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Evans & McGee Named Recipients of 2012 Charles Ringler Founder’s Award

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January 25, 2013

PAT EVANS AND BOBBY MCGEE NAMED RECIPIENTS OF
2012 CHARLES RINGLER FOUNDER’s AWARD

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Davey O’Brien Foundation today announced Pat Evans and Bobby McGee, two of the Foundation’s past presidents, as co-recipients of the 2012 Charles Ringler Founder’s Award.

The award, established in 2004, honors an individual or corporation devoted to the Foundation that has exhibited the same passion, pride and perseverance as Charles Ringler himself. Ringler, a longtime friend of Davey O’Brien, established the Foundation and O’Brien Memorial Trophy with other members of The Fort Worth Club in 1977. Because of Ringler’s leadership and steadfast commitment, the regional O’Brien Memorial Trophy Award developed into the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award and over the past 35 years has gained national recognition and prestige.

“We are honored to recognize both Pat and Bobby for their continued dedication to the Foundation and our mission,” said Scott Murray, chair of the Founder’s Award Committee. “Their ongoing support and leadership have been vital to the advancement of the Foundation.”

Pat Evans has been a strong advocate of the Foundation and a member of the Board of Trustees for almost 20 years. Evans served as president of the Foundation from 2000-2005. Throughout that time, he instituted a number of changes, which helped the Foundation expand into what it has become today. One of the chief additions launched during Evans’ presidency was the Legends Award. Established in 2001 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Davey O’Brien Foundation, the Legends Award recognizes a college or professional quarterback who has made a significant contribution to the game of football, distinguished himself as an extraordinary leader and demonstrated exemplary conduct on and off the football field.

“During my presidency, I really wanted to focus on the legacy of the Foundation,” said Evans. “In addition to the creation of the Legends Award, I am very proud of both the lay and staff leadership that I helped install during my term. Charlie was a legendary and outstanding leader and I am thrilled to be receiving this honor.”

In addition to serving on the Foundation’s Executive Committee and Nominating Committee, Evans sits on numerous area civic boards including Harris Methodist Health System, Harris Methodist Southwest Hospital and First Methodist Church Foundation. He is an active member and past president of the Rotary Club of Fort Worth and a member of the advisory board of Texas Wesleyan University’s School of Business. Evans, the current president of Schieffer Group Management Company, was recently named chairman of the board of CAMICO, the nation’s largest CPA-directed provider of specialty liability insurance for Certified Public Accountants.

Evans’ successor, Bobby McGee, has also been a faithful supporter of the Davey O’Brien Foundation for many years. McGee, who joined the Board in 1991, has devoted his time, money and expertise to the Foundation’s endeavors. After accepting the presidency in 2005, McGee used his marketing experience and business acumen to transform the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award. During McGee’s tenure, he helped increase brand awareness and fan participation by overseeing the creation of the Fan Vote and On-the-Road Campaign as well as the establishment of the Foundation’s online and social media presence.

“I am very humbled to be recognized as one of this year’s Charles Ringler Founder’s Award recipients,” said McGee. “The legacy that Charles established and that this award represents is something I am truly honored to be associated with.”

McGee, who stepped down from the presidency in 2010, is still an active member of the Foundation and sits on the Executive Committee and Nominating Committee. He is the founding Managing Partner of U.S. Growth Funds (USGF) and has served as CEO and Chairman of the investment committee since its inception. He is also currently the chairman of Jardine Foods, Inc. The University of Texas graduate is very involved in the Fort Worth community and has sat on the Board of Visitors at the McDonald Observatory, the Tarrant Country College Board of Trustees, and Jefferson Capital (SBIC) Advisory Board.

The Charles Ringer Founder’s Award will be presented at the 36th Annual Davey O’Brien Awards Dinner on Feb. 18, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. Other award recipients honored that evening will include: Johnny Manziel, 2012 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Winner; Eddie LeBaron, 2012 Legends Award Recipient; and Elizabeth Crowling, 2012 High School Scholarship Award Recipient.

Previous recipients of the Charles Ringler Founder’s Award include: Keith Jackson, 2009; Robert Lansford and JPMorgan Chase, 2008; the William E. Scott Foundation, 2007; American Airlines, 2006; The Fort Worth Club, 2006; Lamar Hunt, 2005; Don Looney, 2005; and Dan Poland, 2004.

