Hall of Fame Candidate Capsule: UW's Greg Lewis
A short summary of Hall of Fame candidate Greg Lewis, UW Running Back 1987-1990. The 2012 Hall of Fame Class will be announced on May 15 in New York City. Read Story.
2011 Scholar-Athlete Awards
The Seattle Chapter's 46th Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards took place on February 12, 2012 at Century Link Field. Jeffrey Lindquist and Jakob Eldrenkamp were honored
with the top two awards. Read Story.
Seattle NFF Chapter honors Gertrude Peoples
At our 2011 Scholar-Athlete Awards, Gertrude Peoples, Former Director UW Student-Athlete Academic Services, was honored with the E.R. "Rusty" Young
Memorial Award. Read Story.
Seattle NFF Chapter honors Paul Lawrence
At our 2011 Scholar-Athlete Awards, Paul Lawrence, former coach at Everett High School and All State Game Director, was
honored with the Tony
Gasparovich Award. Read Story.
2011 PP&K Competition
The 2011 local Punt, Pass and Kick Competition took
place on October 9. The even was co-sponsored by the Seattle NFF
Chapter and the Federal
Way Hawks Junior Football organization. Many thanks to everyone
who participated this year.
The 45th Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards
Ceremony took place on February 13, 2011 at Qwest field. Jay
Chakravarty (Liberty) and James Boker (Redmond)
were honored with the top two awards. Read
Story.
2010 PPK Competion
The 2010 NFL
Punt, Pass and Kick Competition was held Sunday, Sept 27, 2009,
at Highline Memerial Stadium. We want to thank everyone who helped
to make the event a success. Read
Story.
The 44th Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards
Ceremony took place on December 13, 2009 at Qwest field. The top
two scholarships were awared to Nicholas
Anderson (Lindbergh High School) and Troy
Solly (Liberty
High School). Read Story.
The Seattle NFF Chapter has been named the August Charity of the Month
by Bonneville Seattle and the Seattle Seahawks. Read
Story.
2009 Golf Tournament
The 2009 Chapter Annual Shotgun Golf tournament was held
on Monday, Augt 3, in Olympia. The Seattle Chapter board would like
to thank all the participants and sponsors who helped make
it a success. Read Story.
The 43rd Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Ceremony took place on December
14, 2008 at Qwest field. Jackson Pierce and Kurt
Stottlemyer, both from Bothell High, were honored with the top
awards. Read Story.
At the 2008 Awards Banquet, Dick Dugdale was honored with the E.R.
"Rusty" Young Memorial Award. Read
Story.
At the 2008 Awards Banquet, Craig Smith, Seattle Times Reporter, was
honored with the Tony Gasparovich Award. Read
Story.
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2008 Chapter Golf Tournament
The Seattle NFF Chapter Annual Shotgun Golf tournament was
held Monday, August 18, at Indian
Summer Golf and Country Club. Read Story.
The Seattle Chapter 2007 Scholar-Athlete Awards Ceremony and Brunch was
held Sunday, December 16, at Qwest Field. J.J. Clark of
Eastlake High School and Allen Trillana of Kent-Meridian
were honored with the top two awards, each receiving a $2000 scholarships
from the Seattle Chapter. Read
Story.
Terry Ennis and Rollie Robins were
both honored with the Tony Gasparovich Award at the 2007 Scholar-Atlete
Awards on December 16. This award is presented by the Seattle-King
County Chapter to football supporters who exhibit love and dedication
of the game through their principles and leadership with those they
work with. Read Story.
Kellen Kiilsgaard was honored by the NFF as one of five 2007 National
High School Scholar-Athletes during the 60th annual awards
luncheon held December 4, 2007 in New York City. Read
Story. View
Photos.
2007 Scholar-Athlete Awards Mentioned in The Seattle Times
An article about the chapter awards was published on Dec
17. Read
Seattle Times Story
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NFF Announces 2012 College Football Hall of Fame Class
From the national ballot of 76 candidates and a pool of hundreds of eligible nominees, Archie Manning, chairman of The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame, announced the 2012 College Football Hall of Fame Football Bowl Subdivision Class, which includes the names of 14 First Team All-America players and three legendary coaches. Read Story.
