2015 Gold Medal Recipient Dr. Condoleezza Rice and NFF Chairman Archie Manning Headlined the Star-Studded 58Th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on Dec
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2015 Gold Medal recipient Dr. Condoleezza Rice and NFF Chairman Archie Manning headlined the star-studded 58th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 8, 2015, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. chairman’s message From Archie Manning Dear Members & College Football Friends: The National Football Foundation experienced another exceptionally successful year in implementing our efforts of Building Leaders Through Football, culminating with another sold-out crowd gathering in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City on Dec. 8, 2015, for the 58th NFF Annual Awards Dinner. For the ninth consecutive year, we expanded into the adjacent room to accom- modate the overflow demand to be part of this marquee event, and the honorees, featuring Dr. Condoleezza Rice, the 66th U.S. Secretary of State, continue to represent a long list of our country’s finest leaders who have taken our national stage. What follows is a photo collection of those honored and those who paid tribute to the honorees by attending the event that night, as well as photos from several other National Football Foundation- related events surrounding the 2015 football season. We hope that looking through the magazine will bring back happy memories for those who participated while inspiring others to attend in the future. Mark your calendars for Dec. 6, 2016 and the 59th NFF Annual Awards Dinner, which promises to be bet- ter than ever. Thank you for your support in 2015, and we look forward to further engaging you in our mission of Building Leaders Through Football in 2016. Respectfully, Archie Manning Chairman of the Board 2016 Key Dates special notes • Sept. 28, 2016 – Announcement of the semifinalists for the 2016 The National Football Foundation would like to acknowledge the work of the William V. Campbell Trophy, presented by Fidelity Investments and following photographers, who contributed to this issue of the Footballetter: prominently displayed at the NYAC – Irving, Texas Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, Marc Bryan-Brown, Ben Hider, Kevin Jairaj, Bill • Fall 2016 – Announcement of the 2016 William V. Campbell Trophy Kostroun, and Melissa Macatee. The NFF would also like to thank the mul- finalists, which comprise the 2016 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class, tiple sports information directors who made contributions to this issue of presented by Fidelity Investments – Irving, Texas the Footballetter. All photo rights are maintained by their respective parties. • Dec. 5, 2016 – Presentation of the Asa S. Bushnell Cup to the Ivy League Football Players of the Year at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel at an event Your support and attendance at the many NFF events throughout the year sponsored by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses – New York City means a lot, and we would ask that you consider supplementing your sup- • Dec. 6, 2016 – NFF Annual Awards Press Conference at the Waldorf port with a financial gift. Created in 1947, the NFF remains a powerful vehicle Astoria Hotel – New York City for those who have benefited from the game to give back to future gener- • Dec. 6, 2016 – NFF Chapter Awards Luncheon, presented by Under ations. Please see below for the contact information that you can use to Armour, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel – New York City learn more about making a donation to support the NFF’s efforts of Building • Dec. 6, 2016 – 59th NFF Annual Awards Dinner, including the induction Leaders Through Football. Thank you for your support in 2015, and we look of the 2016 College Football Hall of Fame Class and the 27th presenta- forward to further engaging you in our mission in 2016. tion of the William V. Campbell Trophy, at the Waldorf Astoria – New York City Please contact NFF Director of Finance Sue Tuggle at 972-556-1000 or by • Dec. 31, 2016 – The 12th Annual NFF National Hall of Fame Salute dur- email at [email protected] to learn how you can include ing the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl the National Football Foundation in your annual gift planning. The NFF is – Atlanta a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization, and your contribution may be eligible • Jan. 5, 2017 – NFF Leadership Hall of Fame Dinner – Tampa, Fla. for tax benefits based on your individual circumstances. • Jan. 6, 2017 – Announcement of the 2017 College Football Hall of Fame Class at the Tampa Marriott Waterside – Tampa, Fla. • Jan. 9, 2017 – College Football Playoff National Championship at Raymond James Stadium – Tampa, Fla. www.footballfoundation.org 2 March 2016 2015 College football hall of fame Class 58th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Memories and Highlights The 2015 College Football Hall of Fame Class. Front Row (L-R): Coach Bill Snyder (Kansas State), Brian Bosworth (Oklahoma), Lincoln Kennedy (Washington), Ricky Williams (Texas), Bob Breunig (Arizona State), Michael Payton (Marshall), Coach Jim Tressel (Youngstown State, Ohio State). Back Row: Sean Brewer (Millsaps [Miss.]), Wes Chandler (Florida), Thom Gatewood (Notre Dame), Trev Alberts (Nebraska), Art Still (Kentucky), Clinton Jones (Michigan State), Zach Thomas (Texas Tech), Tracy Lytle (representing her late husband, Rob Lytle from Michigan). Not pictured: Ruben Brown (Pittsburgh) and Dick Jauron (Yale). 