Drake Named Military Bowl 3M STEM Scholar-Athlete
Dec 16, 2021 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis football wide receiver Koby Drake, a redshirt freshman majoring in mechanical engineering, has been named a Military Bowl 3M STEM Scholar-Athlete.
Drake, a White Hall, Ark, native, has been named to the Tiger 3.0 Club and Dean's List, as well as the American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. His dream job is to work for an aerospace company designing aircraft.
"Koby is an amazing student and has balanced the rigorous coursework of mechanical engineering while being a student-athlete very well," said Lauren Hillman, Memphis Director of Player Relations. "He is a very driven young man and one of the hardest workers I know."
The Military Bowl 3M STEM Scholar-Athlete Program honors one football player at each university that is a member of the ACC and the American Athletic Conference – the two conferences that are represented in the Military Bowl college football game. These players are studying STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) subjects and/or aspire to STEM careers.
"What an incredible collection of student-athletes, who demonstrate their leadership on the field and in the classroom while tackling challenging subjects that prepare them for the future," Military Bowl President & Executive Director Steve Beck said. "We are thrilled to honor these student-athletes for their dedication and success."
"3M is excited to recognize these outstanding students pursuing degrees in STEM-related fields," said Skip Driessen, Director of 3M Government Markets. "We know how hard these scholar-athletes have worked on the field and in the classroom and look forward to their continued success."
The Military Bowl Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates premier events in the National Capital Region to benefit our nation's service members. Originally formed to create the region's first-ever college football postseason bowl game, the Foundation now not only runs the Military Bowl presented by Peraton but additionally operates the DC Touchdown Club and Patriot Point, a retreat for recovering service members, their families and caregivers on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The Foundation hosts engaging events throughout the year to raise money and awareness for military service members, directly impacting those who give so much of themselves for the country.
Memphis will face Hawai'i on Dec. 24 in the EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl live on ESPN at 7:00 p.m. CT. To cheer on the Tigers in Hawaii, purchase tickets by visiting GoTigersGo.com. Fans wanting to support the Tigers but cannot travel to the game are able to donate in lieu of purchasing tickets at the link mentioned. Please note that all bowl ticketing revenue is used to support Memphis Athletics.
All attendees (exception, children under the age of 5), must provide proof of full vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours (two-days) prior to entry. The negative COVID-19 test result must be from an FDA approved, or FDA EUA approved, molecular or antigen test (home kits not allowed). All attendees must download the LumiSight UH app where they will upload their vaccination card and complete the daily health check-in. Anyone entering the state of Hawai'i must adhere to the state's Safe Travels program. Click here for more information about Safe Travels Hawai'i.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Drake, a White Hall, Ark, native, has been named to the Tiger 3.0 Club and Dean's List, as well as the American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. His dream job is to work for an aerospace company designing aircraft.
"Koby is an amazing student and has balanced the rigorous coursework of mechanical engineering while being a student-athlete very well," said Lauren Hillman, Memphis Director of Player Relations. "He is a very driven young man and one of the hardest workers I know."
The Military Bowl 3M STEM Scholar-Athlete Program honors one football player at each university that is a member of the ACC and the American Athletic Conference – the two conferences that are represented in the Military Bowl college football game. These players are studying STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) subjects and/or aspire to STEM careers.
"What an incredible collection of student-athletes, who demonstrate their leadership on the field and in the classroom while tackling challenging subjects that prepare them for the future," Military Bowl President & Executive Director Steve Beck said. "We are thrilled to honor these student-athletes for their dedication and success."
"3M is excited to recognize these outstanding students pursuing degrees in STEM-related fields," said Skip Driessen, Director of 3M Government Markets. "We know how hard these scholar-athletes have worked on the field and in the classroom and look forward to their continued success."
The Military Bowl Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates premier events in the National Capital Region to benefit our nation's service members. Originally formed to create the region's first-ever college football postseason bowl game, the Foundation now not only runs the Military Bowl presented by Peraton but additionally operates the DC Touchdown Club and Patriot Point, a retreat for recovering service members, their families and caregivers on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The Foundation hosts engaging events throughout the year to raise money and awareness for military service members, directly impacting those who give so much of themselves for the country.
Memphis will face Hawai'i on Dec. 24 in the EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl live on ESPN at 7:00 p.m. CT. To cheer on the Tigers in Hawaii, purchase tickets by visiting GoTigersGo.com. Fans wanting to support the Tigers but cannot travel to the game are able to donate in lieu of purchasing tickets at the link mentioned. Please note that all bowl ticketing revenue is used to support Memphis Athletics.
All attendees (exception, children under the age of 5), must provide proof of full vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours (two-days) prior to entry. The negative COVID-19 test result must be from an FDA approved, or FDA EUA approved, molecular or antigen test (home kits not allowed). All attendees must download the LumiSight UH app where they will upload their vaccination card and complete the daily health check-in. Anyone entering the state of Hawai'i must adhere to the state's Safe Travels program. Click here for more information about Safe Travels Hawai'i.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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