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Steve Hatchell,
President & CEO
Media Contacts:
Phil Marwill | 917-579-4256
Alan Cox | 972-556-1000
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The 60
th
NFF Annual Awards Dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 5, will be streamed live on ESPN3, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Annual Awards Press Conference will also stream live that day on ESPN3, with the College Football Hall of Fame inductees at 10 a.m. ET and the NFF Campbell Trophy
®
Finalists at 11 a.m. ET.
As the culmination of the 2017 regular season, the 60
th
NFF Annual Awards Dinner provides the stage for the induction of the 2017 College Football Hall of Fame Class; the awarding of the 2017 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards, presented by Fidelity Investments; the announcement of the winner of the 28
th
William V. Campbell Trophy
®
, presented by Fidelity Investments and prominently showcased at its official home inside the New York Athletic Club; and the presentation of several major awards.
Media interested in covering the press conference in person or remotely can find more information
here. Media who wish to attend in person should
request a credential by emailing
[email protected].
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The NFF is celebrating its 70
th
anniversary
by highlighting the key milestones of each decade in a weekly email with the content also promoted in its social media channels. The campaign takes a year-by-year look at some of the key events that have shaped the organization, distributing seven weekly releases covering each of the NFF's 10-year periods.
Below are highlights from the NFF's sixth decade: 1997-2006. Click here or on the image below to view as a larger PDF.
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As part of its "I'm A Football Player®" initiative, the NFF is producing a series of graphics to be distributed through social media every Tuesday and Thursday this fall, highlighting former college football players that have experienced success off the field. From Fortune 500 CEOs, to lawyers and doctors, to coaches and teachers and all other walks of life, our goal is to showcase everyone who has benefited from the game of football, sharing their stories across the nation.
Click here to view all of the past
"I'm A Football Player®" profiles.
If you, or someone you know, would like to take part and share a football story, please email us at:
[email protected].
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This is
the final week to nominate a high school coach for the "Coaches Making a Difference" contest
, an initiative by the Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual in conjunction with the National Football Foundation.
Through Monday, December 4
, individuals can nominate a high school coach that has made a difference in the lives of student-athletes in their community. The grand prize winner will receive a trip to the "Granddaddy of Them All," the Rose Bowl Game, on January 1, 2018. This year's game will play host to a College Football Playoff Semifinal and feature two of the top teams in college football.
Coaches can be nominated for the contest by filling out a nomination form
online
. A panel of representatives from the Tournament of Roses and the National Football Foundation will select the six winners which will include one grand prize winner and five finalist winners.
Six finalists and a grand prize winner will be announced at 12 p.m. PT on December 8.
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Clemson claimed the No. 1 ranking with 31-of-48 first-place votes in the Week 13 FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll. Oklahoma, Auburn, Wisconsin and Alabama
round out the top five in the poll, in which voters rank the top 16 FBS teams.
The results of the poll will be released every Sunday of the 2017 season and the individual votes of all members will also be made public. The final poll will be released Dec. 3. The pollsters consist of FWAA writers and College Football Hall of Famers.
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The entrance to the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
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The Home Depot College Football Awards, Dec. 7: Twenty-seven finalists have been named for nine National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) honors to be handed out at The Home Depot College Football Awards live from the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Hosted by Lee Corso, Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Hall of Famer Desmond Howard (Michigan), Tom Rinaldi and Maria Taylor, the annual awards show recognizes the accomplishments of college football student-athletes during the 2017 season. The winner of the 2017 NFF William V. Campbell Trophy
®, who will be announced at the NFF Annual Awards Dinner in New York City on Dec. 5, will be honored during the awards show at the Hall.
Deck the Hall, Dec. 16 - Jan. 2: We're decking the Hall this holiday season, kicking off the most wonderful time of the year with activities, treats and holiday decorations. The Hall will be decked out with holiday decorations with daily activities and special appearances by our very own Fumbles the Elf. If you are still in need of the perfect family photo for the holidays, Santa will visit the Hall on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
College Football Hall of Fame Salute to the 2017 Class, Dec. 31: Join the Hall as it celebrates members of the Hall's newest class on New Year's Eve by presenting each inductee with a commemorative glass blade in recognition of their achievements. Official event time will be announced at a later date. For full details, please visit cfbhall.com.