2015 COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS 2015 INDUCTION CEREMONIES • Lincoln Kennedy – OT, Washington (1989-92) NEW YORK CITY • Rob Lytle (deceased) – RB, Michigan (1974-76) • Trev Alberts – LB, Nebraska (1990-93) • Michael Payton – QB, Marshall (1989-92) • Brian Bosworth – LB, Oklahoma (1984-86) • Art Still – DE, Kentucky (1974-77) • Bob Breunig – LB, Arizona State (1972-74) • Zach Thomas – LB, Texas Tech (1992-95) • Sean Brewer – DL, Millsaps (Miss.) (1989-92) • Ricky Williams – RB, Texas (1995-98) • Ruben Brown – OT, Pittsburgh (1991-94) • Coach Bill Snyder – 193-101-1 (65.6%)*; Kansas State (1989- • Wes Chandler – SE, Florida (1974-77) 2005, 2009-Present) • Thom Gatewood – SE, Notre Dame (1969-71) • Coach Jim Tressel – 229-79-2 (74.2%); Youngstown State • Dick Jauron – RB, Yale (1970-72) (1986-2000) and Ohio State (2001-10) • Clinton Jones – HB, Michigan State (1964-66) *Through the 2015 season Former Oklahoma linebacker Brian Bosworth accepts his College Football Hall of Former Michigan State halfback Clinton Jones accepts his College Football Hall of Fame plaque. Fame plaque. www.footballfoundation.org 3 March 2016 nff AnnuAl AwArDs Dinner 58th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Memories and Highlights The golD meDAl Established in 1958, The Gold Medal, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame’s highest honor, recognizes outstanding individuals with unblemished reputations who have contributed significantly to the sport of college football and the welfare of our country. Dr. Condoleezza Rice became the 62nd recipient of the NFF Gold Medal on Dec. 8, 2015. After rising to the highest levels of power as the first female African-American U.S. Secretary of State, Dr. Rice currently serves as a professor at Stanford University and as a member of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee. She is the first woman ever nationally recognized by the organization in its 69-year history, and she joins a prestigious list of honorees that includes: • Seven U.S. Presidents • Four U.S. Generals • Three U.S. Admirals • 28 Corporate CEOs and Chairmen • One U.S. Supreme Court Justice • Jackie Robinson, John Glenn, John Wayne and many others. “We are a greater country for the role that football has played in bringing us together.” — DR. CONDOLEEZZA RICE Dr. Condoleezza Rice displays her 2015 NFF Gold Medal. The DisTinguisheD AmericAn AwArD Established in 1966 and presented on special occasions when a truly deserving individual emerges, the NFF Distinguished American Award honors a person who has maintained a lifelong interest in the betterment of the game and who, over time, has exhibited leadership and the character building attributes of amateur football in his professional and personal life. The NFF paid tribute to the thousands of student-athletes who have played football at the nation’s military academies over the years by honoring one rep- resentative of each branch as a co-recipient of the 2015 Distinguished American Award. Rear Adm. Bill Byrne (a former Navy quarterback), Capt. Jared Tew (a for- mer Air Force fullback) and Maj. Graham White (a former Army punter) repre- sented their respective alma maters. (Above) Rear Adm. Bill Byrne of the U.S. Navy, Capt. Jared Tew of the U.S. Air Force and Maj. Graham White of the U.S. Army were honored as co-recipients of the 2015 NFF Distinguished American Award. (Right) Capt. Jared Tew of the U.S. Air Force, Rear Adm. Bill Byrne of the U.S. Navy, and Maj. Graham White of the U.S. Army were honored as co-recipients of the 2015 NFF Distinguished American Award. www.footballfoundation.org 4 March 2016 NFF Corporate partNers NFF Thanks Its Partners For Their Support www.footballfoundation.org 5 March 2016 nff annual awards dinner 58th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Memories and Highlights 2015 NFF Annual Awards Dinner & Luncheon Honorees OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO AMATEUR FOOTBALL AWARD 2015 NFF NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLAR-ATHLETES Charlie Gogolak and Pete Gogolak, Placekicking Revolutionaries Zachary Allen (Northeast Region) – New Canaan High School in New Canaan, Conn. Kenneth Brinson Jr. (South Region) – The Marist School in Atlanta, Ga. JOHN L. TONER AWARD William Hefley III (Midwest Region) – The Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Ark. Mark Hollis, Michigan State University Athletics Director Jelani Roberts (East Region) – The Gilman School in Baltimore, Md. Josh Rosen (West Region) – St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, Calif. CHRIS SCHENKEL AWARD Jim Hawthorne, Voice of the Louisiana State University Tigers 2015 NFF CHAPTER LEADERSHIP AWARDS Mark Ball – Texas Tech Chapter (South Region) LEGACY AWARDS Marc Hudak – New York City Chapter (East Region) Donnie Duncan, Former Big 12 Senior Associate Commissioner for Football Richard Lewis – Joseph Mewhiney/Central Mass.