About the Davey O’Brien Foundation
The Davey O’Brien Foundation was founded in 1977 to honor and remember the strong character and leadership of football great, Davey O’Brien. Widely known for its Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award^®, the Foundation recognizes champions on and off the field through awards programs encouraging academic and career success. The Foundation has given away more than $850,000 in scholarships and university grants to help high school and college athletes transform leadership on the field to leadership in life. For more information, visit www.DaveyOBrien.org.

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Elizabeth Crowling Named 2012 Davey O’Brien HS Scholarship Recipient

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January 23, 2013

2012 DAVEY O’BRIEN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED

FORT WORTH, Texas – Elizabeth Crowling, of Hillcrest High School in Dallas, Texas, was named the 2012 Davey O’Brien High School Scholarship Award recipient by the Davey O’Brien Foundation. The scholarship was awarded during the Foundation’s 6th Annual High School Scholarship Luncheon at The Fort Worth Club on January 22, 2013. Finalists for the scholarship included Kaitlyn Duda, L.D. Bell High School; Anna Hansell, Episcopal School of Dallas; Meghann Kasal, Fort Worth Country Day; and Dallas Schray, Hebron High School.

Since 1986, the Foundation has provided more than $550,000 in scholarships to high school seniors. Recipients are chosen on the basis of scholastic achievements, community service, character, leadership and varsity sports participation. The recipient receives the newly raised $30,000 scholarship to the college or university of his/her choice, while the Foundation also awards a $2,500 scholarship to each of the four finalists. Scholarships are partially underwritten by Higginbotham and the Sid W. Richardson Foundation.

2012 Davey O’Brien High School Scholarship Recipient
As the top-ranked student in her class at Hillcrest High School, Elizabeth Crowling is known for her “inquisitive nature” and “joie de vivre.” A four-year varsity athlete in cross country, softball and swimming, Elizabeth has thrived both athletically and academically. In addition to serving as team captain of the cross country and swim teams, the AP Scholar with Distinction and All-State Academic Swimmer has been named to the “A” honor roll every year. Elizabeth is a member of the National Honor Society and Academic Success Program, and she volunteers at the local animal shelter. She also played in the marching band and was appointed the alto-saxophone section leader by her band director during her junior year. The gifted scholar-athlete has explored her interest in science and medicine by researching pancreatic proteins as part of the Biomedical Research Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center for the last four years. She also interned at Southwestern in June 2011.

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Left to right: Meghann Kasal (finalist), Anna Hansell (finalist), Dallas Schray (finalist), Kaitlyn Duda (finalist) and Elizabeth Crowling (recipient)

Left to right: Elizabeth Crowling (recipient) and David O’Brien Jr. (chairman of the Davey O’Brien High School Scholarship Selection Committee)

About Higginbotham
Higginbotham serves as a “Single Source” for insurance, risk management and financial services by providing access to commercial and personal property/casualty coverage, employee benefits, retirement plans, life insurance and executive compensation through more than 250 regional and national carriers. The Texas-based firm was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Fort Worth with 16 additional statewide offices. It ranks as one of the nation’s 40 largest independent insurance brokerage firms based on revenue (Business Insurance, July 2012). The Higginbotham Community Fund was established in 2010 to support charitable causes throughout Texas by distributing grants to nonprofit organizations. To date, the fund has raised $111,261 through employee contributions and pledges. Visit www.Higginbotham.net for more information.

About Sid W. Richardson Foundation
Since 1947, the Sid W. Richardson Foundation has provided grants to nonprofit organizations serving the people of Texas. Grants are primarily made in education, healthcare, human services and the arts. In recent years, the Foundation has worked across Texas to improve the preparation and support of public school teachers and administrators to assist them in providing a quality education for every student from every background. The Foundation also has continued its efforts to provide healthcare and human service programs for underserved populations in and around Fort Worth. Additionally, Mr. Richardson became an avid collector of paintings by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. Today, these magnificent paintings are on permanent exhibit in the Sid Richardson Museum in Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth. Visit www.SidRichardson.org for more information.

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Five Davey O’Brien High School Scholarship Finalists Selected

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2012 DAVEY O’BRIEN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

January 10, 2013

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Davey O’Brien Foundation is pleased to announce its finalists for the 2012 Davey O’Brien High School Scholarship Award. The scholarship, which is partially underwritten by Higginbotham and the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, is presented each year to an exceptional senior student-athlete in the North Texas area. The recipient of the newly-increased $30,000 scholarship will be announced Jan. 22 during the 6th Annual Davey O’Brien High School Scholarship Luncheon held at The Fort Worth Club. The Foundation will also award a $2,500 scholarship to each of the four remaining finalists.

