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TDC NEWS RELEASES
JAN
19, 2010
TOUCHDOWN
CLUB LOOKS TO THE FUTURE WITH HONOREES
The
Touchdown Club of Columbus will present their
prestigious Award of Distinction to nine returning
college football players during the 55th TDC Awards
Banquet on Saturday, February 6th. Each of these
outstanding athletes has been selected as a "Player
To Watch" in 2010. Scheduled to receive the award
are quarterbacks Andy Dalton (TCU) and Kyle Padron (SMU),
receivers James Cleveland (Houston) and Jonathan Baldwin
(Pittsburgh),running back
Jeremy Avery (Boise State) and a foursome of Ohio State Buckeyes
including linebacker Brian Rolle, defensive lineman
Cameron Heyward, and receivers DeVier Posey and Dane
Sanzenbacher.
JAN
19, 2010
TOUCHDOWN CLUB OF COLUMBUS TO HONOR BUSTER DOUGLAS
20th Anniversary of Upset Win Over Mike Tyson
On February 11, 1990, James "Buster" Douglas achieved immortality when he knocked out Mike Tyson in ten rounds, and became the new heavyweight champion. It was one of the most shocking upsets in boxing history, and remains one of the greatest moments in the history of sports. And now twenty years later, the Touchdown Club of Columbus will present their prestigious Award of Distinction to Buster Douglas in celebration of that historic moment.
Douglas will be in attendance to receive the award during the 55th Touchdown Club of Columbus Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at The Lifestyle Communities Pavilion in Downtown Columbus. For ticket information, contact Kathleen Cleary at (614) 461-5483.
JAN
9, 2010
TOBY GERHART WINS ARCHIE GRIFFIN AWARD
College Football's Rushing Leader Named Touchdown Club of Columbus Most Valuable Player
Stanford senior running back Toby Gerhart has been named the winner of the 2009 Touchdown Club of Columbus Archie Griffin Award. The award, named for the Ohio State football legend and only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, is the only national award presented at the conclusion of all bowl games and represents college football's Most Valuable Player for the entire season. Gerhart led the nation in rushing with 1736 yards and scored an amazing 26 touchdowns during the regular season, then pounded Oklahoma for another 135 yards and an extra score at the Sun Bowl in El Paso.
Toby is the first running back to claim the award in it's 12-year history. The 2009 Archie Griffin Award will be presented by Archie himself to Toby Gerhart during the 55th Touchdown Club of Columbus Sports Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 6, 2010.
JAN
9, 2010
PENN STATE'S MEGAN HODGE NAMED 2009 FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Award Presented to Senior Volleyball Star By The Touchdown Club of Columbus
The Touchdown Club of Columbus has named Penn State senior Megan Hodge as their selection for the 2009 Female Athlete of the Year. The decision was made easy by Megan's AVCA National Player of the Year and Big Ten Player of the Year honors. The 6'3" senior from Durham, North Carolina led the Nittany Lions to their third consecutive NCAA Championship, and a record-setting 102 straight wins. Megan was once again named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player and is a 4-time All America selection.
Megan will be presented the award during the 55th Touchdown Club of Columbus Sports Banquet on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at The Lifestyle Communities Pavilion in Downtown Columbus.
JAN
9, 2009
TEEN MOTOCROSS RACER ASHLEY FIOLEK NAMED 2009 PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Award Presented By The Touchdown Club of Columbus
Ashley Fiolek began riding motorcycles when she was only seven years old. It took her only 10 years to become the best in her sport, and in 2009--at the age of 18--she again won the WMA Pro National Championship. But it didn't come easy for Ashley, who clinched the title only after suffering a collarbone fracture in the final race. She finished the race and still made it to the podium with her team. Earlier last Summer, Ashley also scored her first gold medal at the 15th X-Games and inked a lucrative multi-year deal with Honda Red Bull Racing.