The Home Depot and College Football Hall of Fame College GameDay Sweepstakes:
At the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience, you have the chance to show your skills and pick your winner by recording your very own GameDay video sitting alongside
Rece Davis
and Hall of Famer
Desmond Howard
(Michigan). Share that video socially and you could score some awesome GameDay prizes.
Click here
for contest details.
About the College Football Hall of Fame: The College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience 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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NFF Board Member and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will be a featured interview during the SportsBusiness Journal's Dealmakers in Sports conference Nov. 29 in New York City.
2017 College Football Hall of Fame electee Adrian Peterson will address the graduating class of Fall 2017 during Georgia Southern's annual commencement ceremony on Dec. 8.
Family, friends and former teammates congratulated Matt Leinart (Southern California) on his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in a special video that aired on FOX.
College Football Hall of Fame coach Gene Stallings (Texas A&M, Alabama), Hall of Famer and 1996 Campbell Trophy® winner Danny Wuerffel (Florida), Hall of Famer and 1970 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Dave Elmendorf (Texas A&M) and 2005 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Brad Smith (Missouri) are part of the 2017 SEC Football Legends Class. The class will be honored at the 2017 SEC Football "Weekend of Champions" Dec. 1-2 in Atlanta.
College Football Hall of Famers Bennie Blades (Miami [Fla.]) and Jimbo Covert (Pittsburgh) will be honored as part of the 2017 ACC Football Legends Class during the ACC Night of Legends at the Charlotte Convention Center, on Friday, Dec. 1, and during the on-field pregame festivities at the 13th annual ACC Football Championship Game on Saturday, Dec. 2, in Charlotte, N.C.
2017 College Football Hall of Fame electee Brian Urlacher (New Mexico); College Football Hall of Famer and 1994 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Tony Boselli (Southern California); and College Football Hall of Fame coaches Don Coryell and Jimmy Johnson are among the 27 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2018.
College Football Hall of Famer Ross Browner (Notre Dame)
was named
the recipient of the 2017 Bronko Nagurski Legends Award, which recognizes outstanding defensive football players from the past 40 years. The award will be presented formally during the annual Bronko Nagurski Trophy Awards Banquet on Dec. 4.
2004 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Jim Leonhard (Wisconsin), now the Badgers' Defensive Coordinator, was named one of five finalists for the 2017 Broyles Award, which honors college football's top assistant coach.
2016 NFF Chris Schenkel Award recipient Bob Rondeau called his last game as the radio voice of Washington football from Husky Stadium during its win over Washington State in the Apple Cup. He is retiring after the Huskies' bowl game. During a break between the first and second quarters, a video tribute to Rondeau was aired on the Husky Stadium videoboard. Fans in the lower level in nine sections then held up cards that spelled out "Thanks Bob," which was followed by a standing ovation. Before the game, Washington gave away 10,000 bobbleheads featuring Rondeau's likeness and a recording of his signature call, "Touchdown, Washington."
2017 NFF Chapter Scholar-Athlete Brandon Micale and San Diego knocked off No. 25 ranked Northern Arizona, 41-10, in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs. The Toreros will play at the No. 2 seed North Dakota State this Saturday, Dec. 2, at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN3.
2017 NFF National Scholar-Athlete/Campbell Trophy® Finalist Updates
All FBS rankings below reflect the Week 10 FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll
Carnegie Mellon (Pa.) running back
Sam Benger
was named a First Team All-University Athletic Association selection.
