Post by MizzouTiger on Jan 24, 2008 4:30:43 GMT -5
www.kansascity.com/sports/chiefs/story/456089.html
Chiefs guard finalist for Payton award
By RANDY COVITZ
The Kansas City Star
Chiefs guard Brian Waters is one of four finalists for one of the NFL’s most prestigious honors, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Waters joins Miami defensive end Jason Taylor, Pittsburgh wide receiver Hines Ward and Dallas tight end Jason Witten in the running for the award, which recognizes a player’s off-field community service as well as his playing excellence.
For the first time in the award’s 37-year history, the winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award will be announced live before Super Bowl XLII on Feb. 3.
Waters created the Brian Waters 54 Foundation in 2005 to provide opportunities for underprivileged children and families in his hometown of Waxahachie, Texas, as well as Kansas City. He served as the title sponsor for Waxahachie Pee Wee Football, contributing $100,000 over a four-year period to revitalize the program.
He also volunteers regularly at The Promise House in Dallas, which serves homeless, runaway and at-risk youth along with their families. Promise House children were a part of an NFL United Way Public Service Announcement featuring Brian and encouraging volunteerism.
Waters also acts as co-chairman in representing the Chiefs offensive linemen in their First Downs for Down Syndrome initiative, and is one of the spokesmen for the Chiefs “Think Pink Campaign,” raising money and awareness for breast cancer research.
Previous Chiefs who have won the award are Will Shields, 2003; Derrick Thomas, 1993; Len Dawson, 1973; and Willie Lanier, 1972.
“What a humbling honor,” said Waters, a three time Pro Bowler. “All of my accomplishments on the field would mean nothing if I couldn’t contribute to my community. For me, the gridiron serves a greater purpose.”
Chiefs guard finalist for Payton award
By RANDY COVITZ
The Kansas City Star
Chiefs guard Brian Waters is one of four finalists for one of the NFL’s most prestigious honors, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Waters joins Miami defensive end Jason Taylor, Pittsburgh wide receiver Hines Ward and Dallas tight end Jason Witten in the running for the award, which recognizes a player’s off-field community service as well as his playing excellence.
For the first time in the award’s 37-year history, the winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award will be announced live before Super Bowl XLII on Feb. 3.
Waters created the Brian Waters 54 Foundation in 2005 to provide opportunities for underprivileged children and families in his hometown of Waxahachie, Texas, as well as Kansas City. He served as the title sponsor for Waxahachie Pee Wee Football, contributing $100,000 over a four-year period to revitalize the program.
He also volunteers regularly at The Promise House in Dallas, which serves homeless, runaway and at-risk youth along with their families. Promise House children were a part of an NFL United Way Public Service Announcement featuring Brian and encouraging volunteerism.
Waters also acts as co-chairman in representing the Chiefs offensive linemen in their First Downs for Down Syndrome initiative, and is one of the spokesmen for the Chiefs “Think Pink Campaign,” raising money and awareness for breast cancer research.
Previous Chiefs who have won the award are Will Shields, 2003; Derrick Thomas, 1993; Len Dawson, 1973; and Willie Lanier, 1972.
“What a humbling honor,” said Waters, a three time Pro Bowler. “All of my accomplishments on the field would mean nothing if I couldn’t contribute to my community. For me, the gridiron serves a greater purpose.”