, College of William and Mary, 1937 PRESENTATION of AWARDS SCHOLAR-LEADER-ATHLETE AWARDS DIVISION OPEN, I, II, III, IV, V • UNIVERSITIES WILLIE JONES MOST INSPIRATIONAL AWARD Mykel Bernal, Oceanside High School WALTER J. ZABLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD HEAD FOOTBALL COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD Tristan McCoy, Rancho Bernardo High School MERITORIOUS COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD Mike Hastings, Point Loma High School OUTSTANDING FOOTBALL OFFICIAL AWARD Mike Downing CONTRIBUTION TO AMATEUR FOOTBALL Dale Lindsey, USD and Rocky Long, SDSU NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 1 NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION & COLLEGE HALL OF FAME WALTER J. ZABLE/SAN DIEGO CHAPTER We are justifiably proud of the genuine sportsmanship and integrity exhibited in high school and college football. An emotionally integrated force, football provides the com- mon denominator and rallying ground for students, faculty, alumni and friends of our great American schools,colleges and universities. To no small degree, football provides a unique training field for leadership in our competitive society. We earnestly strive to support educators in a desire to maintain the popularity of football as the finest and most testing game for developing skills of competition. Weighing equally with football ability in selection of the Scholar Leader Athlete awards, are scholastic excellence and community leadership. Tonight’s event is the 42nd annual banquet to honor outstand- ing Scholar-Leader-Athlete high school and college players of the Greater San Diego area selected by the Awards Committee of this chapter. SCHOLAR–LEADER–ATHLETE SELECTION The 2013-14 National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar Athletes were selected from a group of outstanding nominees from San Diego area high schools, colleges and universities. The schools were contacted, and recommendations from prin- cipals and football coaches, along with grade transcripts, were considered. A scholastic average of 3.0 or better is one of the requirements for consideration of this top award. The student must have also received All League honors as a football player. Citizenship on and off the campus is a third consideration in the selection process. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AWARDS COMMITTEE Steven R. Brand Dan Herbert - Chair Brian Fogarty Steven R. Brand A. E. “Spike” Harvey Stuart Lee Lourie Dan Herbert John McColl Stuart Lee Lourie Tim Oder John McColl John Shacklett Carlos Milsap David Smola Tim Oder Brandon Stone Jim Pehl Bruce Ward Carole Roth BANQUET CHAIR Paul Rudy A. E. “Spike” Harvey Jerry Schniepp John Shacklett BANQUET COORDINATOR David Smola Jennifer Bower Brandon Stone Bruce Ward CHAPTER OFFICERS President – Brian Fogarty Vice President – Dan Herbert W. B. “Andy” Anderson, Treasurer – Jim Pehl Emeritus (dec.) Secretary – Jennifer Bower Dr. George Brown (dec.) Chet DeVore (dec.) Past Presidents Sid Gillman, Emeritus (dec.) Bob Babich Steve V. Haynes (dec.) Al Coupee (dec.) John T. Rozar (dec.) Bill Mast Walter J. Zable (dec.) Jerry Ringer 2 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 WALTER J. ZABLE Walter J. Zable, scholar- leader-athlete, was the founder and chief executive officer of San Diego-based Cubic Corporation, one of the nation’s largest and most successful electronics firms. He graduated from the College of William & Mary and was an honorable mention All-American football player as well as first-team All-South Atlantic Conference low-hurdle champion. He lettered in football, baseball and track. Zable was drafted to play professional football with the New York Giants, but war-related duties did not allow him to play. He received his master’s degree in physics and mathematics from the Uni- versity of Florida. William & Mary conferred upon him an honorary doctor of law degree. Zable’s football honors include selection to the Sports Illustrated Silver Anniversary Team and induction into the William & Mary Hall of Fame. He was the first recipient of the Distinguished American Award from this chapter of the National Football Foundation. He was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame and was presented with the Foundation’s highest recognition for athletic and humanitarian excellence – the Gold Medal Award. He also received the NCAA’s most prestigious award, the Teddy Roosevelt Award. In 1985, he was named honorary chairman of the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, Calif. His leadership honors include San Diego Magazine’s “Industrialist of the Year,” National Management Association’s Golden Knight Award, City of Hope’s “Man of the Year,” and San Diego Press Club’s “Headliner of the Year.” In July 1992, Virginia Governor Douglas Wilder appointed him to a four-year term on the William & Mary Board of Visitors. In February 1992, he was named “Community Champion of the Year” by the San Diego Hall of Champions. In 1995, the San Diego Press Club selected him as a Headliner in Sports and Business. Zable was one of the founders of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame San Diego chapter that was established in 1971. and has been one of its strongest supporters. He was a member of the national organization’s Board of Directors. Unfortunately, we lost Zable in June of 2012. He was 97 years old. NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 3 MVP PROGRAM As part of the efforts to honor high school athletes, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Program was established. Each week during the regular high school football season, a “Game of the Week” is selected from more than 40 games played in the greater San Diego area. With input from the local media, a Most Valuable Player is selected from each team prior to the conclusion of the game. MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS - 2016 Brett Braunsdorf ................................Helix High School Terrell Carter . .Madison High School Marcus Dean ��������������������������������������������������������������Mira Mesa High School Sam Dixon �������������������������������������������������������������� Mission Hills High School Hunter Gaines ���������������������������������������������������������� Grossmont High School Alfredo Garcia ��������������������������������������������������������������� Eastlake High School Dale Gerlt ������������������������������������������������������������ University City High School Jordan Heath ����������������������������������������������� Cathedral Catholic High School Spencer Jackson ...........................Mt. Carmel High School Jerome Johnson III ............................Valhalla High School Fenuki Kauvaka. Otay Ranch High School Jonathan Lewis ..........................St. Augustine High School Joey Morones . Christian High School Kyle Mullin �����������������������������������������������������������Scripps Ranch High School Jake Neufeld . .La Costa Canyon High School Sully O’Brien . Torrey Pines High School Josh Reyes ��������������������������������������������������������� La Jolla Country Day School Jacob Rozar �������������������������������������������������������������Bonita Vista High School Mark Salazar . Rancho Bernardo High School Elijah Shelton . Mater Dei Catholic High School Max Shuffer ��������������������������������������������������������������� Oceanside High School Kyree Woods . Steele Canyon High School 4 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 OPEN DIVISION Jack Cavellier Cathedral Catholic High School Jack Cavellier is a 6-foot-2, 225-pound defensive end for the CIF Division 1-AA state champion Cathedral Catholic football team, where he competed for coach Sean Doyle. Cavellier was a defensive co-captain for the Dons, who finished 15-0 and ranked No. 4 in the state and No. 16 in the nation. Cavellier recorded 98 tackles in 2016, including 25 tackles for loss and 11 ½ sacks. He was selected to the All-Western League First-Team Defense and was an All-CIF San Diego Section Second-Team Defense pick. Off the field, he carried a 3.93 GPA and was voted to the San Diego Union- Tribune All-Academic Team. The Cathedral Scholar is a member of the National Honor Society as well as the Options Program at Cathedral, where he mentors students with special needs. Cavellier has volunteered for over four years at the City of San Diego Recreation and Therapeutic Commission, working with young adults and children with special needs. Cavellier will continue his football and