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NFF Chalktalk - June 6, 2016
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The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced the names on the 2017 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, including 75 players and six coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision and 95 players and 29 coaches from the divisional ranks.
The ballot was emailed last week to the more than 12,000 NFF members and current Hall of Famers whose votes will be tabulated and submitted to the NFF's Honors Courts, which deliberate and select the class.
The voting deadline for the 2017 Hall of Fame Class is June 20, and there's still time t
o receive this year's ballot. To take part in this prestigious tradition, become a member today by
clicking here
or contacting
NFF Director of Membership Ron Dilatush at [email protected].
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Upcoming Events at the Hall
June 11, Football Blues-
Beat the Georgia heat and cool off during the Hall's "Football Blues" from 1-5 p.m. Sing and dance with 80's Pop Tribute group
Electric Avenue and eat "cookout" style food at our fun, family-friendly tailgate with a summertime theme. Arrive in your official tailgate gear and get your grub on! Click here for tickets.
June 19, Father's Day- Dads can enjoy their special day at the Hall for FREE with the purchase of a regular price ticket along with a special Hall of Fame gift on June 19.
July 4, Fourth of July-
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Hall of Fame! Enjoy patriotic décor throughout the building and delicious holiday food like hamburgers, hot dogs and more!
July 16, Football Blues- The College Football Hall of Fame will round out the stellar "Football Blues" tailgate series on July 16 with a patriotic twist. Join our red, white and blue party and celebrate the U.S.A. with America's favorite foods like hamburgers and hot dogs and music from Alabama's Andrew Velez Band from 1-5 p.m. Click here for tickets.
July 23, Mascot Day-
Show your favorite college mascots some love on Mascot Day! Fans who dress up as their favorite college mascot get FREE admission to the Hall on July 23. Guests must arrive in costume to our box office to receive free entry.
The Hall on the Road
June 11-12 - Peachtree Corners Festival
June 17 - Decatur Beach Party
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The College Football Hall of Fame opened its doors Aug. 23, 2014, in the heart of Atlanta's sports, entertainment and tourism district. Adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park, the new Hall provides visitors with a highly immersive, interactive and engaging experience using a blend of historic college football artifacts and state-of-the-art, interactive multimedia exhibits. To plan your visit and purchase tickets, visit
www.cfbhall.com.
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College Football Hall of Famers
Joe Bellino (Navy) and Doug Flutie (Boston College) will be honored at the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association's inaugural Legends Event on June 16 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. NFF Board Member and New England Patriots owner
Robert Kraft
and his family will receive the MIAA Humanitarian Award.
Pro Player Insiders highlighted former football players who continue to give back and make an impact on the community, including 2016 College Football Hall of Fame electee Randall Cunningham (UNLV), Hall of Famers Dick Butkus (Illinois), Doug Flutie (Boston College) and Dan Marino (Pittsburgh) and 1997 Campbell Trophy winner Peyton Manning (Tennessee).
2008 NFF National Scholar-Athlete
Chase Daniel (Missouri)'s DFW Mizzou Golf Tournament will be held June 24 at Sky Creek Ranch in Keller, Texas. Proceeds go to support scholarships.
2011 NFF Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football Award recipient Verne Lundquist, the voice of the SEC ON CBS since 2000, will step down from his lead college football role at CBS Sports following the 2016 season.
2011 NFF Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football Award recipient and veteran college football broadcaster Brent Musburger agreed to a multiyear contract extension with ESPN and will continue to be the voice of the SEC Network.
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2015 NFF Chapter Leadership Award recipient and NFF Texas Tech Chapter president, Mark Ball, announced he is retiring as executive director of athletics for the Lubbock Independent School District.
The Touchdown Club of Atlanta-NFF will host its annual scholarship banquet June 7 at the College Football Hall of Fame. The chapter will award approximately $20,000 in scholarships at the event. Among the event's honorees are College Football Hall of Fame coach Vince Dooley (Lifetime Achievement Award), Kennesaw State head coach Brian Bohannon (Most Positive Collegiate Coach) and former Florida State and NFL running back Warrick Dunn (Most Positive Professional Athlete). Former Georgia and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward will also be in attendance.
Bob Keropian, president of the NFF Northern California Chapter and former NFF West Region Coordinator,
will be inducted
into the Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame on June 8 at the Green Hills Country Club in Millbrae, Calif.
