HISTORY JOHNNY UNITAS GOLDEN ARM AWARD
Since 1987, awarded annually to the nation’s top senior quarterback by the John Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation of Louisville, Ky. 1997 Peyton Manning
LOMBARDI AWARD
Presented to the Nation’s Lineman of the Year by the Rotary Club of Houston. First selection was made in 1970. 1970 Chip Kell (Finalist) 1983 Reggie White (Finalist) 2001 John Henderson (Semifinalist) 2005 Jesse Mahelona (Semifinalist)
LOU GROZA PLACE KICKER AWARD
Presented since 1992 to the nation’s top collegiate placekicker. Sponsored by the Palm Beach County Sports Authority in conjunction with the Orange Bowl Committee. The award is named after NFL Hall of Famer Lou Groza. 1995 Jeff Hall (Semifinalist) 2000 Alex Walls (Finalist) 2006 James Wilhoit (Semifinalist) 2007 Daniel Lincoln (Semifinalist)
MANNING AWARD
Presented since 2004 to the nation’s top Division 1A FBS quarterback adjudged by the Sugar Bowl Committee to be the best in the United States. The award is named in honor of Archie Manning and his sons Peyton and Eli, each an All-America selection during their college career. 2006 Erik Ainge (Semifinalist)
RANDY MOSS RETURN MAN AWARD
Presented since 2006 to the nation’s top return specialist at the Division I level. The award is voted on by NCAA Sports Information Directors. 2006 Jonathan Hefney (Semifinalist)
RAY GUY PUNTING AWARD
Presented since 2000 by the Greater Augusta Sports Council honoring the nation’s outstanding collegiate punter. 2000 David Leaverton (Semifinalist) 2002 Dustin Colquitt (Finalist) 2003 Dustin Colquitt (Finalist) 2004 Dustin Colquitt (Semifinalist) 2013 Michael Palardy (Semifinalist)
RONNIE LOTT TROPHY
Named for Ronnie Lott, a two time All-American for USC and College Football Hall of Fame Inductee, awarded annually to college football’s Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year. The award was established in 2004. 2007 Jonathan Hefney (Semifinalist) 2009 Eric Berry (Finalist)
SULLIVAN AWARD
Named for James E. Sullivan, the founder of the Amateur Athletic Union, awarded annually to the nation’s top amateur athlete. The award is based on qualities of leadership, character, sportsmanship and the ideas of amateurism. The award was established in 1930. 1998 Peyton Manning—Quarterback *WINNERS IN BOLD
MAXWELL AWARD
Presented to the nation’s top college football player by the Maxwell Football Club of Philadelphia. The award was first given in 1937. 1997 Peyton Manning—Quarterback
NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR
Awarded annually by the American Football Coaches Association, the Football Writers Association of America, Maxwell Football Club and The Sporting News. 1956 Bowden Wyatt (AFCA) 1998 Phillip Fulmer (AFCA, FWAA, Maxwell, TSN)
OUTLAND TROPHY
Awarded to the nation’s outstanding interior lineman (Center, Guard, Tackle) as selected by the Football Writers Association of America. The first selection was made in 1946. 1964 Steve DeLong 2000 John Henderson 2001 John Henderson (Finalist) Peyton Manning is UT’s lone winner of the Davey O’Brien, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm, Maxwell and Sullivan awards.
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