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Award ...... Watch List Semifinalists Finalists Winner Banquet/Presentation Bednarik Award ...... July 10 Oct. 30 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] March 9, 2018 (Atlantic City, N.J.) Biletnikoff Award ...... July 18 Nov. 13 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] Feb. 10, 2018 (Tallahassee, Fla.) Trophy ...... July 13 Nov. 16 Dec. 4 Dec. 4 (Charlotte) ...... Nov. 21 Nov. 27 Dec. 5 [RCS] Dec. 5 (Little Rock, Ark.) ...... July 17 Oct. 30 Nov. 20 Dec. 5 Dec. 5 (Winner’s Campus) Davey O’Brien Award ...... July 19 Nov. 7 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] Feb. 19, 2018 (Fort Worth) Disney Sports Spirit Award ...... Dec. 7 [THDA] Dec. 7 () Award ...... July 20 Nov. 15 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] Feb. 16, 2018 () ...... Dec. 5 Dec. 14 Jan. 6, 2018 (Atlanta) Award ...... May 2018 (Dallas) ...... Nov. 16 Dec. 11 Dec. 27 March 9, 2018 (Atlantic City, N.J.) ...... Dec. 4 Dec. 9 [ESPN] Dec. 10 () ...... July 11 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [RCS] TBA Award ...... July 12 Nov. 2 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] Dec. 4 (West Palm Beach, Fla.) ...... July 10 Oct. 30 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] March 9, 2018 (Atlantic City, N.J.) ...... July 13 Nov. 15 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] Jan. 10, 2018 (Omaha) Award ...... July 17 Nov. 9 Dec. 6 TBA (Louisville) Paycom Award ...... July 14 Oct. 23 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] Feb. 6, 2018 ( City) Award ...... July 12 Nov. 16 Nov. 21 Dec. 7 [THDA] Jan. 2018 (Augusta, Ga.) ...... July 11 Dec. 4 Dec. 7 [RCS] Jan. 13, 2018 (Lincoln, Neb.) Award ...... July 21 Nov. 14 Nov. 29 Dec. 7 [SC] Jan. 13, 2018 (New Haven, Conn.) William V. Campbell Trophy ...... Sept. 27 Nov. 1 Dec. 5 Dec. 5 (New York) ...... July 18 Nov. 2 Nov. 22 Dec. 5 Feb. 16, 2018 (Fort Walton Beach, Fla.)

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[SC] SportsCenter on ESPN• [ESPN] ESPN • All dates are subject to change; Please refer to ncfaa.org for updates. @NCFAA 17directory.indd 38 THE MAXWELL VIEW he has had over three-quarters of a century selecting the promising talent of tomorrow with educated accuracy. Recognizing talented players Tat the earliest stages of their careers has been a Maxwell standard. In fact a majority of our Maxwell Award winners have experienced continued success at the professional level with several going on to be legends of the game.

The Maxwell Football Club is the first organization to honor football from beginner to professional. The Maxwell Football Club first presented its namesake award in 1937. In 1959, following the death of its founder , The Maxwell Football Club’s Professional Player of the Year Award was instituted and christened the Bert Bell Trophy. The inaugural presentation of the Jim Henry Award to the Tri-State High School Player of the Year in 1985 and the addition of The National High School Player in 2007, the Maxwell Football Club solidified its status as the preeminent organization with a keen view of excellence at all levels of football.

2017 Executive Board Mark Dianno, Esq. - President and Chief Executive Officer shawn wooDEn - Chairman of the Board Mark wolpErt - Executive Vice President and Director ray M. MincarElli, Jr. - Vice President Partner & Sponsor Development rayMonD J. Johnston - Treasurer and Director of High School Awards scott wolpErt - Senior Counsel and Vice President of Legal Affairs - Chairman Emeritus richarD J. calhoun, Jr. - Board Member at Large Erik schaDa - Board Member at Large MichaEl Duricko - Board Member at Large

Official Contact Information Maxwell Football Club P.O. Box 1225 • Southampton, PA 18966 Tel 215-643-3833 • www.maxwellfootballclub.org