The NFF Joe Tiller/Northwest Indiana Chapter's Honors Dinner will take place June 10 at the Purdue Memorial Union Ballroom in West Lafayette, Ind. College Football Hall of Fame coach Jim Young, Hall of Famer Otis Armstrong (Purdue) and former Purdue center Pete Quinn will be honored for their induction into the State of Indiana Football Hall of Fame. Purdue head football coach Darrell Hazell will be part of the program as will Miss Purdue Maureen Brooks. Doug DeVos, the President of Amway International and a former walk-on quarterback at Purdue, will receive the chapter's "He Played Football" Award.
The NFF Oklahoma Chapter will host its scholar-athlete luncheon June 16 at the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City.
The NFF
Mountain Empire (Tenn.) Chapter will hold its
annual golf tournament June 17 at Crockett Ridge Golf Course in Kingsport, Tenn. Proceeds from the tournament help fund the chapter's scholarships.
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Scheduling
The Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol featuring Tennessee and Virginia Tech will have an 8 p.m. ET start on Sept. 10 on ABC... Arkansas and New Mexico State have scheduled a game for the 2017 season...
People
Wisconsin-
Stevens Point named Brad Duckworth as athletics director... Wisconsin-River Falls has named Crystal Lanning interim athletics director...
Championship Games
The Big 12 Conference announced it will reinstate its football championship game beginning in 2017...
Awards and Honors
Alabama State
won the Southwestern Athletic Conference Commissioner's Cup for the third-straight year in 2015-16 as the best all-around sports program in the SWAC...
Media
CBS announced its 2016 coverage schedule for the upcoming college football season... FOX Sports released its national schedule for the upcoming college football season... The Pac-12 announced its early football television schedule for the 2016 season... The Big 12 early season 2016 football TV schedule has been announced...
Milestones
North Carolina State
has shattered the school record for season tickets with over 36,000 sold to date for the 2016 season...
Facilities
The $42 million remodeling and renovation of the Valley Football Center at the north end of Reser Stadium is taking shape at Oregon State...
Donations
Appalachian State's Yosef Club set a new record for annual donations...
Obituaries
Former Texas offensive lineman Paul Jetton passed away May 13. He was 51... Former Virginia Tech president Marshall Hahn passed away May 29. He was 89... Former Kansas State tight end Henry Childs passed away June 3. He was 65... Former Arizona football player Pulu Poumele died June 4. He was 44... Oklahoma Panhandle State running back James Cameron III died last week. He was 21...
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Join the NFF
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Donate to the NFF
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Building Leaders Through Football.
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Each year, the NFF invites universities, colleges, conferences and bowl games from across the country to provide support for NFF programs through its Institutional Academic Membership Program. The program allows the NFF to greatly enhance the power of football's collective voice while actively building a stronger national platform for the game with community leaders, educators and the media.
Those who joined this week include Presidential Member
Tennessee; Founder Members
New Mexico and
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (N.Y.); and Executive Members Linfield (Ore.), Mid-States Football Association, Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman, Nebraska, West Chester (Pa.) and West Florida.
Click here to see all of the 2016 NFF Institutional Academic Members.
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June 20, 2016
- 2017 College Football Hall of Fame voting ends - Irving, Texas
Sept. 28, 2016
- Announcement of the semifinalists for the 2016 William V. Campbell Trophy, presented by Fidelity Investments and prominently displayed at the NYAC - Irving, Texas
Oct. 26, 2016 - Announcement of the 2016
William V. Campbell Trophy finalists, which comprise the 2016 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class,
presented by Fidelity Investments - Irving, Texas
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 presented by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses - New York City
Dec. 6, 2016
- NFF Annual Awards Press Conference at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel - New York City
Dec. 6, 2016
- NFF Chapter Awards Luncheon, presented by Under Armour, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel - New York City
Dec. 6, 2016
- 59th NFF Annual Awards Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria - New York City, including the induction of the 2016 College Football Hall of Fame Class and the 27th presentation of the William V. Campbell Trophy, presented by Fidelity Investments and prominently displayed at the New York Athletic Club.
Dec. 31, 2016
- The 12th Annual NFF National Hall of Fame Salute during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - Atlanta
Jan. 5, 2017
- NFF Leadership Hall of Fame Dinner - Tampa, Fla.
Jan. 6, 2017
- Announcement of the 2017 College Football Hall of Fame Class - Tampa, Fla.
Jan. 9, 2017
- College Football Playoff National Championship at Raymond James Stadium - Tampa, Fla.
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Phil Marwill
at 917.579.4256 or [email protected].
The NFF would like to thank NFF correspondent Bo Carter for his contributions to this report.
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