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The Touchdown Club of Columbus was founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1956 by Sam B. Nicola at the request of State Auditor James A. Rhodes, who later became governor of the state.
Nicola served as the club's president until his death in 1993. More than a decade later, his son Sam Nicola, Jr. took over the Touchdown Club.
Awards
The Touchdown Club of Columbus gives several awards to recognize outstanding athletes.
The Sammy Baugh Trophy
Main article: Sammy Baugh TrophyThe Sammy Baugh Trophy is awarded annually to the nation's top collegiate passer. The 2007 recipient is Texas Tech's Graham Harrell.
The Jim Brown Trophy
This honor goes to the NCAA's top running back, recently named for Hall of Famer Jim Brown.
Past winners:
2007- Darren McFadden, Arkansas; 2006- Darren McFadden, Arkansas; 2005- Reggie Bush, USC; 2004- Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma; 2003- Chris Perry, Michigan; 2002- Larry Johnson, Penn State; 2001 -Luke Staley, Brigham Young; 2000-LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU; 1999- Ron Dayne, Wisconsin; 1998- Ricky Williams, Texas; 1997- Ricky Williams, Texas; 1996 -Troy Davis, Iowa State; 1995 -Eddie George, Ohio State; 1994 -Rashaan Salaam, Colorado; 1993- Brent Moss, Wisconsin; 1992- Marshall Faulk, San Diego State; 1991- Vaughn Dunbar, Indiana.
The Paul Warfield Trophy
This honor is given to the nation's top collegiate wide receiver with the 2007 one going to Texas Tech's Michael Crabtree.
The Jim Parker Trophy
Given yearly to the top collegiate offensive lineman.
Past Winners
2007- Jake Long, Michigan; 2006- Joe Thomas, Wisconsin; 2005- Greg Eslinger, Minnesota; 2004- Jammal Brown, Oklahoma; 2003 -Shawn Andrews, Arkansas; 2002- Brett Romberg, Miami; 2001- Bryant McKinnie, Miami; 2000- Steve Hutchinson, Michigan; 1999-Chris McIntosh, Wisconsin; 1998-Matt Stinchcomb, Georgia; 1997- Aaron Taylor, Nebraska; 1996-Orlando Pace, Ohio State; 1995-Jonathan Ogden, UCLA; 1994-Zach Weigert, Nebraska; 1993-Aaron Taylor, Notre Dame; 1992-Lincoln Kennedy, Washington; 1991-Greg Skrepanek, Michigan;
The Bill Willis Trophy
Given yearly to the top collegiate defensive lineman.
Past winners:
2007- George Selvie, South Florida; 2006- Quinn Pitcock, Ohio State ; 2005- Elvis Dumerville, Louisville; 2004- Erasmus James, Wisconsin; 2003- Tommie Harris, Oklahoma; 2002- Terrell Suggs, Arizona State; 2001- Julius Peppers, North Carolina; 2000- Jamal Reynolds, Florida State; 1999- Corey Moore, Virginia Tech; 1998- Tom Burke, Wisconsin; 1997- Andre Wadsworth, Florida State; 1996- Grant Wistrom, Nebraska; 1995- Tedy Bruschi, Arizona; 1994- Warren Sapp, Miami; 1993- Dan Wilkinson, Ohio State; 1992- Michael Barrow, Miami; 1991- Steve Emtman, Washington.
The Jack Lambert Trophy
Given yearly to the top collegiate linebacker.
The Jack Tatum Trophy
Given yearly to the top collegiate defensive back.
Freshman of the Year
Given yearly to the top college football newcomer. Michael Crabtree of Texas Tech is the 2007 honoree.
The Archie Griffin Award
Main article: Archie Griffin AwardThe Archie Griffin Award is the only college football award presented after all Bowl games are completed. It signifies college football's Most Valuable Player for the entire season.
The Chic Harley Award
Main article: Chic Harley AwardThe award is presented to the College Football Player of the Year.
Quarterback of the Year
Not yet named, differs from Sammy Baugh Trophy in that it goes to top quarterback, rather than the top passer.
Past winners:
2006- Troy Smith, Ohio State; 2005- Matt Leinart, USC; 2004 -Matt Leinart , USC; 2003- Jason White, Oklahoma; 2002- Ken Dorsey, Miami; 2001- Ken Dorsey, Miami; 2000- Josh Heupel, Oklahoma; 1999- Joe Hamilton, Georgia Tech; 1998- Tim Couch, Kentucky; 1997- Peyton Manning, Tennessee; 1996- Danny Wuerffel, Florida; 1995- Tommie Frazier, Nebraska; 1994- Kerry Collins, Penn State; 1993- Charlie Ward, Florida State; 1992- Rick Mirer, Notre Dame; 1991- Casey Weldon, Florida State.
The Woody Hayes Trophy
Named for Woody Hayes, this award recognizes the top collegiate coach. The 2007 award was given to Kansas's Mark Mangino.
The Paul Brown Trophy
This trophy is presented annually to the NFL Coach of the Year.
The Sam B. Nicola Trophy
Named for the Club's founder, this trophy is presented annually to the National High School Player of the Year.
The James A. Rhodes Trophy
The James A. Rhodes Trophy is awarded annually to the Ohio High School Player of the Year.
The Muhammad Ali Trophy
This annual recognition goes to the nation's top boxer.
TDC Lifetime Achievement Award
The Touchdown Club of Columbus also gives the annual TDC Lifetime Achievement Award to a selected athlete.
References
- ^ http://www.touchdownclubofcolumbus.com/History.htm
- http://www.touchdownclubofcolumbus.com/Awards.htm
- http://www.touchdownclubofcolumbus.com/PastHonorees.htm
- http://manufacturing.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?type_news=latest&newsid=145263
- ^ http://www.lubbockonline.com/stories/121007/col_121007020.shtml
- http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/2007/12/10/vick_sentenced_to_23_months_in_prison