2017 Club Information & Contacts

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Club Information and Contacts 1 Award Contacts and Procedures 3

INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE AWARDS The Maxwell Award 4 The Award 5 The George Munger Award 6

INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL AWARDS The Bert Bell Award 7 The Earle “Greasy” Neale Award 8

INDIVIDUAL HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS The Jim Henry Award 9

The Maxwell Football Club National High School Player of the Year Award 12

INDIVIDUAL REGIONAL AWARDS Tri-State Coach of the Year 13

The Tri-State Player of the Year Award 14

INDIVIDUAL SPECIAL AWARDS The Francis J. “Reds” Bagnell Award 15 The Spirit Award 16 The Tropicana Broadcast Award 17 VICIS Innovation in Safety Award 18 Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian Award 18 Partners of Maxwell Football Club 19 Appendix of Past Winners 21-22

2 AWARDS CONTACTS & PROCEDURES

There are 14 Awards Presented by the Maxwell Football Club. 12 are awarded annually - 2 are given at the Maxwell Football Club’s discretion. CONTACTS: Mark o. wolpErt, Executive Director Erik schaDa, Communications Coordinator Office: 215-643-3833 • Cell: 267-973-3680 Phone: #267-968-1626 [email protected] [email protected] richarD cirMiniEllo Milt halstEaD Director of Collegiate Awards NFL Liasion Phone: #862-224-2115 Phone: #215-704-4348 [email protected] ecfoamilt2comcast.net

Voting procEDurEs: collEgE Division I Head Coaches, Division I Sports Information Directors, Members of the Maxwell Football Club, selected Sportswriters and Sportscasters nationwide all vote.

Voting procEDurEs: profEssional NFL Head Coaches, General Managers, Owners, Members of the Maxwell Football Club, selected Sportswriters and Sportscasters nationwide all vote.

3 THE MAXWELL AWARD Established: 1937

Named After: Robert “Tiny” Maxwell. Maxwell, age 37, was a sportswriter and former college football player who passed away in a 1922 car accident. The Maxwell Football Club was founded in 1935, by his friend Bert Bell, to present awards in his name and to promote football safety. Presented To: The top college football player in the nation RECENT WINNERS: 2015 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 AJ McCarron, University of Alabama 2012 Manti T’eo, 2011 , 2010 Cam Netwon, Auburn 2009 Colt McCoy, University of 2008 **, 2007 Tim Tebow, University of Florida 2006 , University of Notre Dame 2005 , University of Texas 2004 Jason White, 2003 , University of 2002 Larry Johnson, The State University 2001 , University of 2000 ##, Purdue University

** Tebow and John Lattner (Notre Dame 1952-1953) are the only two-time Maxwell Award Winners ## Brees won the Bert Bell Award in 2009. Other Maxwell/Bert Bell winners include (1997/2003, 2004 and 2013); (1988/1997); (1963/1971) and O.J. Simpson (1968/1973)

For a list of all winners, please see page 21

4 THE Established: 1995

Named After: Chuck Bednarik. Known as both “Concrete Charlie” and “The Last 60 Minute Man”, Bednarik was a three time All-American at Penn at both and center. He was the last player in the NFL to play both ways full time. An 8-time Pro Bowler, Bednarik was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967 and the College Hall of Fame two years later.

Presented To: The best defensive player in college football RECENT WINNERS: 2016 , University of Alabama 2015 , 2014 III, University of Arizona 2013 , University of 2012 Manti T’eo, University of Notre Dame 2011 , LSU 2010 , LSU 2009 , University of Nebraska 2008 , University of Southern 2007 Dan Connor, Pennsylvania State University 2006 Paul Posluzny, Pennsylvania State University 2005 Paul Posluzny, Pennsylvania State University 2004 , 2002 E.J. Henderson, University of Maryland 2001 , University of North Carolina 2000 , , Florida 1999 LaVar Arrington, Pennsylvania State University 1998 , Texas A&M University 1997 , University of 1996 , 1995 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern University

5 THE GEORGE MUNGER AWARD Established: 1989

The Maxwell Football Club has presented this award to the Outstanding Bowl Subdivision each year since 1989. The award criterion is based on the overall on field performance of a respective team during the season.

