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Vito "Babe" Parilli, a 1982 College Football Hall of Fame inductee from Kentucky who quarterbacked the Wildcats for Hall of Fame coach Bear Bryant from 1949-51, passed away July 15 in Parker, Colo. Born May 7, 1930, he was 87. Parilli brought Kentucky national recognition as he introduced Bear Bryant's "T" Formation that baffled opponents and spectators alike.
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Nomination forms for the NFF's coveted National Scholar-Athlete Awards, presented by Fidelity Investments, have been sent to collegiate sports information directors. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, Aug. 31.
Eligible candidates must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of eligibility; have a cumulative 3.2 GPA (undergrad); be a starter or significant contributor; and have outstanding leadership and citizenship. Official transcripts as well as a head shot and action photo of the nominee are required.
Each member of the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship. One honoree will be selected as the winner of the NFF William V. Campbell Trophy, presented by Fidelity Investments, and will have his scholarship increased to $25,000. All members of the class will be honored guests at the 60th NFF Annual Awards Dinner at the New York Hilton Midtown on Dec. 5.
For any questions pertaining to the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards, please email NFF Director of Special Projects Hillary Jeffries at [email protected].
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The NFF announced that the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl will host the 13
th
Annual National Hall of Fame Salute on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. Taking place at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium and just steps from the College Football Hall of Fame in the heart of Atlanta, the event will utilize the Bowl to showcase the 2017 College Football Hall of Fame Class after their formal induction at the 60th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 5 in New York City. The game will be nationally telecast on ESPN beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET.
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July, SkyView/Hall Combo Ticket
Score a great deal during July with the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience and SkyView Atlanta. Purchase the SkyView/Hall combo ticket, saving 15% on two amazing attractions! Visit the Hall or SkyView Atlanta box offices to purchase the combo ticket. Ticket prices are $30.50 plus tax for adults and $23.16 plus tax for children. Click here for more details.
July, Attic Treasures Special Exhibit
"Attic Treasures" opened July 13 in the Specialty Exhibit delivered by UPS,
displaying a wide range of memorabilia and artifacts that go beyond the typical collection. The exhibit features uncommon and unconventional items, including dirt from the field where the first college football game was played (College Field at Rutgers University, November 6, 1869), a football made entirely of alligator skin produced to commemorate the Gator Bowl and several unique busts, to name a few.
Aug. 19, Educator Day at the Hall: Join the Hall for Educator Day on Saturday, Aug. 19. Educators receive FREE admission with ID, and family members receive a 20% discount at the box office. Come meet the Group Sales staff, learn about our STEAM curriculum, receive field trip information and experience the ultimate field trip first-hand.
Aug. 26, Football Fest: Celebrate the upcoming college football season with a family-friendly festival at the Hall. Outside, the Hall will have partner activities, marching bands, mascots, cheerleaders and DJ appearances throughout the day. The Railers will perform outside the Hall from 1-2 p.m. These activities are free to all guests!
Sept. 1, Atlanta's "All-In" Championship Luncheon: The Atlanta Football Host Committee will celebrate the start of the 2017 college football season with Atlanta's "All In" Championship Luncheon at the Hall. The special event will offer attendees insight into the upcoming season from members of ESPN College GameDay and ABC's Saturday Night Football. Guests will hear directly from the College Football Playoff on what to expect this January when Atlanta hosts the CFP National Championship. The final segment will provide guests with an exciting look at the new state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium opening days before the luncheon.
About the College Football Hall of Fame: The Hall 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
Jerry Jones' Dallas Cowboys once again
top
Forbes' list of "The World's 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams." Also on the list are NFF Board Member
Robert Kraft's New England Patriots at No. 6.
FOX Sports announced its lineup of broadcasters for the upcoming college football season, which includes 2017 College Football Hall of Fame electee Matt Leinart (Southern California), who will again serve as a studio analyst for pregame, halftime and postgame coverage on FOX and FS1.
College Football Hall of Famers
Tom Cousineau (Ohio State) and
Tim Krumrie (Wisconsin)
will be in attendance at the 2017 Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon July 25 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.
College Football Hall of Fame coach
Bill Snyder is planning to write a children's book titled, Take it From Me.
Arizona State will dedicate its game on Sept. 9 against San Diego State to College Football Hall of Fame coach Frank Kush, who passed away last month.