Miami (Fla.) wide receiver Braxton Berrios led the team with four catches for 61 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Pittsburgh. He leads the Hurricanes with 45 catches for 583 receiving yards and he is tied for most in the ACC with nine touchdown receptions. Berrios was named to the All-ACC Third Team as a wide receiver and earned Honorable Mention recognition for his contributions as a special teams player. The No. 7 Hurricanes will travel to Charlotte, N.C., to play No. 1 Clemson in the ACC Championship Game this Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Center Mason Hampton helped Boise State gain 401 yards of total offense in a loss at Fresno State. The two teams will face each other once again this Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Mountain West Championship Game in Boise, Idaho. The game will kick off at 7:45 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Northwestern running back Justin Jackson
rushed 18 times for 144 yards and a touchdown as the Wildcats defeated Illinois, 42-7, to claim the Land of Lincoln Trophy for the third consecutive year. The game marked the 26th time he surpassed 100 yards, and his touchdown was the 39th of his career, making him the program's all-time leader for career rushing touchdowns. Jackson also moved past Wisconsin's Montee Ball (5,140) for fourth in Big Ten history with 5,283 career rushing yards, and he now sits 11th on the FBS career list. The Wildcats finished the regular season 9-3 and will find out their bowl game
on Sunday, Dec. 3.
Linebacker
Micah Kiser
led Virginia with 19 tackles, including 1.5 TFL, in a loss to Virginia Tech
. With a career-high 19 tackles, Kiser recorded his 20th career double-digit tackle game in 36 starts, and he now ranks No. 5 all-time at Virginia with 400 career tackles. He also moved into a tie for No. 11 all-time at Virginia with 32.5 career tackles for loss. Kiser was named to the All-ACC First Team for the third consecutive season. He currently leads the ACC and is third in the nation with 134 tackles this year. The Cavaliers now await their first bowl destination since 2011.
After earning a first round bye in the FCS Playoffs, offensive lineman Justin Lea and No. 3 seed Jacksonville State will host Kennesaw State this Saturday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN3.
Center Brad Lundblade helped Oklahoma State outgain Kansas by 420 yards in a 58-17 victory on Senior Day. This year, he has blocked for the Cowboys as they became the only team in Big 12 history to have a 4,000-yard passer, two 1,000-yard receivers and a 1,000-yard rusher in the same season. Lundblade and the Oklahoma State offense now lead the FBS with 392.3 passing yards per game, are second with 575.7 total yards per game and rank third with 46.3 points per game. The 9-3 Cowboys will now await their bowl destination.
Defensive back
Chandon Sullivan had four tackles and one interception in Georgia State's loss to Appalachian State.
Georgia State (6-4, 5-2 Sun Belt) is now one game behind Appalachian State, Troy and Arkansas State in the conference standings with one game to play. Sullivan and the Panthers will finish the regular season this Saturday, Dec. 2, when they host Idaho at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN3.
Cornerback
Blaise Taylor
recorded two tackles and
sealed Arkansas State's win over Louisiana-Monroe with his 85-yard interception return for a touchdown that set the final score at 67-50
. He also recorded a pass break-up, giving him a Sun Belt Conference record 34 career passes defended. His 14.1
punt return average still leads the Sun Belt and is fourth nationally. Arkansas State will play Troy this Saturday, Dec. 2, for at least a share of the 2017 Sun Belt Conference title. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Linebacker Chris Weber had seven tackles, including one TFL, in Nebraska's loss to Iowa. Weber ends the year as the Huskers' leading tackler with 95 this season, and he is tied for second with nine tackles for loss and five pass breakups.
South Dakota State wide receiver Jake Wieneke was named a First Team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference selection for the fourth time in his career. He is now the first player in program history to earn all-conference recognition in each of his four seasons. After earning a first round bye in the FCS Playoffs, the No. 5 seed Jackrabbits will host Northern Iowa this Saturday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN3.
Weekly TV Schedule:
Each week during the season, the NFF produces a comprehensive television schedule for all Division I (FBS and FCS) games complete with date, time, teams and on-air talent listings. Email [email protected] to sign up for the weekly schedule.
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The mission of the National Football Foundation and our members, simply stated, is to ensure and promote the future of amateur football. If you are not already a member, or if you have been a member in the past, we hope you will join in our effort to see this mission through. Click here for more information and to join.