Elizabeth Crowling, Hillcrest High School
As the top-ranked student in her class at Hillcrest High School, Elizabeth Crowling is known for her “inquisitive nature” and “joie de vivre.” A four-year varsity athlete in cross country, softball and swimming, Elizabeth has thrived both athletically and academically. In addition to serving as team captain of the cross country and swim teams, the AP Scholar with Distinction and All-State Academic Swimmer has been named to the “A” honor roll every year. Elizabeth is a member of the National Honor Society and Academic Success Program, and she volunteers at the local animal shelter. She also played in the marching band and was appointed the alto-saxophone section leader by her band director during her junior year. In June 2011, Elizabeth explored her interest in medicine by interning at the UT Southwestern Medical Center. She continues to take part in their Biomedical Research Program researching pancreatic proteins.

Kaitlyn Duda, L.D. Bell High School
A gifted and motivated student-athlete, Kaitlyn Duda has been a great asset to L.D. Bell High School. The four-year letter winner and Academic All-District soccer player serves as an elected National Honor Society Officer, a Class Council member and L.D. Bell Math Club member. Described by her teachers and coaches as “hard working, dependable and conscientious,” Kaitlyn was awarded the Miss BJH title by her teachers for exemplary academics, school spirit and sound moral values. Outside of the classroom, the National Merit Semifinalist and four-year honor roll student coaches soccer at the Trophy Club Texas, referees for local recreational soccer leagues, lifeguards and babysits. Kaitlyn also finds time to tutor her classmates, volunteer at Cook Children’s Northeast Hospital, and participate in her church youth group. She is a member of the Junior World Affairs Council and has taken educational trips to Spain and the Dominican Republic.

Anna Hansell, Episcopal School of Dallas
Anna Hansell is a “brilliant, gifted and spunky” individual who has cultivated her academic and athletic talents during her time at Episcopal School of Dallas (ESD). The National Merit Semifinalist and AP Scholar with Honor is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, the National Honor Society, ESD Student Council, Ambassadors Club and World Affairs Club. She is a tri-sport varsity athlete in field hockey, soccer and lacrosse, and was named All-SPC in field hockey. She has received numerous awards and accolades, including the President’s Volunteer Service Award, the National Latin Examination Award – Magna Cum Laude, and first place in the ESD Art Competition. Anna is extremely involved in the Dallas community and has volunteered at the Genesis Women’s Shelter, Dallas Arboretum, and Museum of Nature and Science. She also tutors and mentors underprivileged middle school students via the STAIRS tutoring program, for which she was hand selected.

Meghann Kasal, Fort Worth Country Day
Praised for her “determination, enthusiasm and poise,” Meghann Kasal has excelled both on and off the field at Fort Worth Country Day. A four-year varsity soccer and softball player, she has helped lead both of her teams to SPC Division 1 Championships. The National Merit Commended Scholar is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, the Cum Laude Society and the National Art Honor Society. She also plays an integral part of Country Day’s performing arts program, appearing in West Side Story, Urinetown, Damn Yankees and Legally Blonde. A pillar of the Country Day’s community, Meghann was honored with the faculty-selected Jimmy D. Brown Award in 2012 for her commitment to serving others. Moreover, she has taken part in her community by planning charity dodge ball tournaments and helping displaced families and children with All Church Home. She also helped the community of Latacunga, Ecuador by building day care centers.

Dallas Schray, Hebron High School
Ranked first in his class of 719 at Hebron High School, Dallas Schray is widely regarded for his drive and diligence. The National Merit Semifinalist and AP Scholar with Honor is a member of the National Honor Society and LEAP program for Gifted and Talented Students. Voted Mr. Hebron High School by his peers, Dallas actively participates in Student Council and founded the Model United Nations Club at his school to shed light on solving international issues through mock solutions and treaties. On the gridiron, Dallas is a two-time letterman and team captain of the football team. A four-year member of the powerlifting team, he has been named a Hebron Scholar Athlete of the Year three times. Outside of Hebron, Dallas volunteers his time as a member of Christian Community Action and helped build and remodel homes for ailing families in Southern Dallas with the Bridge Builders Organization.