Eligible voters include all NCAA Bowl Subdivision head coaches, sports information directors, Maxwell Football Club members, and selected national media. The winner of the George Munger Collegiate Coach of the year is annoinced in December and the formal presentation of the award is made at the Maxwell Football Club’s National Awards Gala held in March.

The first winner of the award in 1989 was of the Universtiy of Michigan. The 2016 winner was of University of Alabama.

RECENT WINNERS: 2016 Nick Saban, University of Alabama 2015 , 2014 , Mississippi State University 2013 , 2012 Bill O’Brien, Pennsylvannia State University 2011 , 2010 , Virginia Tech

For a list of all winners, please see page 22

6 THE BERT BELL AWARD Established: 1959

Named After: Bert Bell. Philadelphia native Bell worked as a college football coach after serving his country in . He led a partnership to purchase the Frankford Yellowjackets – which he renamed the - in 1933. He served as NFL commissioner from 1946 until his passing in 1959. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963 as a Charter Member. Presented To: The top player in the

RECENT WINNERS: 2016 Matt Ryan, 2015 , 2014 J.J. Watt, Texans 2013 Peyton Manning**, Broncos 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , Philadelphia Eagles 2009 Drew Brees##, Saints 2008 Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings 2007 , 2006 LaDanian Tomlinson, Chargers 2005 , 2004 Peyton Manning**, Colts 2003 Peyton Manning, 2002 , Oakland Raiders 2001 , St. Louis Rams

## Brees won the Maxwell Award in 2000. Other Maxwell/Bert Bell winners include Peyton Manning (1997/2003, 2004 and 2013); Barry Sanders (1988/1997); Roger Staubach (1963/1971) and O.J. Simpson (1968/1973)

** Other multiple winners besides Manning and Gannon include Adrian Peterson (2008 and 2012), (1995, 1996); (1992, 1994); (1988, 1990, 1998) and John Unitas (1959, 1964, 1967)

For a list of all winners, please see page 22

7 THE EARLE “GREASY” NEALE AWARD Established: 1989

Named After: . A West Virginia native, the multi-talented Neale served as the head coach of Marietta (OH), then Washington & Jefferson while playing as an outfielder for the Reds and then the Philadelphia Phillies. After his retirement, Neale coached the Philadelphia Eagles to the 1948 and 1949 NFL titles. He was enshrined in Canton in 1969

Presented To: The top head coach in the National Football League

RECENT WINNERS: 2016 , Oakland Raiders 2015 , Carolina Panthers 2014 , 2013 , Philadelphia Eagles 2012 Chuck Pagano and Bruce Arians, Indianapolis Colts 2011 Mike McCarthy, Green Bay Packers 2010 , Philadelphia Eagles 2009 **, 2008 , 2007 **, New England Patriots 2006 Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints 2005 , Indianapolis Colts 2004 , San Diego Chargers 2003 , 2002 Andy Reid, Philadelphia Eagles 2001 , 2000 Andy Reid, Philadelphia Eagles 1999 Dick Vermeil**, St. Louis Rams 1998 **, Minnesota Vikings 1997 Tony Dungy, 1996 , Carolina Panthers 1995 , Philadelphia Eagles 1994 , New England Patriots 1993 , 1992 , San Diego Chargers 1991 **, Lions

** Franchise also won the Bert Bell Award that year: Barry Sanders (1991), Randall Cunningham (1998), (1999), Tom Brady (2007) and Drew Brees (2009).

