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Post by MizzouTiger on Dec 5, 2007 1:10:58 GMT -5
www.kansascity.com/467/story/389562.htmlTexas C Griffin wins Draddy AwardBy Sports Network The Sports Network University of Texas center Dallas Griffin was awarded the Draddy Trophy, known as the academic Heisman, Tuesday night at the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame's annual awards dinner. With a 3.88 cumulative GPA and having already graduated with a double major in Business Honors and Finance, Griffin is currently enrolled in UT's prestigious MBA program at the Red McCombs School of Business. Griffin is a three-time First Team Academic All-Big 12 selection and a nine- time member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll. The Katy, Texas native twice earned Texas' Provost Award for posting a perfect 4.0 grade point average during the academic year. "Dallas Griffin represents everything that is good about college football," said NFF President & CEO Steven J. Hatchell. "We are extremely proud to honor him and the rest of the Draddy Finalists, revering them as the finest examples of football's power to build great leaders." Candidates for the Draddy Trophy must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of eligibility, have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, have outstanding football ability as a first team player and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship. Leonard edged out 16 other National Scholar-Athlete Award Winners, who all took home $18,000 scholarships. Fullback Brian Leonard of Rutgers won the award last year.
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