“We are honored to have five exceptional finalists for the Davey O’Brien High School Award,” said David O’Brien, Jr., chairman of the Davey O’Brien High School Scholarship Selection Committee. “All these young people are outstanding student-athletes and represent the best of their generation.”

The Davey O’Brien High School Scholarship Selection Committee will interview each finalist before the recipient is announced on Jan. 22. The Selection Committee is comprised of David O’Brien, Jr. (chair), Karen Anisman, Todd Blouin, Roger Latham, Walter Littlejohn, Pollard Rogers and Joel Sharp.

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Eddie LeBaron Named 2012 Davey O’Brien Legends Award Recipient

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EDDIE LEBARON TO RECEIVE DAVEY O’BRIEN
LEGENDS AWARD PRESENTED BY LOW T CENTER

December 12, 2012

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Davey O’Brien Foundation today announced Eddie LeBaron as the recipient of the 2012 Davey O’Brien Legends Award presented by Low T Center, in honor of his outstanding contributions to the game of football both on and off the field. LeBaron will be presented with the award at the 36th Annual Davey O’Brien Awards Dinner on Feb. 18, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

“I am profoundly honored to receive the Legends Award,” said LeBaron. “It is truly flattering to join such an impressive group of men.”

Established in 2001 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Davey O’Brien Foundation, the Legends Award recognizes a college or professional quarterback who has made a significant contribution to the game of football, distinguished himself as an extraordinary leader and demonstrated exemplary conduct on and off the football field. Past recipients include Jim Kelly (2011), Bob Griese (2010), Dan Fouts (2009), Joe Theismann (2008), Steve Spurrier (2007), Paul Hornung (2006), Len Dawson (2005), Archie Manning (2004), Terry Bradshaw (2003), Bart Starr (2002) and Roger Staubach (2001).

“We’re thrilled to present Eddie LeBaron with our Legends Award,” said Scott Murray, Chair of the Legends Committee for the Davey O’Brien Foundation. “His outstanding contributions, both on and off the field, make him the ideal recipient of this year’s award, and we are greatly looking forward to celebrating his achievements at the Awards Dinner.”

LeBaron, a California native, began playing football at a very young age. By the time he was 13, LeBaron had developed into a multisport athlete: playing football, basketball and running hurdles for the track team. After graduating high school, LeBaron enrolled at the College of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif. at the age of 16.

Affectionately nicknamed “Lil’ General” for his 5’7”, 165 pound-frame, LeBaron appeared very unassuming; however, the college football sensation lettered all four years at Pacific playing on both sides of the ball starting at quarterback and safety as well as punter. In 1949, LeBaron led his team to an undefeated season and earned All-American honors. As a tiger, LeBaron completed 197 passes for 3,838 yards and 45 touchdowns. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1980 and the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.

The Washington Redskins selected LeBaron in the 10th round of the 1950 NFL Draft. However, the Lil’ General had to defer his NFL career; the Korean War had begun and LeBaron accepted a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He spent nine months in Korea where he was twice wounded. LeBaron received a Purple Heart and was awarded the Bronze Star for his heroism. He transferred to the inactive reserve in 1952 to begin his NFL career with the Washington Redskins.

After flourishing in his first season, throwing for 1,420 yards and 14 touchdowns, he was named NFL Rookie of the Year. LeBaron played seven seasons with the Washington Redskins (1952-53, 55-59) before becoming the Dallas Cowboys’ first quarterback. Although the Cowboys went winless in their inaugural season in 1960, LeBaron led the Cowboys to their first ever victory in their season opener in 1961 over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The four-time Pro Bowler hung up his cleats in 1963 after passing for 13,399 yards and 104 touchdowns.

Following his retirement from football, LeBaron went on to practice law with a degree he had earned during the offseason. He later served as the Atlanta Falcons’ general manager (1977-1982) and executive vice president/chief operating officer (1982-1985). After a brief stint with the NFL’s league office, LeBaron returned to California and joined the law firm of Pillsbury, Madison, and Sutro where he served as managing partner of the firm’s Sacramento office until retiring in 1997.

LeBaron and his wife, Doralee, currently live in Sacramento, Calif. They have three sons, Edward Wayne III, Richard and William as well as five grandchildren.