Monday's Chalktalk - May 14, 2012
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Bill O'Brien Named First Chapter Representative on NFF Board
The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced that New Haven businessman and community leader Bill O'Brien, who has served as the president of the NFF Gene J. Casey (New Haven) Chapter since 1992, has accepted a position on the organization's national board of directors. Read Story.
Monday's Chalktalk - May 7, 2012
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NFF Scholar-Athletes in the NFL Draft: A Historical Perspective
Beginning in 1959, the NFF's National Scholar-Athlete program has an illustrious history with the NFL Draft. Read Story.
Monday's Chalktalk - April 30, 2012
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Scholar-Athletes Head to NFL Draft
After establishing themselves as the best of the best on the field and in the classroom, 16 scholar-athletes, who were recognized by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame in 2011, are among the elite prospects who will be under consideration during the 77th NFL Draft in New York City from April 26-28. Read Story.
Monday's Chalktalk - April 23, 2012
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Monday's Chalktalk - April 16, 2012
Time for Spring Football. Read Story.
1960 UW Scholar-Athlete Barry Bullard Passes Away
Barry Bullard, a starting tackle on the 1960 Washington Huskies Rose Bowl team, passed away at age 73. Barry Bullard was one of eight players in the nation to receive a National Football Foundation scholar-athlete award in 1960. He graduated in 1962 with a degree in civil engineering. Read Story.
Chalktalk - April 9, 2012
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Chalktalk - April 3, 2012
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Gil Brandt to Receive Award from NFF Gridiron Club of Dallas
The NFF Gridiron Club of Dallas announced that legendary Dallas Cowboys Vice President of Player Personnel Gil Brandt will receive the Distinguished Texan Award. Read Story.
Chalktalk - March 26, 2012
Read Story.
Chapter Chalktalk - March 23, 2012
New from various NFF chapters. Read Story.
Chalktalk - March 19, 2012
Read Story.
Andrew Rodriguez Named a Finalist for the Sullivan Award
Andrew Rodriguez, the Army linebacker who claimed the 2011 William V. Campbell Trophy from the National Football Foundation as college football's premier scholar-athlete, has been named one of six finalists for the 82nd James E. Sullivan Award, presented by the Amateur Athletic Union to America's top amateur athlete. Read Story.
Chalktalk - March 12, 2012
College football maintains impressive ratings and attendance figures, plus other news. Read Story.
Chalktalk - March 6, 2012
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College Football Hall of Fame Unveils Greatest Coaches Exhibit
The College Football Hall of Fame announced its newest exhibit "X's and O's: College Football's Greatest Coaches." The exhibit highlights the history of coaching and some of the most innovative college football plays, as well as the stories behind them. Read Story.
Andrew Rodriguez Named a Semifinalist for the Prestigious Sullivan Award
Andrew Rodriguez, the Army linebacker who claimed the 2011 William V. Campbell Trophy from the National Football Foundation as college football's premier scholar-athlete, is among the nine semifinalists for the 82nd Sullivan Award, presented by the Amateur Athletic Union to America's top amateur athlete. Read Story.
NFF Chairman Archie Manning to Receive Award from Maxwell Football Club
The Maxwell Football Club (MFC), the oldest football club in America, has selected National Football Foundation (NFF) Chairman Archie Manning as the winner of the 23rd Francis “Reds” Bagnell Award for Contributions to Football. Read Story.
2012 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot Released
The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced the names of 76 players and eight coaches who comprise the 2012 Football Bowl Subdivision Ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Read Story.
NFF Chapters to Distribute Over $1 Million in Scholarships in 2011
Covering more than 4,800 high schools and 400,000 student-athletes, the NFF Chapter Network will distribute more than $1 million in scholarships during its 2011 banquet season. Read Story.
National Football Foundation Internships
NFF Internships available for Summer and Fall of 2012, and Spring of 2013. Daily stipend and school credit available. Read Story.
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The National
Football Foundation &
College Hall of Fame
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