Touchdown Club of Columbus

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Logo of the 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]

[edit] Awards

The Touchdown Club of Columbus gives several awards to recognize outstanding athletes.^[2]^[3]

[edit] The Sammy Baugh Trophy

Main article: Sammy Baugh Trophy

The Sammy Baugh Trophy is awarded annually to the nation's top collegiate passer. The 2007 recipient is Texas Tech's Graham Harrell.^[4]

[edit] 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, BYU;

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.

[edit] 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.^[5]

List of winners

2007- Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech;

2006- Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech;

2005- Dwayne Jarrett, USC;

2004- Braylon Edwards, Michigan;

2003- Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh;

2002- Charles Rogers, Michigan State;

2001- Jabbar Gaffney, Florida;

2000- Santana Moss, Miami;

1999- Peter Warrick, Florida State;

1998- Troy Edwards, Louisiana Tech;

1997- Randy Moss, Marshall;

1996- Marcus Harris, Wyoming;

1995-Keyshawn Johnson, USC;

1994- Michael Westbrook, Colorado;

1993-David Palmer, Alabama;

1992-O.J. McDuffie, Penn State;

1991-Desmond Howard, Michigan

[edit] The Jim Parker Trophy

Given yearly to the top collegiate offensive lineman. Named for Ohio State great and Hall of Famer Jim Parker.

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;

[edit] 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 Dumervil, 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.

[edit] The Jack Lambert Trophy

Given yearly to the top collegiate linebacker.

Previous Winners

2007- James Laurinaitis, Ohio State

2006- Patrick Willis, Ole Miss

2005- AJ Hawk, Ohio State

2004- Derrick Johnson, Texas

2003- Jonathan Vilma, Miami

2002- E.J. Henderson, Maryland

2001- Rocky Calmus, Oklahoma

2000- Dan Morgan, Miami;

1999- LaVar Arrington, Penn State;

1998- Dat Nuygen, Texas A&M;

1997- Andy Katzenmoyer, Ohio State;

1996- Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern;

1995- Simeon Rice, Illinois;

1994- Derrick Brooks, Florida State;

Dana Howard, Illinois; (tie);

1993- Trev Alberts,Nebraska;

1992- Marvin Jones, Florida State;

1991- Eric Anderson, Michigan

[edit] The Jack Tatum Trophy

Since 1991 Given yearly to the top collegiate defensive back. Named after Ohio State All-American Jack Tatum.

Previous winners

2007- Aqib Talib, Kansas;

2006- Reggie Nelson, Florida;

2005- Jimmy Williams, Virginia Tech;

2004- Antrel Rolle, Miami ;

2003- Sean Taylor, Miami;

2002- Mike Doss, Ohio State;

2001- Roy Williams, Oklahoma ;

2000- Jamar Fletcher, Wisconsin;

1999- Tyrone Cater, Minnesota;

1998- Antoine Winfield, Ohio State;

1997- Charles Woodson, Michigan;

1996- Chris Canty, Kansas State;

1995- Lawyer Malloy, Washington;

1994- Bobby Taylor, Notre Dame;

1993- Antonio Langham, Alabama;

1992- Deon Figures, Colorado;

1991- Terrell Buckley, Florida State

[edit] The Archie Griffin Award

Main article: Archie Griffin Award

The 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.^[6]

[edit] The Chic Harley Award

Main article: Chic Harley Award

The award is presented to the College Football Player of the Year.

[edit] 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:

2007- Tim Tebow, Florida

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.

[edit] 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.

List of Winners

2007- Mark Mangino, Kansas;

2006- Jim Tressel, Ohio State ;

2005 -Joe Paterno, Penn State;

2004- Urban Meyer, Utah;

2003- Bob Stoops, Oklahoma;

2002- Jim Tressel, Ohio State ;

2001- Ralph Friedgen, Maryland;

2000- Bob Stoops, Oklahoma;

1999- Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech;

1998- Phil Fulmer, Tennessee;

1997- Lloyd Carr, Michigan;

1996- Bruce Snyder, Arizona State ;

1995- Gary Barnett, Northwestern;

1994- Tom Osborne, Nebraska;

1993- Don Nehlan, West Virginia ;

1992- Dennis Erickson, Miami;

1991- Don James, Washington ;

1989- Bobby Ross, Georgia Tech;

1988 -Lou Holtz, Notre Dame;