Adding to her amazing success, Ashley is, as she describes herself, "profoundly deaf" since birth. The Touchdown Club of Columbus has named Ashley Fiolek the 2009 Professional Female Athlete of the Year, and will honor her achievements during their 55th Annual Sports Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 6, 2010 in Downtown Columbus, Ohio.
JAN
9, 2010
JAKE
COFFMAN NAMED 2009 MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Northern
Illinois Defensive Lineman Honored By The Touchdown Club
of Columbus
Northern
Illinois defensive end Jake Coffman took a road less
traveled to arrive on the college football field. Before
he walked on two years ago as a 23-year old freshman,
the 6'5", 250 pound lineman from German Valley,
Illinois served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was
deployed twice to Iraq, where he reached the rank of
Corporal. The 2009 season showcased Jake's football
skills and he led the Huskies in sacks with 8 1/2, and
tackles for loss.
For
his exceptional season on the field, and his devoted
service to his country, Jake Coffman has been named the
Touchdown Club of Columbus 2009 Male Athlete of the
Year. The award is presented annually to the outstanding
amateur athlete who exemplifies dedication and
leadership both on and off the field of play. Last
year's winner--Florida State safety Myron Rolle--took a
break from football and is currently a Rhodes Scholar.
The
2009 Male Athlete of the Year Award will be presented to
Jake Coffman during the 55th Touchdown Club of Columbus
Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the
Lifestyle Communities Pavilion in Downtown Columbus.
DEC
11, 2009
TDC ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2009 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Two of the nation's most exciting and highly recruited high school football players have been named finalists for the prestigious Sam B. Nicola Award presented annually by the Touchdown Club of Columbus. The award, named for the Club's founder, the late Sam B. Nicola, is presented to the National High School Football Player of the Year. Past winners include Emmitt Smith, Chris Spielman, Joe Mauer, and last year's co-winners, Jelani Jenkins (Florida) and Garrett Gilbert (Texas).
The National High School Offensive Player of the Year is running back Lache Seastrunk from Temple High School in Temple, Texas. In 2009, the 5'11", 195 pound speedster broke all school rushing and scoring records, and was selected to play in the Army All-American Bowl.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Touchdown Club has selected defensive back Lamarcus Joyner as the National High School Defensive Player of the Year. The 5'9", 175 all-purpose athlete hails from top-ranked St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Joyner has recently committed to Florida State
The winner of the Sam B. Nicola Award will be announced during the 55th Touchdown Club of Columbus Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at The Lifestyle Communities Pavilion in Downtown Columbus, Ohio.
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Lache
Seastrunk, Temple H.S.Temple, Texas
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Lamarcus
Joyner, St. Thomas Aquinas H.S. Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida
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DEC 8,
2009
TOUCHDOWN
CLUB OF COLUMBUS ANNOUNCES 2009 FOOTBALL AWARDS
The
Touchdown Club of Columbus has announced their annual
college football awards for the 2009 season, which
presents a distinct flavor of the Big 12 Conference and
the SEC. The offense is led by Texas Longhorns
quarterback Colt McCoy, who has also been named the
winner of the 2009 Chic Harley Award symbolizing the
TDC's selection as the college football Player of the
Year. McCoy is joined by his teammate Jordan Shipley,
selected by the Club as the nation's top receiver.
Stanford running back Toby Gerhart, Florida Gators tight
end Aaron Hernandez, and Oklahoma State offensive
lineman Russell Okung complete the awards on offense.
On the defensive side of the ball, Tennessee safety Eric
Berry repeats as college football's best defensive back.
Rolando McClain of Alabama is the top linebacker and
Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh is the nation's best defensive
lineman.
TCU head coach Gary Patterson is the TDC's selection for
Coach of the Year, and Pittsburgh tailback Dion Lewis
claims Freshman of the Year honors.
Each
recipient will be honored during the 55th Touchdown Club
of Columbus Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 6, 2010
at The Lifestyle Communities Pavilion in Downtown
Columbus, Ohio. For ticket information, or other
inquiries, click here,
or the link to the left.
Photos
below are in same order as mentioned above.