8 THE JIM HENRY AWARD Established: 1985 Named After: Jim Henry. An All- player at Villanova, Henry crossed Big Five lines to serve as La Salle’s athletic director from 1945 until his 1969 retirement. He served as a Vice President, and a Board Member of the Maxwell Football Club for well over a decade, before his passing in 1990 Presented To: The Delaware Valley high school senior best representing football prowess, academic excellence and dedicated community service RECENT WINNERS: 2016 Jonathan Taylor, Salem High School 2015 Brandon McIlwain, Council Rock North High School 2014 Kyle Shurmur, LaSalle College High School 2013 Mark Pyles, Lebanon High School 2012 Fran Walsh, Archbishop Wood High School 2011 Brendan Nosovitch, Allentown Central Catholic 2010 Bill Kim, Upper Dublin High School 2009 Brad Herzlich, Conestoga High School 2008 Brent Caprio, Mainland Regional High School 2007 Steven Rizzo, Audubon High School 2006 Daniel Persa, Bethlehem Liberty High School 2005 Patrick Devlin, Downingtown East High School 2004 Ryan Grieser, Pennridge High School 2003 Dan Connor, Strath Haven High School 2002 Austin Scott, Parkland High School 2001 Brent Steinmetz, Pottsgrove High School 2000 Joe McCourt##, Roman Catholic High School 1999 Zak Magid, Lower Moreland High School 1998 Justin Sands, The Hill School 1997 Brett Gordon, La Salle College High School 1996 Dan Ellis, Downingtown High School 1995 Imani Bell, Cardinal Dougherty High School 1994 Aaron Harris, Downingtown High School 1993 Clint Seace, Coatesville Area High School 1992 Ralph O’Neill, Spring-Ford High School 1991 Michael Erbrick, Archbishop Ryan High School 1990 Shawn Wooden, Abington High School 1989 George Biesel, Father Judge High School 1988 Frank Caccuro III, St. John Neumann High School 1987 Rudy Glocker, Owen J. Roberts High School 1986 Albert Settembrino, Archbishop Ryan High School 1985 Mark Dianno, Bishop McDevitt High School ## McCourt won the Tri-State Player of the Year Award in 2004 while with Lafayette

9 THE MAXWELL FOOTBALL CLUB NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD Established: 1985

Named After: The Maxwell Football Club Presented To: The National High School Player of the Year

Presented By:

RECENT WINNERS: 2016 Tate Martell, Bishop Gorman High School, Las Vegas (NV) 2015 Jacob Eason, Lake Stevens High School (WA) 2014 Trenton Thompson, Westover High School (GA) 2013 , Davidson Day School (FL) 2012 Derrick Henry, Yulee High School (FL) 2011 Noah Spence, Bishop McDevitt Harrisburg (PA) 2010 , Hagerty High School (FL) 2009 Sharrif Floyd, George Washington High School (PA) 2008 JaMarkus McFarland, Lufkin High School (TX) 2007 DeVier Posey, LaSalle High School (OH)

12 THE TRI-STATE COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD Established: 1998

Presented To: The top prep or college coach in the Delaware Valley

RECENT WINNERS: 2016 James Franklin, Temple Pennsylvania State University 2015 , Temple University 2014 , Villanova University 2013 Bill Zwaan, West Chester University 2012 Isaac Collins, Widener University 2011 Jim Clements, Delaware Valley College 2010 K.C. Keeler, University of Delaware 2009 , Temple University 2008 Andy Talley, Villanova University 2007 K.C. Keeler, University of Delaware 2006 Gamp Pellegrini, Malvern Preparatory School 2005 Jay Accorsi, Rowan University 2004 G.A. Mangus, Delaware Valley College 2003 K.C. Keeler, University of Delaware 2002 Al Bagnoli, University of Pennsylvania 2001 Bill Zwann, Widener University 2000 Harold “Tubby” Raymond, University of Delaware 1999 Mike Pettine##, Central Bucks West High School 1998 Frank Girardi, Lycoming College

## Pettine also won the Robert T. Clark Award in 2009

13 THE BRIAN WESTBROOK* TRI-STATE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD Established: 2001

Named After: The Tri-State Region (Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey) that serves as the roots for the Maxwell Football Club Presented To: The top collegiate player attending a school in the Delaware Valley