About the Davey O’Brien Legends Award
Founded in 1977, the Davey O’Brien Foundation recognizes champions on and off the field through awards programs encouraging academic and career success. The Davey O’Brien Legends Award was established in 2001 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Foundation and to pay tribute to Davey O’Brien. The Legends Award recognizes a college or professional quarterback who has made a significant contribution to the game of football, distinguished himself as an extraordinary leader and demonstrated exemplary conduct on and off the football field.

About Low T Center
Founded in 2010, Low T Center has quickly evolved into a pioneering and innovative medical practice. Low T Center exclusively diagnoses and treats men with low testosterone levels, currently with 17 locations across the country and growing with the awareness and demand for testosterone therapy. Low T Center differentiates itself by focusing on the needs of their patients. Their main goal is for every man age 40 to 60 to know their testosterone level. For more information about low testosterone and treatment, visit www.LowTCenter.com.

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Johnny Manziel Named 2012 Davey O’Brien Award Winner

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2012 DAVEY O’BRIEN NATIONAL QUARTERBACK AWARD^®
WINNER ANNOUNCED

December 6, 2012

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Davey O’Brien Foundation today announced Texas A&M’s Johnny Manziel as the 2012 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award^® Winner. Todd Blackledge, the 1982 Davey O’Brien Winner, presented the award to Manziel during The Home Depot College Football Awards at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. He will be honored at the 36th Annual Davey O’Brien Awards Dinner on Feb. 18, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Manziel was named a finalist for the Davey O’Brien along with Kansas State’s Collin Klein and Ohio State’s Braxton Miller. The Davey O’Brien National Selection Committee selected the winner with the Fan Vote accounting for five percent of the total vote. The committee was asked to consider the following criteria: quarterback skills, athletic ability, academics, reputation as a team player, character, leadership and sportsmanship.

During Texas A&M’s first season in the SEC, the redshirt freshman guided the Aggies (10-2, 6-2 SEC) to their best final BCS ranking since 1998, while notching a berth to the AT&T Cotton Bowl against former Big 12 opponent Oklahoma. Manziel also helped lead the Aggies to a signature win on the road against the then top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. After the impressive performance, during which Manziel accumulated 345 total yards and two touchdowns, Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin stated “No moment is too big for him.”

The explosive signal caller from Kerrville, Texas has had a record-setting season. Manziel has passed for 3,419 yards and rushed for 1,181 yards, becoming just the fifth NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision player and first freshman to throw for 3,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in the same season. He ranks second in the nation in points responsible for (21.50 points per game) and total offense with 383.33 yards per game. Manziel also leads the SEC with 1,181 rushing yards and 43 total touchdowns while setting the conference record for total yards in a season with 4,600.

Manziel, is Texas A&M’s first Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award winner. The last player from the SEC to win the award was Cam Newton in 2010.

About the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award^®The Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Awardis presented annually to the nation’s best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award. The Davey O’Brien Award honors candidates who exemplify Davey O’Brien’s enduring character while exhibiting teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership in both academics and athletics. The award is overseen by the Davey O’Brien Foundation, which is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, and has given away more than $850,000 in scholarships and university grants to help high school and college athletes transform leadership on the field into leadership in life. For more information, visit www.DaveyOBrien.org.

The Davey O’Brien Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA). The NCFAA was founded in 1997 as a coalition of the major collegiate football awards to protect, preserve and enhance the integrity, influence and prestige of the game’s predominant awards. The NCFAA encourages professionalism and the highest standards for the administration of its member awards and the selection of their candidates and recipients. For more information, visit the association’s official website, www.ncfaa.org.

American Airlines is the official travel partner of the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award.

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2012 Davey O’Brien Finalists

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2012 DAVEY O’BRIEN NATIONAL QUARTERBACK AWARD^®
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

November 19, 2012

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Davey O’Brien Foundation today announced the three finalists for the 2012 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award^®, presented annually to the nation’s best college quarterback.

Collin Klein (Sr., Kansas State), Johnny Manziel (Fr., Texas A&M) and Braxton Miller (So., Ohio State) were selected by the Davey O’Brien National Selection Committee, with the Fan Vote accounting for five percent of the total vote. The committee was asked to consider the following criteria: quarterback skills, athletic ability, academics, reputation as a team player, character, leadership and sportsmanship.