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New Football Schools
UAB set two program records for wins as it finished the regular season at 8-4 overall and 6-2 in Conference USA in its first season back after a two-year hiatus. The Blazers will play Ohio in the 2017 Bahamas Bowl Dec. 22 at 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN...
Obituaries
Former Rice football player
Dee McCurry passed away Nov. 19. He was 64... Former Nebraska Omaha football player and Air Force navigator Pat Kiehn passed away Nov. 19. He was 55... Former Morgan State football player Thomas Carr passed away Nov. 20. He was 75... Former Delaware football player Thomas Murray Jr. passed away Nov. 22. He was 81... Former Hawaii football player Brenden Daley died Nov. 22. He was 26... Former Rice offensive lineman Sterling Elza passed away Nov. 25. He was 43... Former Alcorn State defensive end John Thierry passed away. He was 46...
More News of Interest
Auburn's 26-14 win over Alabama on CBS scored a 7.8 overall rating and a 17 share, making it the highest-rated game of the season... Ohio State's 31-20 win over Michigan on FOX scored a 6.7 rating and a 17 share, making it the most-watched regular season game ever carried by the network... Navy will wear Under Armour Blue Angels uniforms for the 2017 Army-Navy Game on Dec. 9...
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The NFF's exciting new book,
Lessons from Legends: 12 Hall of Fame Coaches on Leadership, Life, and Leaving a Legacy
, is available now. The book would make a great gift this holiday season and can be purchased by
clicking here
.
Lessons from Legends
may be the greatest collection of college football knowledge ever assembled.
The book features Q&As with 12 College Football Hall of Fame coaches as they discuss their careers, the lessons they learned and specific features or topics that marked their time on the sidelines. The Hall of Fame coaches involved are Barry Alvarez, Mike Bellotti, Marino Casem, Fisher DeBerry, Terry Donahue, Vince Dooley, Phillip Fulmer, Frank Girardi, Tom Osborne, R.C. Slocum, Steve Spurrier and Barry Switzer.
With a foreword by former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops and quotes from College Football Hall of Famers Troy Aikman, Peyton Manning and Danny Wuerffel, and from Washington head coach Chris Petersen, this book has an unmatched combination of football talent.
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Dec. 3, 2017 -
Release of the Final FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll for the 2017 season - Via Press Release
Dec. 4, 2017
- Ivy League's Asa S. Bushnell Cup Announcement, presented by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, at the New York Hilton Midtown - New York City
Dec. 5, 2017
- NFF Annual Awards Press Conference at the New York Hilton Midtown - New York City (Streamed live on ESPN3, starting at 9 a.m. ET)
Dec. 5, 2017
- NFF Chapter Awards Luncheon, presented by Under Armour, at the New York Hilton Midtown - New York City
Dec. 5, 2017
- 60th NFF Annual Awards Dinner at the New York Hilton Midtown - New York City, including the induction of the 2017 College Football Hall of Fame Class and the 28th presentation of The William V. Campbell Trophy®, presented by Fidelity Investments and prominently displayed at the New York Athletic Club. (Streamed live on ESPN3, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET)
Dec. 6, 2017
- Campbell Trophy® Luncheon at the New York Athletic Club - New York City
Jan. 1, 2018
- The 13th Annual NFF National Hall of Fame Salute during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - Atlanta, Ga.
Jan. 8, 2018 -
Announcement of the 2018 College Football Hall of Fame Class during festivities prior to College Football Playoff National Championship - Atlanta, Ga.
Jan. 8, 2018
- College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta, Ga.
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Advertising in NFF publications will put your organization in front of key decision makers in football including key administrators, coaches, players, former players, as well as other key sports business executives throughout the year.
To inquire about the print advertising opportunities available, please contact Clerrinda Queen at 704-987-4089 or [email protected].
The NFF would like to thank NFF correspondent Bo Carter for his contributions to this report.
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