The watch list was released for the Wuerffel Trophy, which is named in honor of College Football Hall of Famer and 1996 Campbell Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel (Florida) and awarded annually to the a college football player who displays exemplary community service.
2013 Campbell Trophy winner from Penn State and current Baltimore Raven John Urschel recently led a fun and interactive science, engineering, technology and math lesson with Math Academy students in Baltimore County
2016 NFF National Scholar-Athlete
Zay Jones (East Carolina) was
named to the
2016-17 American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team.
2016 NFF National Scholar-Athlete DeVon Edwards was named Duke's Male Senior Student-Athlete of the Year for 2016-17.
2010 NFF National Scholar-Athlete and current SEC Network analyst
Greg McElroy (Alabama)
will host a new show,
Thinking Out Loud, which will air on the network Monday nights at
7 p.m. ET from Sept. 4 - Dec. 4.
2017 NFF John L. Toner Award recipient and UCLA athletics director Dan Guerrero was named the 23rd most powerful person in Southern California sports by The Orange County Register.
2011 NFF Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football Award recipient
Verne Lundquist, one of the iconic figures in college football broadcasting,
served as the emcee for the American Athletic Conference Summer Kickoff and Media Days in Newport, R.I.
2010 NFF National High School Scholar-Athlete
Lonnie Hackett
has received an international scholarship to study at Oxford University for a year.
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The
NFFCHOF Bill Dooley (N.C.) Chapter
held
its annual Pigskin Preview July 20 at the Embassy Suites in Cary, N.C. The event features insights from the five local college head coaches on the upcoming season. Expected to attend are Duke's
David Cutcliffe
, N.C. State's
Dave Doeren
, North Carolina's
Larry Fedora
, North Carolina Central's
Jerry Mack
and East Carolina's
Scottie Montgomery
.
The NFF Touchdown Club of Houston Chapter hosted a luncheon featuring Baylor head coach Matt Rhule today at the JW Marriott Houston. On July 29, the chapter will hold its Inaugural Poker Tournament at Whitmeyer Distillery in Houston.
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Obituaries
Former
St. Norbert (Wis.) quarterback and defensive back John Nowak passed away July 11. He was 69... Moses Norman, the former Director of Football Officials for the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, passed away July 11. He was 82... Former Alabama football player Tom Bain passed away July 13. He was 73... Former Rice football player and assistant coach W.C. Treadway Jr. passed away July 15. He was 85... Former Rice football player Cornelius Walker passed away July 15. He was 63... Former Bucknell tight end Tom Mitchell passed away July 16. He was 72... Concord (W.Va.) defensive coordinator and former Toledo offensive lineman Pat Dawson passed away... Former Missouri State linebacker Eldo Perry recently passed away...
More News of Interest
NFF-partner
Under Armour and Hawai'i announced a long-term partnership extension through 2022... UCLA
unveiled its new Under Armour uniforms for the 2017 season...
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Since 1959, the National Football Foundation has annually recognized the best and brightest college players, presenting them with prestigious NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards, presented by Fidelity Investments. The $18,000 postgraduate scholarships are presented at the NFF Annual Awards Dinner in New York City.
Launched in 2008, the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Alumni Association provides a powerful vehicle for past honorees to remain in the vanguard of the NFF's present efforts. Membership for the 2017 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Alumni Association is now open.
Those who joined this week include Greg Amick (Randolph-Macon [Va.] - 1984), Gregg Carr (Auburn - 1984), Donald Denbo (Tennessee - 1970), Chris Hatcher (Valdosta State [Ga.] - 1994), Craig Mahoney (Iowa State - 1990), Texas athletics director Mike Perrin (Texas - 1968), Leon Shadowen (Kentucky - 1979) and Randall Stockham (Utah State - 1975).
Click here for more information and to see all of the members of the 2017 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Alumni Association.
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Aug. 22, 2017
- Release of the preseason FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll, which ranks the top 16 teams in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision. The first poll of the season will be released Tuesday, Sept. 5, to account for the Labor Day games, and the final poll will be released Dec. 3, the day after the conference championship games. Polls during the season will be released on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. ET. - Via Press Release
Sept. 27, 2017
- Announcement of the 2017 semifinalists for The William V. Campbell Trophy, presented by Fidelity Investments - Via Press Release
Nov. 1, 2017
- Announcement of the 2017 William V. Campbell Trophy finalists, who comprise the 2017 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class, presented by Fidelity Investments - 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
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.
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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