Touchdown Club of Columbus
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.[1] 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.[1]
Awards
The Touchdown Club of Columbus gives several awards to recognize outstanding athletes.[2][3]
The Sammy Baugh Trophy
The Sammy Baugh Trophy is awarded annually to the nation's top collegiate passer.
The Jim Brown Trophy
This honor goes to the NCAA's top running back, recently named for Hall of Famer Jim Brown.
List of winners
- 1991 - Vaughn Dunbar, Indiana
- 1992 - Marshall Faulk, San Diego State
- 1993 - Brent Moss, Wisconsin
- 1994 - Rashaan Salaam, Colorado
- 1995 - Eddie George, Ohio State
- 1996 - Troy Davis, Iowa State
- 1997 - Ricky Williams, Texas
- 1998 - Ricky Williams, Texas
- 1999 - Ron Dayne, Wisconsin
- 2000 - LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU
- 2001 - Luke Staley, BYU
- 2002 - Larry Johnson, Penn State
- 2003 - Chris Perry, Michigan
- 2004 - Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma
- 2005 - Reggie Bush, USC
- 2006 - Darren McFadden, Arkansas
- 2007 - Darren McFadden, Arkansas
- 2008 - Shonn Greene, Iowa
- 2009 - Toby Gerhart, Stanford
- 2010 - LaMichael James, Oregon
- 2011 - Montee Ball, Wisconsin
- 2012 - Montee Ball, Wisconsin
- 2013 - Andre Williams, Boston College
- 2014 - Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin
- 2015 - Dalvin Cook, Florida State
Paul Warfield Award
Named for Paul Warfield, this honor is given to the nation's top collegiate wide receiver.
List of winners
- 1991 - Desmond Howard, Michigan
- 1992 - O.J. McDuffie, Penn State
- 1993 - David Palmer, Alabama
- 1994 - Michael Westbrook, Colorado
- 1995 - Keyshawn Johnson, USC
- 1996 - Marcus Harris, Wyoming
- 1997 - Randy Moss, Marshall
- 1998 - Troy Edwards, Louisiana Tech
- 1999 - Peter Warrick, Florida State
- 2000 - Santana Moss, Miami
- 2001 - Jabar Gaffney, Florida
- 2002 - Charles Rogers, Michigan State
- 2003 - Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh
- 2004 - Braylon Edwards, Michigan
- 2005 - Dwayne Jarrett, USC
- 2006 - Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech
- 2007 - Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech
- 2008 - Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech
- 2009 - Jordan Shipley, Texas
- 2010 - Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State
- 2011 - Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State
- 2012 - Marqise Lee, USC
- 2013 - Davante Adams, Fresno State
- 2014 - Amari Cooper, Alabama
The Jim Parker Trophy
Given yearly to the top collegiate offensive lineman. Named for Ohio State great and Hall of Famer Jim Parker.
List of winners
- 1991 - Greg Skrepenak, Michigan
- 1992 - Lincoln Kennedy, Washington
- 1993 - Aaron Taylor, Notre Dame
- 1994 - Zach Wiegert, Nebraska
- 1995 - Jonathan Ogden, UCLA
- 1996 - Orlando Pace, Ohio State
- 1997 - Aaron Taylor, Nebraska
- 1998 - Matt Stinchcomb, Georgia
- 1999 - Chris McIntosh, Wisconsin
- 2000 - Steve Hutchinson, Michigan
- 2001 - Bryant McKinnie, Miami
- 2002 - Brett Romberg, Miami
- 2003 - Shawn Andrews, Arkansas
- 2004 - Jammal Brown, Oklahoma
- 2005 - Greg Eslinger, Minnesota
- 2006 - Joe Thomas, Wisconsin
- 2007 - Jake Long, Michigan
- 2008 - Andre Smith, Alabama
- 2009 - Russell Okung, Oklahoma State
- 2010 - Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin
- 2011 - Barrett Jones, Alabama
- 2012 - Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M
- 2013 - Cyril Richardson, Baylor
- 2014 - Reese Dismukes, Auburn
- 2015 - Landon Turner, North Carolina
The Bill Willis Trophy
Named for Bill Willis, this award is given yearly to the top collegiate defensive lineman.