RECENT WINNERS: 2016 Trace McSorley, Pennsylvania State University 2015 Joe Callahan, Wesley College 2014 Rasheed Bailey, Delaware Valley College 2013 Rondell White, West Chester University 2012 Khaseem Greene, 2011 , Rutgers University 2010 , Villanova University 2009 , Villanova University 2008 , Rutgers University 2007 Bill Zwann, Jr., West Chester University 2006 , Rutgers University 2005 Adam Knoblauch, Delaware Valley College 2004 Joe McCourt**, Lafayette University 2003 Andy Hall, University of Delaware 2002 Dan Klecko, Temple University 2001 Brian Westbrook, Villanova University

** McCourt also won the Jim Henry Award in 2000

14 THE FRANCIS J. “REDS” BAGNELL AWARD Established: 1989

Named After: Francis “Reds” Bagnell. The 1950 Maxwell Winner, Bagnell starred under George Munger at the University of Pennsylvania, thriving in the Quakers’ single-wing attack. Bagnell was elected President of the Maxwell Football Club in 1976; the next year he earned election to the National Football Foundation’s College Hall of Fame. Bagnell was a successful businessman who passed away in 1995

Presented To: Lifetime contributions to the game of football

RECENT WINNERS: 2016 , South Carolina/Florida/Duke 2004 , University of Georgia 2015 Joe Browne, NFL 2003 Art McNally, NFL Consultant 2014 , Former College Coach/ESPN Analyst 2002 *, New York Giants/Broadcaster 2014 Leigh Steinberg, Player Agent 2001 , ESPN Analyst 2013 Dick Vermeil, Former NFL Coach 2000 , 2012 , 1999 ,* The Pennsylvania State University 2011 , National Football Foundation 1998 , 2010 , ESPN 1997 Carl Petersen, Kansas City Chiefs 2009 Robert Clark*, Maxwell Football Club 1996 Jerry Richardson, Carolina Panthers 2008 *, NFL Films 1995 Otho Davis*, Philadelphia Eagles 2007 *, 1994 *, NFL Films 2006 , New York Giants 1993 , NBC-TV 2005 *, University of Texas

*Deceased

15 THE TOM BROOKSHIER SPIRIT AWARD Established: 2000 The Award was re-christened the Brookshier Award in 2010

Named After: Tom Brookshier. “Brookie” earned distinction as an All-Pro on the 1960 NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles. After a horrific broken leg ended his playing career, Brookshier went into the broadcast booth- eventually working three Super Bowls with long time partner Pat Summerall. Brookshier passed away in January 2010. Presented To: The member of the football community best exemplifying extraordinary spirit in overcoming adversity or demonstrating magnanimous service.

The Tom Brookshier Spirit Award is not an annual award but is awarded when deemed appropriate.

RECENT WINNERS: 2016 James Conner, 2015 Captains of the Service Academies 2014 , Buffalo Bills 2012 Senior Players, The Pennsylvania State University 2011 Eddie Delaney, University of Albany 2009 , College 2008 Kevin Everett, Buffalo Bills 2005 , New England Patriots 2004 *, Philadelphia Eagles 2003 Mark Schweiker, Governor of Pennsylvania 2000 Adam Taliaferro, The Pennsylvania State University *Deceased

16 THE TROPICANA legends AWARD Established: 2003 Formerly known as the Broadcaster Award

Named After: Tropicana Hotel & Casino - a partner of the Maxwell Football Club and the location of the National Awards Dinner.

Presented To: A legendary contributor to the game of football.

RECENT WINNERS: 2016 Roger Staubach, /U.S. Naval Academy 2015 Tony Siragusa, FOX Sports 2014 and , CBS Sports 2013 , ESPN 2012 , NBC Sunday Night Football 2011 , ESPN - 2010 Peter King, 2009 , ABC 2008 , and , ESPN College GameDay 2007 , NFL Films 2006 James Brown, CBS Sports 2005 , ESPN 2004 Tom Jackson, ESPN 2003 Joe Theisman, ESPN

17 THE VICIS INNOVATIONSTEINBERG IN DENICOLA SAFETY AWARD HUMANITARIAN AWARD ESTAbLISHED: 2015

Presented By:

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The NFL community is one of the nation’s largest contributors of charitable service, yet often times the performances are overshadowed by issues that garner national attention. This is why business partners Cosmo DeNicola and Leigh Steinberg thought it was important to create an award that recognized the community and charitable service that characterizes the lives of people involved with the NFL Community.

The Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian award has historically been presented to deserving members of the NFL community at the annual Leigh Steinberg party. This year, DeNicola and Steinberg are proud FOURTH GENERATION FAMILY-OWNED to unveil the Humanitarian Award at Maxwell Football Club’s 80th Anniversary gala. Photo Credit: Fredis Benitez 2017 RECIPIENT CONNOR BARWIN Since arriving in Philadelphia, Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin has been a big supporter of the 18 Eagles Youth Partnership, a charity which serves low-income children within the Philadelphia area. In December of 2013, he founded the Make the World Better Foundation (MTWB), which builds and rehabilitates parks to provide safe and fun spaces for outdoor athletic and artistic play. MTWB believes that communities prosper when young people have access to athletics and the arts.

MTWB is dedicated to raising funds through innovative and creative ways. In June 2016, Barwin hosted his third annual MTWB Concert, raising $200,000. In 2014 and 2015, the foundation raised $700,000 for the renovation of South Philadelphia’s Ralph Brooks Park, was featured in NFL Films Presents: The Street Eagle.

Brinker, Simpson & Company, LLC is one of the Philadelphia area’s leading full-service certified public accounting and business advisory firms with over 25 years’ experience serving high net worth individuals, businesses, and entrepreneurs within a wide range of industries. Email Anthony Mitchell at [email protected].

APPENDIX - PAST WINNERS 19 MAXWELL AWARD

1989 Anthony Thompson, Indiana University 1962 , 1988 Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State University 2015 Derrick Henry, University of Alabama 1961 Robert E. Ferguson*, State University 1987 Don McPherson, 2014 Marcus Mariota, University of Oregon 1960 Joseph Bellino, U.S. Naval Academy 1986 , University of Miami 2013 AJ McCarron, University of Alabama 1959 Richard J. Lucas, Pennsylvania State University 1985 , University of 2012 Manti T’eo University of Notre Dame 1958 Peter J. Dawkins, U.S. Military Academy 1984 , 2011 Andrew Luck, Stanford University 1957 Robert H. Reifsnyder, U.S. Naval Academy 1983 , University of Nebraska 2010 Cam Newton, Auburn 1956 Tom McDonald, University of Oklahoma 1982 , University of Georgia 2009 Colt McCoy University of Texas 1955 Howard Cassidy, 1981 , 2008 Tim Tebow, University of Florida 1954 Ronald Beagle, U.S. Naval Academy 2007 Tim Tebow, University of Florida University of Southern California 1953 John Lattner, University of Notre Dame 2006 Brady Quinn, University of Notre Dame 1980 Hugh Green, University of Pittsburgh 1952 John Lattner, University of Notre Dame 2005 Vince Young, University of Texas 1979 Charles White,University of Southern California 1951 *, 2004 Jason White, University of Oklahoma 1978 Charles Fusina, Pennsylvania State University 1950 Francis J. Bagnell*, University of Pennsylvania 2003 Eli Manning, University of Mississippi 1977 , University of Notre Dame 1949 *, University of Notre Dame 2002 Larry Johnson, Pennsylvania State University 1976 , University of Pittsburgh 1948 Charles Bednarik*, University of Pennsylvania 2001 Ken Dorsey, University of Miami 1975 , Ohio State University 1947 Doak Walker*, Southern Methodist University 2000 Drew Brees, Purdue University 1974 , Temple University 1946 Charles Trippi, University of Georgia 1999 , University of Wisconsin 1973 , Pennsylvania State University 1945 Felix A. Blanchard*, U.S. Military Academy 1998 , University of Texas 1972 *, Michigan State University 1944 *, U.S. Military Academy 1997 Peyton Manning, 1971 , 1943 Robert H. Odell, University of Pennsylvania 1996 , University of Florida 1970 , Stanford University 1942 Paul V. Governali*, 1995 , Ohio State University 1969 Mike Reid, Pennsylvania State University 1941 *, 1994 , Pennsylvania State University 1968 O.J. Simpson, University of Southern California 1993 , 1967 , UCLA 1992 , University of Miami 1966 James R. Lynch, University of Notre Dame 1991 , University of Michigan 1965 , Jr., University of Texas *Deceased 1990 , 1964 , Pennsylvania State University 1963 Roger Staubach, U.S. Naval Academy APPENDIX - PAST WINNERS 20

