Posts Tagged ‘championship award’

Orakpo wins Nagurski Trophy

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Trophy news from Statesman.com….
Orakpo Wins Nagurski Trophy
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In a conference known for nothing but offense, the first major national award of the college football banquet season went to … a Big 12 defensive player.

“There goes that theory,” Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo joked Sunday after winning the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, given to the nation’s top defender.

Orakpo flew to Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, a day after participating in graduation at UT.

This fall, the son of Nigerian immigrants finished up the final three hours he needed to earn a degree in youth and community studies.

Next on Orakpo’s itinerary is Wednesday’s Lombardi Trophy ceremony, which honors the nation’s top lineman.

After a quick trip back to Austin for Friday’s Longhorn football banquet, Orakpo will leave for Newport Beach, Calif., for a black-tie dinner Sunday to honor finalists for the Lott Trophy . That award goes to a defensive player for work on and off the field. (more…)

Soccer trophy named for Anschutz

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Trophy News From Los Angeles, Ca

trophies soccer crown awards 121x300 Soccer trophy named for AnschutzMajor League Soccer has named its championship trophy for Denver investor Philip Anschutz, owner of the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer franchise.
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2007 NCAA Football Heisman’s Trophy

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Trophy News From Simi Valley, CA

trophies heisman trophy 300x280 2007 NCAA Football Heismans TrophyWinning the Heisman Trophy does not guarantee a college football player a long and successful pro career, although every football player would love the bronze statue displayed on their mantle. Even if they do not have a successful career, they could use it like O.J. did as collateral to help pay off civil penalties.
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Hamels needs trophy case for his Series’ MVP award

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Trophies From Crown AwardsTrophy News From Philadelphia, PA

The bottle in his hand was already half-empty, but Cole Hamels seemed a bottomless source of bubbly.

In the soggy celebration of Philadelphia’s World Series championship, Hamels stood before the plastic shield protecting his locker, giddily drenched in sparkling wine. The bottle bore the label of Domaine Ste. Michelle, a French-sounding brand imported all the way from Washington state, and the 24-year-old pitcher had been branded the Series’ Most Valuable Player.

“This will be a trivia question for the next couple hundred years,” Hamels said, happily. “And I get to be a part of it.”
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