List of winners
- 1991 - Steve Emtman, Washington
- 1992 - Micheal Barrow, Miami
- 1993 - Dan Wilkinson, Ohio State
- 1994 - Warren Sapp, Miami
- 1995 - Tedy Bruschi, Arizona
- 1996 - Grant Wistrom, Nebraska
- 1997 - Andre Wadsworth, Florida State
- 1998 - Tom Burke, Wisconsin
- 1999 - Corey Moore, Virginia Tech
- 2000 - Jamal Reynolds, Florida State
- 2001 - Julius Peppers, North Carolina
- 2002 - Terrell Suggs, Arizona State
- 2003 - Tommie Harris, Oklahoma
- 2004 - Erasmus James, Wisconsin
- 2005 - Elvis Dumervil, Louisville
- 2006 - Quinn Pitcock, Ohio State
- 2007 - George Selvie, South Florida
- 2008 - Brian Orakpo, Texas
- 2009 - Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
- 2010 - Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue
- 2011 - Whitney Mercilus, Illinois
- 2012 - John Simon, Ohio State
- 2013 - Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh
- 2014 - Joey Bosa, Ohio State
The Jack Lambert Trophy
Named for Jack Lambert, this award is given yearly to the top collegiate linebacker.
List of winners
- 1991 - Erick Anderson, Michigan
- 1992 - Marvin Jones, Florida State
- 1993 - Trev Alberts, Nebraska
- 1994 - Derrick Brooks, Florida State; Dana Howard, Illinois (tie)
- 1995 - Simeon Rice, Illinois
- 1996 - Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern
- 1997 - Andy Katzenmoyer, Ohio State
- 1998 - Dat Nguyen, Texas A&M
- 1999 - LaVar Arrington, Penn State
- 2000 - Dan Morgan, Miami
- 2001 - Rocky Calmus, Oklahoma
- 2002 - E. J. Henderson, Maryland
- 2003 - Jonathan Vilma, Miami
- 2004 - Derrick Johnson, Texas
- 2005 - A. J. Hawk, Ohio State
- 2006 - Patrick Willis, Ole Miss
- 2007 - James Laurinaitis, Ohio State
- 2008 - James Laurinaitis, Ohio State
- 2009 - Rolando McClain, Alabama
- 2010 - Von Miller, Texas A&M
- 2011 - Luke Kuechly, Boston College
- 2012 - Jarvis Jones, Georgia
- 2013 - Khalil Mack, Buffalo
- 2014 - Scooby Wright III, Arizona
- 2015 - Joe Schobert, Wisconsin
The Jack Tatum Trophy
Since 1991 Given yearly to the top collegiate defensive back. Named after Ohio State All-American Jack Tatum.
List of winners
- 1991 - Terrell Buckley, Florida State
- 1992 - Deon Figures, Colorado
- 1993 - Antonio Langham, Alabama
- 1994 - Bobby Taylor, Notre Dame
- 1995 - Lawyer Milloy, Washington
- 1996 - Chris Canty, Kansas State
- 1997 - Charles Woodson, Michigan
- 1998 - Antoine Winfield, Ohio State
- 1999 - Tyrone Carter, Minnesota
- 2000 - Jamar Fletcher, Wisconsin
- 2001 - Roy Williams, Oklahoma
- 2002 - Mike Doss, Ohio State
- 2003 - Sean Taylor, Miami
- 2004 - Antrel Rolle, Miami
- 2005 - Jimmy Williams, Virginia Tech
- 2006 - Reggie Nelson, Florida
- 2007 - Aqib Talib, Kansas
- 2008 - Eric Berry, Tennessee
- 2009 - Eric Berry, Tennessee
- 2010 - Patrick Peterson, LSU
- 2011 - David Amerson, North Carolina State
- 2012 - Ed Reynolds, Stanford
- 2013 - Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State
- 2014 - Gerod Holliman, Louisville
- 2015 - Desmond King, Iowa
The Archie Griffin Award
The Archie Griffin Award signifies college football's Most Valuable Player for the entire season.[4]
The Chic Harley Award
Named for Chic Harley, this award is presented to the College Football Player of the Year.
The Kellen Moore Award
This award, which got its current name in 2012, differs from Sammy Baugh Trophy in that it goes to top quarterback, rather than the top passer. It is named for 2010 and 2011 award-winner Kellen Moore, who went 50–3 as Boise State's starting quarterback, making him the FBS all-time leader in wins at the position.