The three Davey O’Brien finalists will be highlighted on ESPNU during The Home Depot College Football Awards Nomination Special airing Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. (CT). The 30-minute show, hosted by Matt Schick, will include player interviews and analysis from Kevin Carter surrounding finalists for the Davey O’Brien and other members of the National College Football Awards Association.

Collin Klein, Kansas State
The senior from Loveland, Colo. has quarterbacked the Kansas State Wildcats to the top of the Big 12 Conference and into the national spotlight. Through 11 games, Klein has passed for 2,306 yards and 14 touchdowns while rushing for 787 yards and 20 touchdowns, becoming the first quarterback at a Bowl Championship Series school to record at least 20 rushing touchdowns and 10 passing touchdowns in back-to-back seasons.

Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M
Manziel has had a record-setting season. The redshirt freshman became the fifth player and first freshman in Football Bowl Subdivision history to pass for at least 3,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in a season, and his 4,161 yards of total offense are a school record. The dual-threat quarterback leads the SEC in rushing (101.27 yards per game), total offense (378.27 yards per game) and scoring (9.27 points per game).

Braxton Miller, Ohio State
In his second season as the Ohio State Buckeyes’ starting quarterback, Miller has led his team to a perfect 11-0 record. He has proved to be a defense’s worst nightmare amassing 1,214 yards, which ranks him second in the Big Ten, and 13 touchdowns on the ground while throwing for 1,850 yards and 14 scores.

Fans may now help determine which quarterback will win the coveted Davey O’Brien Award by voting as often as once daily at www.VoteOBrien.org. Fan voting will close at noon (CT) on Dec. 2.

The 2012 Davey O’Brien Winner will be revealed on ESPN during The Home Depot College Football Awards airing live from the Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk at the Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. (CT). The 36th Annual Davey O’Brien Awards Dinner will be held on Feb. 18, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

American Airlines is the official travel partner of the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award.

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Davey O’Brien Marquee Match-Up – Week 12

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DAVEY O’BRIEN NATIONAL QUARTERBACK AWARD^®Marquee Match-up
Davey O’Brien Semifinalists go head-to-head in Week 12

November 14, 2012

FORT WORTH, Texas – The 2012 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award^® Marquee Match-up for week 12 highlights Davey O’Brien Semifinalists Collin Klein and Nick Florence as Kansas State looks to keep their perfect season alive on the road against Baylor.

Fans can show their support for Klein and Florence, as well as any of the other 14 semifinalists, by visiting www.VoteOBrien.org and voting as often as once daily. The Fan Vote will count as five percent of the total vote in determining the finalists.

Marquee Match-up: No. 2* Kansas State at Baylor
Saturday, November 17 at 7 p.m. (CT) on ESPN

Senior signal caller Collin Klein has led the Wildcats to a stellar season so far including a perfect 10-0 record and their first No. 1 BCS ranking in school history. Moreover, Klein himself has put together a great season. The Colorado native leads the Big 12 in passing efficiency (167.44 rating), passing yards per attempt (9.7 yards) and rushing touchdowns with 19. However, with two games left and a possible BCS National Championship berth on the horizon, Kansas State will need to play perfect to remain on top.

After a close game on the road against Oklahoma last week, Nick Florence and the Baylor Bears look to upset conference foe Kansas State at home. Despite a losing record on the season, the Bears’ offense is clicking on all cylinders. Florence leads the nation in total offense with 394.78 yards per game and the Bears rank second overall with 564 yards of total offense per game. They are also averaging 42.67 points per game compared to the Wildcats’ 42.20 points per game.

Another Notable Game

No. 13* Oklahoma (Landry Jones) at West Virginia (Geno Smith)
Saturday, November 17 at 6 p.m. (CT) FOX

*All rankings reflect The Associated Press Top 25 poll

About the Davey O’Brien Fan Vote
Fans are invited to cast their vote for the nation’s best college quarterback as often as once daily at www.VoteOBrien.org. The Fan Vote counts as five percent during each round of the voting process, and is combined with the results from the Davey O’Brien National Selection Committee, which is comprised of journalists, broadcasters, commentators and former winners. The 2012 Davey O’Brien Winner will be announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards airing Dec. 6 on ESPN and will be honored at the 36th Annual Davey O’Brien Awards Dinner on Feb. 18, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Low T Center Named Presenting Sponsor of Davey O’Brien Legends Award

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LOW T CENTER NAMED PRESENTING SPONSOR OF
DAVEY O’BRIEN LEGENDS AWARD

November 12, 2012

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Davey O’Brien Foundation today announced a multi-year agreement with Low T Center to become the presenting sponsor of the Davey O’Brien Legends Award.

