Nominations are now being accepted for the prestigious 2013 Disney Sports Spirit Award. Since 1996, the Disney Sports Spirit Award has been presented annually to college football’s most inspirational student-athlete, team or figure. The award will be presented for the 18th consecutive year Thursday, Dec...
Football program lauded for its inspirational “Kinnick Wave’’ to patients at nearby children’s hospital LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2017) – The 2017 Disney Sports Spirit Award will be presented to the University of Iowa this year. Disney Sports announced the selection on Nov. 20 and will present the award to th...
Junior running back overcomes cancer to make “miracle’’ return to football and regain ACC rushing stardom LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2016) – University of Pittsburgh running back James Conner shook off the most formidable would-be tackler he’s ever encountered – cancer – and ran back into the college fo...
Senior defensive lineman and veteran Marine credits football with helping him cope with life after combat Concordia University-St. Paul defensive lineman Hank Goff, who is using football to help him overcome post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from an Afghanistan combat tour in the U.S. Marines, is this year’s D...