List of winners
- 1991 - Casey Weldon, Florida State
- 1992 - Rick Mirer, Notre Dame
- 1993 - Charlie Ward, Florida State
- 1994 - Kerry Collins, Penn State
- 1995 - Tommie Frazier, Nebraska
- 1996 - Danny Wuerffel, Florida
- 1997 - Peyton Manning, Tennessee
- 1998 - Tim Couch, Kentucky
- 1999 - Joe Hamilton, Georgia Tech
- 2000 - Josh Heupel, Oklahoma
- 2001 - Ken Dorsey, Miami
- 2002 - Ken Dorsey, Miami
- 2003 - Jason White, Oklahoma
- 2004 - Matt Leinart, USC
- 2005 - Matt Leinart, USC
- 2006 - Troy Smith, Ohio State
- 2007 - Tim Tebow, Florida
- 2008 - Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
- 2009 - Colt McCoy, Texas
- 2010 - Kellen Moore, Boise State
- 2011 - Kellen Moore, Boise State
- 2012 - Collin Klein, Kansas State
- 2013 - A.J. McCarron, Alabama
- 2014 - Trevone Boykin, TCU
Ozzie Newsome Award
Named for Ozzie Newsome, this award is presented annually to the top collegiate Tight End.
List of winners
- 2006 - Matt Spaeth, Minnesota
- 2007 - Travis Beckum, Wisconsin
- 2008 - Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
- 2009 - Aaron Hernandez, Florida
- 2010 - Michael Egnew, Missouri
- 2011 - Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame
- 2012 - Zach Ertz, Stanford
- 2013 - Jace Amaro, Texas Tech
- 2014 - Nick O'Leary, Florida State
- 2015 - Jake Butt, Michigan
The Woody Hayes Trophy
Named for Woody Hayes, this award recognizes the top collegiate coach.
List of Winners
- 1977 - Lou Holtz, Arkansas
- 1978 - Joe Paterno, Penn State
- 1979 - Earle Bruce, Ohio State
- 1980 - Vince Dooley, Georgia
- 1981 - Danny Ford, Clemson
- 1982 - Joe Paterno, Penn State
- 1983 - Tom Osborne, Nebraska
- 1984 - Don James, Washington
- 1985 - Bo Schembechler, Michigan
- 1986 - Joe Paterno, Penn State
- 1987 - Dick MacPherson, Syracuse
- 1988 - Lou Holtz, Notre Dame
- 1989 - Bobby Ross, Georgia Tech
- 1991 - Don James, Washington
- 1992 - Dennis Erickson, Miami
- 1993 - Don Nehlen, West Virginia
- 1994 - Tom Osborne, Nebraska
- 1995 - Gary Barnett, Northwestern
- 1996 - Bruce Snyder, Arizona State
- 1997 - Lloyd Carr, Michigan
- 1998 - Phil Fulmer, Tennessee
- 1999 - Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech
- 2000 - Bob Stoops, Oklahoma
- 2001 - Ralph Friedgen, Maryland
- 2002 - Jim Tressel, Ohio State
- 2003 - Bob Stoops, Oklahoma
- 2004 - Urban Meyer, Utah
- 2005 - Joe Paterno, Penn State
- 2006 - Jim Tressel, Ohio State
- 2007 - Mark Mangino, Kansas
- 2008 - Mike Leach, Texas Tech
- 2009 - Gary Patterson, TCU
- 2010 - Jim Harbaugh, Stanford
- 2011 - Bill Snyder, Kansas State
- 2012 - Urban Meyer, Ohio State
- 2013 - Gus Malzahn, Auburn
- 2014 - Gary Patterson, TCU
- 2015 - Kirk Ferentz, Iowa
Freshman of the Year
Given yearly to the top college football newcomer.
List of winners
- 2001 – Anthony Davis, Wisconsin
- 2002 – Maurice Clarett, Ohio State
- 2003 – Chris Leak, Florida
- 2004 – Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma
- 2005 – Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern
- 2006 – Colt McCoy, Texas
- 2007 – Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech
- 2008 – Julio Jones, Alabama
- 2009 – Dion Lewis, Pitt
- 2010 – Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina
- 2011 – Sammy Watkins, Clemson
- 2012 – Todd Gurley, Georgia
- 2013 - Christian Hackenberg, Penn State
- 2014 - Samaje Perine, Oklahoma
- 2015 - Tanner Mangum, Brigham Young
The Vlade Award
Named in honor of Vlade Janakievski, one of the most accurate placekickers in Ohio State football history, this award is given yearly to the most accurate college football kicker.