“We are very excited to partner with Low T Center. Their commitment to bettering the lives of others matches well with the Foundation,” said Paul Greenwell, president of the Davey O’Brien Foundation.

The recipient of the 2012 Davey O’Brien Legends Award presented by Low T Center will be announced in December and honored at the 36th Annual Davey O’Brien Awards Dinner on Feb. 18, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Davey O’Brien Marquee Match-Up – Week 11

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DAVEY O’BRIEN NATIONAL QUARTERBACK AWARD^®MARQUEE MATCH-UP
Davey O’Brien Semifinalists go head-to-head in SEC clash

November 7, 2012

FORT WORTH, Texas – The 2012 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award^® Marquee Match-up for week 11, highlights Davey O’Brien Semifinalists Johnny Manziel and AJ McCarron as Texas A&M heads on the road for the third straight week to face the Alabama Crimson Tide in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Fans can show their support for Manziel and McCarron, as well as any of the other 14 semifinalists, by visiting www.VoteOBrien.org and voting as often as once daily. The Fan Vote will count as five percent of the total vote in determining the finalists.

Marquee Match-up: No. 15* Texas A&M at No. 1* Alabama
Saturday, November 10 at 2:30 p.m. (CT) on CBS

The Aggies, led by freshman signal caller Johnny Manziel, have been dominant on the road going a perfect 5-0 so far this season. The Aggies rank fourth in scoring offense (44.67 points per game) and fifth in total offense (559.56 yards per game) in their inaugural season in the SEC. Moreover, Manziel leads the SEC in rushing with 102.44 yards per game and ranks third in passing with 280.78 yards per game.

However, Alabama’s defense is stout. The Crimson Tide rank first nationally in scoring defense (9.11 points per game) and second in rush defense allowing opponents only 66.33 yards per game. On top of which, AJ McCarron, who ranks first in the NCAA in pass efficiency (173.54 rating), has yet to throw an interception while tallying 19 touchdown passes.

Another Notable Game

Baylor (Nick Florence) at No. 14* Oklahoma (Landry Jones)
Saturday, November 10 at 2:30 p.m. (CT) on FSN

*All rankings reflect The Associated Press Top 25 poll

American Airlines is the official travel partner of the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award.
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Davey O’Brien Marquee Match-Up – Week 10

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DAVEY O’BRIEN NATIONAL QUARTERBACK AWARD^®
MARQUEE MATCH-UP
Davey O’Brien Semifinalists go head-to-head in Week 10

October 31, 2012

FORT WORTH, Texas – The 2012 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award^® Marquee Match-up for week 10, highlights Davey O’Brien Semifinalists Marcus Mariota and Matt Barkley as the Oregon Ducks migrate south to face the USC Trojans in Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Fans can show their support for Mariota and Barkley, as well as any of the other 14 semifinalists, by visiting www.VoteOBrien.org and voting as often as once daily. The Fan Vote will count as five percent of the total vote in determining the finalists.

Marquee Match-up: No. 2* Oregon at No. 18* USC
Saturday, November 3 at 6 p.m. (CT) on FOX

After a heartbreaking loss at home to the Trojans last season, the Ducks, who have since won 11 straight games, will try to pick up their 13th consecutive road victory and move to 9-0 on the season. Redshirt freshman Marcus Mariota will try to keep his team in the national title hunt and atop the NCAA in scoring. The Ducks, who rank first in the nation with 53.38 points per game, have tallied most of those points in the first half as they hold a 290-56 edge over their opponents this season in the first half.

Meanwhile, Matt Barkley, who ranks second in the Pac-12 in passing yards per game (283.25) and passing efficiency (163.30 rating), will try to set the all-time completions record for the conference with two more complete passes. The senior signal caller from Newport Beach, Calif., is also hoping to get USC (6-2, 4-2 Pac-12) back on track with a signature win this weekend over Oregon.

Another Notable Game

No. 16* Texas A&M (Johnny Manziel) at No. 17* Mississippi State (Tyler Russell)
Saturday, November 3 at 11 a.m. (CT) on ESPN

*All rankings reflect The Associated Press Top 25 poll

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