DEC
7, 2009
PANTHER BACK DION LEWIS NAMED FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR
While the comparisons to legendary Pittsburgh running
backs are inevitable, freshman running back Dion Lewis
used the 2009 season to establish his own identity.
Lewis not only shattered Big East freshman rushing
records, but is poised to break the school record
established by the great Tony Dorsett before the season
concludes. Lewis carried the ball nearly 300 times in
2009 for more than 1600 yards. He scored 17 touchdowns,
caught 24 passes, and played the entire season without a
fumble.
DEC
6, 2009
HOUSTON COUGARS QB CASE KEENUM WINS SAMMY BAUGH AWARD
University
of Houston junior quarterback Case Keenum--who led the
Cougars to the Conference USA championship game while
passing for more than 5400 yards and connecting on 43
touchdown passes--is the winner of the prestigious Sammy
Baugh Award presented to college football's top passer
by The Touchdown Club of Columbus. The award was first
presented in 1959 and has been held by legendary passers
including Steve Young, John Elway, Bob Griese, and
fellow Cougar QB David Klingler. Keenum completed more
than 70% of his passes, and threw for 500+ yards in four
games during the 2009 season. Keenum was honored by the
Touchdown Club of Columbus last year as a "Player
To Watch", and he delivered as promised in
2009.
DEC
5, 2009
HORNED FROGS COACH PATTERSON WINS THE WOODY HAYES AWARD
Perfect Season Leads To Coach of the Year Honors
TCU head coach Gary Patterson has been named the winner of the 2009 Woody Hayes Award presented by The Touchdown Club of Columbus. Named for immortal Ohio State coaching legend Woody Hayes, the trophy is presented annually to the college football Coach of the Year. In 2009, Coach Patterson led the Horned Frogs to a perfect 12-0 regular season, a Mountain West Championship, and a probable BCS bid. Of course, the only other undefeated team in TCU history claimed the National Championship in 1938. The Frogs will be making their 11th bowl appearance since Coach Patterson has been on the sidelines.
DEC
2, 2009
BUCKEYE
LEGEND ARCHIE GRIFFIN TO RECEIVE TDC LIFETIME
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Ohio State football legend Archie
Griffin will be in attendance at the 55th Touchdown Club
of Columbus Sports Awards Banquet on Saturday, February
6, 2010 to receive the Club's prestigious Lifetime
Achievement Award. Archie remains the only two-time
winner of the Heisman Trophy, and is still the Buckeyes
all-time rushing leader. The College Football Hall of
Famer has dedicated his post-football career to The Ohio
State University, and is currently the President and CEO
of the Ohio State University Alumni Association. Archie
joins fellow Buckeye legends Hopalong Cassady, John
Havlicek, and Butch Reynolds as previous Lifetime
honorees. And there is also a good possibility that many
of his former teammates will be on hand as well.
DEC
1, 2009
TOUCHDOWN
CLUB TO HONOR KEN SCHNACKE AND THE COLUMBUS CLIPPERS
When baseball returned to Columbus in
1977, the Clippers' home was the newly renovated
Franklin County Stadium, which became affectionately
known as "The Coop" (Cooper Stadium). Fast
forward to 2009 and the opening of Huntington Park in
The Arena District to see just how far the organization
has come. Huntington Park was recently named
"Ballpark of the Year," and the inaugural
season within the confines of the beautiful downtown
facility produced record attendance numbers which led
the minor leagues. There has been one consistent
explanation for the Clippers' success since
1977...President and General Manager Ken Schnacke. Ken
has been in the front office since the beginning, and
has witnessed countless superstars passing through
Columbus on their way to the Major Leagues. He has been
at the wheel of the Clippers' ship that has maintained
its course through several storms to establish itself as
the class of minor league baseball. So it's time to
acknowledge his hard work and dedication when the
Touchdown Club of Columbus presents an Award of
Distinction to Ken Scnacke and the Columbus Clippers on
Saturday, February 6, 2010.
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