List of winners
- 2010 – Alex Henery, Nebraska
- 2011 – Brett Maher, Nebraska
- 2012 – Jeremy Shelley, Alabama
- 2013 - Roberto Aguayo, Florida State
- 2014 -
- 2015 - Aidan Schneider, Oregon
The Paul Brown Trophy
Named for Paul Brown, this trophy is presented annually to the NFL Coach of the Year.
List of Winners
- 1978 - Red Miller, Denver Broncos
- 1979 - Dick Vermeil, Philadelphia Eagles
- 1980 - Leeman Bennett, Atlanta Falcons
- 1981 - Sam Rutigliano, Cleveland Browns
- 1982 - Forrest Gregg, Cincinnati Bengals
- 1983 - Joe Gibbs, Washington Redskins
- 1985 - Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears
- 1986 - Marty Schottenheimer, Cleveland Browns
- 1987 - Tom Landry, Dallas Cowboys
- 1988 - Marv Levy, Buffalo Bills
- 1989 - Bill Walsh, San Francisco 49ers
- 1990 - Lindy Infante, Green Bay Packers
- 1991 - Wayne Fontes, Detroit Lions
- 1992 - Bill Cowher, Pittsburgh Steelers
- 1993 - Dan Reeves, New York Giants
- 1994 - Bill Parcells, New England Patriots
- 1995 - Dom Capers, Carolina Panthers
- 1996 - Mike Shanahan, Denver Broncos
- 1997 - Marty Schottenheimer, Kansas City Chiefs
- 1998 - Dan Reeves, Atlanta Falcons
- 1999 - Dick Vermeil, St Louis Rams
- 2000 - Jim Haslett, New Orleans Saints
- 2001 - Dick Jauron, Chicago Bears
- 2002 - Andy Reid, Philadelphia Eagles
- 2003 - Bill Belichick, New England Patriots
Joe F. Carr Trophy
Named for Joseph Carr, this trophy was presented annually (from 1955-1978) to the NFL Player of the Year. Not to be confused with the Joe F. Carr Trophy which was the official National Football League MVP award from 1938-46. However, both trophies are named after Carr, a former NFL commissioner.
List of Winners
- 1955 - Fred "Curly" Morrison, Cleveland Browns
- 1956 - Rick Casares, Chicago Bears,
- 1957 - Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts
- 1958 - Jim Brown, Cleveland Browns
- 1959 - Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts
- 1960 - Norm Van Brocklin, Philadelphia Eagles
- 1961 - Paul Hornung, Green Bay Packers
- 1962 - Jim Taylor, Green Bay Packers
- 1963 - Y.A. Tittle, New York Giants
- 1964 - Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts
- 1965 - Jim Brown, Cleveland Browns
- 1966 - Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers
- 1967 -
- NFL - Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts
- AFL - Daryle Lamonica, Oakland Raiders
- 1968 -
- NFL -Leroy Kelly, Cleveland Browns
- AFL- Lance Alworth, San Diego Chargers
- 1969 -
- NFL - Roman Gabriel, Los Angeles Rams
- AFL - Daryle Lamonica, Oakland Raiders
- 1970 - George Blanda, Oakland Raiders
- 1971 - Bob Griese, Miami Dolphins
- 1972 - Larry Brown, Washington Redskins
- 1973 - O.J. Simpson, Buffalo Bills
- 1974 - Ken Stabler, Oakland Raiders
- 1975 - O.J. Simpson, Buffalo Bills
- 1976 - Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys
- 1977 - Walter Payton, Chicago Bears
- 1978 - Earl Campbell, Houston Oilers
- 1979 - Dan Fouts, San Diego Chargers
- 1980 - Brian Sipe, Cleveland Browns
- 1981 - Ken Anderson, Cincinnati Bengals
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.
- 1981 Kevin Wihite Cordova, CA
- 1982 Robert Banks Hampton, VA
- 1983 Chris Spielman Massilon, OH
- 1984 Ned Bolcar Phillipsburg, NJ
- 1985 Jeff George Indianapolis, IN
- 1986 Emmitt Smith Pensacola, FL
- 1987 Todd Marinovich Mission Viejo, CA
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. Errol Richardson of Lakota East
TDC Lifetime Achievement Award
The Touchdown Club of Columbus also gives the annual TDC Lifetime Achievement Award to a selected athlete.
See also
- Bert Bell Award
- Maxwell Football Club
- Washington D.C. Touchdown Club
- Kansas City Committee of 101 Awards
- National Football League Most Valuable Player Award
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
- NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
- UPI AFL-AFC Player of the Year
- UPI NFC Player of the Year