2014 Dan Mullen, Missisippi State University 2013 David Cutcliffe, Duke University 1988 Randall Cunningham, Philadelphia Eagles bert bell award 2012george Bill O’Brien, Themunger Pennsylvania State award University 1987 , 1940 *, University of Michigan 2011 Brady Hoke, University of Michigan 1986 , New York Giants 1939 Niles C. Kinnick*, 2010 Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech 1985 *, Chicago Bears 1938 Davey O’Brien*, Texas Christian University 2009 , Texas Christian University 1984 , Miami Dolphins 1937 Clinton E. Frank*, Yale University 2008 Mike Leach, 1983 , Washington Redskins 2014 J.J. Watt, 2007 , The 1982 Joe Theisman, Washington Redskins 2013 Peyton Manning, 2006 , Rutgers University 1981 Ken Anderson, Cincinnati Bengels 2012 Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings 2005 Joe Paterno*, The Pennsylvania State University 1980 Ron Jaworski, Philadelphia Eagles 2011 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers 2004 , The University of Utah 1979 , Houston Oils 2010 Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles 2003 , 2009 Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints 1978 , Pittsburgh Steelers 2008 Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings 1977 , Miami Dolphins 2007 Tom Brady, New England Patriots 1976 *, Oakland Raiders 2006 LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers 1975 , Minnesota Vikings The University of Southern California 2005 Shaun Alexander, Seattle Seahawks 1974 *, Rams 2002 Tyrone Wilingham, The University of Notre Dame 2004 Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts 1973 O.J. Simpson, Buffalo Bills 2001 , The University of Maryland 2003 Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts 1972 , Washington Redskins 2000 , The University of Oklahoma 2002 Rich Gannon, Oakland Raiders 1971 Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys 1999 Frank Beamer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute 2001 Marshall Faulk, St. Louis Rams 1970 , Oakland Raiders 1998 Philip Fulmer, The University of Tennessee 2000 Rich Gannon, Oakland Raiders 1969 , 1997 , The University of Michigan 1999 Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams 1968 , 1996 , 1998 Randall Cunningham, Minnesota Vikings 1967 John Unitas*, Baltimore Colts 1995 , Northwestern University 1997 Barry Sanders, 1966 *, Dallas Cowboys 1994 Joe Paterno*, The Pennsylvania State University 1996 Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers 1965 , Philadelphia Eagles 1993 , 1995 Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers 1964 John Unitas*, Baltimore Colts 1992 Gene Stallings, The University of Alabama 1994 Steve Young, San Francisco 49ers 1963 , Cleveland Browns 1991 Don James, The 1993 , Dallas Cowboys 1962 , New York Giants 1990 Joe Paterno*, The Pennsylvania State University 1992 Steve Young, San Francisco 49ers 1961 Paul Hornung, Green Bay Packers 1989 1991 Barry Sanders, Detroit Lions 1960 Norman Van Brocklin *, Philadelphia Eagles Glenn “Bo” Schembechler, The University of Michigan 1990 Randall Cunningham, Philadelphia Eagles 1959 John Unitas*, Baltimore Colts 1989 , San Francisco 49ers *Deceased THE TOP-RANKED ZERO1* IS NOW IN PLAY ON PRO AND COLLEGE FIELDS ACROSS THE USA

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