1987- Dick MacPherson, Syracuse;

1986- Joe Paterno, Penn State;

1985 Bo Schembechler, Michigan;

1984 Don James, Washington;

1983 Tom Osborne, Nebraska;

1982 Joe Paterno, Penn State;

1981 Danny Ford, Clemson ;

1980 Vince Dooley, Georgia ;

1979 Earle Bruce, Ohio State;

1978 Joe Paterno, Penn State;

1977 Lou Holtz, Arkansas ;

[edit] Freshman of the Year

Given yearly to the top college football newcomer. Michael Crabtree of Texas Tech is the 2007 honoree.^[5]

Previous Winners

2007- Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech;

2006- Colt McCoy, Texas;

2005- Terrell Sutton, Northwestern;

2004- Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma;

2003- Chris Leak, Florida;

2002- Maurice Clarett, Ohio State;

2001- Anthony Davis, Wisconsin

[edit] The Paul Brown Trophy

This trophy is presented annually to the NFL Coach of the Year.

List of Winners

2003-Bill Belichick, New England Patriots;

2002- Andy Reid, Philadelphia Eagles;

2001- Dick Jauron, Chicago Bears;

2000- Jim Haslett, New Orleans Saints;

1999- Dick Vermeil, St Louis Rams;

1998- Dan Reeves, Atlanta Falcons ;

1997- Marty Schottenheimer, Kansas City Chiefs;

1996- Mike Shanahan, Denver Broncos;

1995- Dom Capers, Carolina Panthers;

1994- Bill Parcells, New England Patriots;

1993- Dan Reeves, New York Giants;

1992- Bill Cowher, Pittsburgh Steelers;

1991- Wayne Fontes, Detroit Lions;

1990- Lindy Infante, Green Bay Packers;

1989- Bill Walsh, San Francisco 49ers;

1988- Marv Levy, Buffalo Bills;

1987- Tom Landry, Dallas Cowboys;

1986- Marty Schottenheimer, Cleveland Browns;

1985- Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears;

1983- Joe Gibbs, Washington Redskins ;

1982- Forrest Gregg, Cincinnati Bengals;

1981- Sam Rutigliano, Cleveland Browns;

1980- Leeman Bennett, Atlanta Falcons;

1979- Dick Vermeil, Philadelphia Eagles;

1978- Red Miller, Denver Broncos

[edit] Joe F. Carr Trophy

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

1981-Ken Anderson, Cincinnati Bengals;

1980-Brian Sipe, Cleveland Browns;

1979-Dan Fouts, San Diego Chargers;

1978-Earl Campbell, Houston Oilers;

1977-Walter Payton, Chicago Bears;

1976-Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys;

1975-O.J. Simpson, Buffalo Bills;

1974-Ken Stabler, Oakland Raiders;

1973 - O.J. Simpson, Buffalo Bills;

1972 - Larry Brown, Washington Redskins;

1971 - Bob Griese, Miami Dolphins;

1970-George Blanda, Oakland Raiders;

1969 -

NFL - Roman Gabriel, Los Angeles Rams;

AFL - Daryle Lamonica, Oakland Raiders;

1968 -

NFL -Leroy Kelly, Cleveland Browns;

AFL- Lance Alworth, San Diego Chargers;

1967 -

NFL - Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts;

AFL - Daryle Lamonica, Oakland Raiders;

1966-Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers;

1965 - Jim Brown, Cleveland Browns;

1964-John Unitas, Baltimore Colts;

1963-Y.A. Tittle, New York Giants;

1962 - Jim Taylor, Green Bay Packers;

1961 - Paul Hornung, Green Bay Packers;

1960-Norm Van Brocklin, Philadelphia Eagles;

1959-Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts;

1958 - Jim Brown, Cleveland Browns;

1957 - John Unitas, Baltimore Colts;

1956 - Rick Casares, Chicago Bears,

1955-Fred "Curly" Morrison, Cleveland Browns

[edit] 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.

[edit] The James A. Rhodes Trophy

The James A. Rhodes Trophy is awarded annually to the Ohio High School Player of the Year.

[edit] The Muhammad Ali Trophy

This annual recognition goes to the nation's top boxer.

[edit] TDC Lifetime Achievement Award

The Touchdown Club of Columbus also gives the annual TDC Lifetime Achievement Award to a selected athlete.