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Memphis QB Brady White to appear on ESPN's College Football Awards Show Thursday
Jan 07, 2021 | Football
MEMPHIS – Memphis quarterback Brady White, who was named the winner of the 31st William V. Campbell Trophy Presented by Mazda, will appear virtually on the 30th annual The Home Depot College Football Awards show on ESPN Thursday at 6 p.m. CT.
ESPN's Rece Davis will host the 90-minute special, joined by reporter Holly Rowe.
The Campbell Trophy, commonly known as the Academic Heisman, is presented to the college football player with the best combination of academics, community service and on-field performance.
White won the award over 11 other finalists, who were selected from a record number of 199 semifinalists. As the winner, White receives a $25,000 postgraduate scholarship.
During the 2020 season, White set career school records in wins as a starting quarterback (28), passing yards (10,690) and passing touchdowns (90). He finished No. 5 nationally in passing touchdowns (31) and No. 6 nationally in passing yards (3,380) in his final season at Memphis as he led the Tigers to an 8-3 record. He was named MVP of the Montgomery Bowl in Memphis' first bowl victory since 2014. He announced following the game he will now pursue an NFL career.
White concluded his career 73rd on the career FBS passing yards list, surpassing college football greats Marcus Mariota, Matt Leinart, Danny Wuerffel and Ben Roethlisberger in his final game.
Academically, White is currently a PhD candidate in liberal studies. He earned a bachelor's degree in business from Arizona State and a master's degree in sports commerce at the UofM. White has also been a leader in community service. He has participated in many visits to local children's hospitals, speaking engagements at local elementary schools and much more over his three years at Memphis.
During the pandemic, White participated in Zoom calls with the Memphis Youth Detention Center to speak with recently released juveniles to help them navigate the transition from the center. He also helped form and create a plan for the Memphis football All-In Gratitude program, an initiative focused on 30 days of giving thanks during the month of November.
White is also one of five players selected as a First-Team Senior CLASS Award All-American, was one of nine semifinalists for the Wuerffel Trophy and was a top 15 candidate for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.
Other awards to be presented on The Home Depot College Football Awards show include: Chuck Bednarik Award (College Defensive Player of the Year); Biletnikoff Award (Outstanding Receiver); Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award (Nation's Outstanding Placekicker); Ray Guy Award (College Punter of the Year); Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year); Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award (Nation's Best Quarterback); Outland Trophy (Nation's Most Outstanding Interior Lineman); Paycom Jim Thorpe Award (Nation's Best Defensive Back); Doak Walker Award (Nation's Premier Running Back); The Home Depot Coach of the Year; Disney Spirit Award (Most Inspirational Player or Team); The Allstate Good Works Team; Walter Camp All-America Team; John Mackey Award (Outstanding Tight End); Rimington Trophy (Outstanding Center); and Wuerffel Trophy (Community Service).
ESPN's Rece Davis will host the 90-minute special, joined by reporter Holly Rowe.
The Campbell Trophy, commonly known as the Academic Heisman, is presented to the college football player with the best combination of academics, community service and on-field performance.
White won the award over 11 other finalists, who were selected from a record number of 199 semifinalists. As the winner, White receives a $25,000 postgraduate scholarship.
During the 2020 season, White set career school records in wins as a starting quarterback (28), passing yards (10,690) and passing touchdowns (90). He finished No. 5 nationally in passing touchdowns (31) and No. 6 nationally in passing yards (3,380) in his final season at Memphis as he led the Tigers to an 8-3 record. He was named MVP of the Montgomery Bowl in Memphis' first bowl victory since 2014. He announced following the game he will now pursue an NFL career.
White concluded his career 73rd on the career FBS passing yards list, surpassing college football greats Marcus Mariota, Matt Leinart, Danny Wuerffel and Ben Roethlisberger in his final game.
Academically, White is currently a PhD candidate in liberal studies. He earned a bachelor's degree in business from Arizona State and a master's degree in sports commerce at the UofM. White has also been a leader in community service. He has participated in many visits to local children's hospitals, speaking engagements at local elementary schools and much more over his three years at Memphis.
During the pandemic, White participated in Zoom calls with the Memphis Youth Detention Center to speak with recently released juveniles to help them navigate the transition from the center. He also helped form and create a plan for the Memphis football All-In Gratitude program, an initiative focused on 30 days of giving thanks during the month of November.
White is also one of five players selected as a First-Team Senior CLASS Award All-American, was one of nine semifinalists for the Wuerffel Trophy and was a top 15 candidate for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.
Other awards to be presented on The Home Depot College Football Awards show include: Chuck Bednarik Award (College Defensive Player of the Year); Biletnikoff Award (Outstanding Receiver); Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award (Nation's Outstanding Placekicker); Ray Guy Award (College Punter of the Year); Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year); Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award (Nation's Best Quarterback); Outland Trophy (Nation's Most Outstanding Interior Lineman); Paycom Jim Thorpe Award (Nation's Best Defensive Back); Doak Walker Award (Nation's Premier Running Back); The Home Depot Coach of the Year; Disney Spirit Award (Most Inspirational Player or Team); The Allstate Good Works Team; Walter Camp All-America Team; John Mackey Award (Outstanding Tight End); Rimington Trophy (Outstanding Center); and Wuerffel Trophy (Community Service).
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