December 1, 2023 – PHILADELPHIA, PA
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Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Finalist Announcement

The Maxwell Football Club today announced 5 finalists for the 6 th annual Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award presented to the outstanding freshman player in college football. The award will be presented at the Maxwell Football Club Awards along with several of the other top awards in college and professional football.

The Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award has been presented to the College Freshman Player of the Year since 2018 and is named in honor of Shaun Alexander, a former standout at the University of Alabama and with the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. Past winners include; Trevor Lawrence (Clemson) – 2018, Kenneth Gainwell (Memphis)-2019, Will Anderson Jr. (Alabama) – 2020, Brock Bowers (Georgia) 2021 and Drake Maye (North Carolina) 2022.

“Congratulations to this year’s Shaun Alexander Award Top 5 Finalists. I’ve enjoyed watching this year’s top 5 impact college football as they have put on some of the best collegiate performances I’ve seen this season. I’m confident these guys will continue to perform at an elite level for years to come. Good luck to the winner!” – Shaun Alexander The Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award finalists are listed below in alphabetical order by
school.

 

Caleb Downs – University of Alabama – Defensive Back – Freshman
Noah Fifita – University of Arizona – Quarterback – Redshirt Freshman
Rueben Bain – University of Miami – Defensive End – Freshman
Kevin Concepcion – NC State – Wide Receiver – Freshman
Dillon Thieneman – Purdue University – Defensive Back – Freshman

 

The winner of the 6 th annual Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year award will be unveiled December 29 th 2023. The formal presentations of this awards will be made at the Maxwell Awards Friday March 8, 2024 from the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Questions concerning the 2023 Shaun Alexander Award watch list can be directed to MFC Executive Director Mark Wolpert mwolpert@maxwellfootballclub.org or MFC Director of College Awards Rich Cirminiello rcirminiello@maxwellfootballclub.org.

ABOUT THE MAXWELL FOOTBALL CLUB – The Maxwell Football Club was founded in 1935 and is the oldest football organization of its kind in America. The Club recognizes excellence in performance at the high school, collegiate and professional levels of the game. The Maxwell Club is also deeply involved and fully vested in the community through programs to promote academic excellence, community volunteerism, and leadership. High school student-athletes around the country have an opportunity to participate in MFC Showcase events, free of charge, through the generosity of our corporate partners, Montage Mountain Resort, the Edward T. Coombs Foundation and the Bradley Law Firm. To learn more about our story visit http://www.maxwellfootballclub.org.

November 29, 2023 – PHILADELPHIA, PA
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Maxwell Awards – Venue Announcement

Maxwell Football Club Executive Director Mark Wolpert announced that the 87 th Maxwell Awards will be held on Friday March 8, 2024 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta Georgia. This will be the first time in the Club’s history that the awards event will be hosted outside of the Tri-State area having been in the city of Philadelphia for 64 years followed by a 22-year run in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The College Football Hall of Fame is no stranger to national functions of this type, having hosted marquee events like the ESPN College Football Awards and SEC Media Days. The facility provides a modern location with amenities and ample hotel space which will make for a fantastic event for guests.

“We have enjoyed a very long run in Philadelphia, Atlantic City and last year at Mohegan Pennsylvania. With Philadelphia being our home, and with our ever-expanding high school programs in this region, we will always have a significant and impactful presence in this Delaware Valley. That is our commitment and that will not change. But as the Club has grown, and taken on a greater national prominence in collegiate football, we have to look at the best opportunities to expose our marquee awards and exceptional programs on a broader scale.

After much consideration and multiple venue visits, we have determined that Atlanta is a location that offers tremendous value and infrastructure, which is essential for a successful event. The College Football Hall of Fame is epicenter of college football and the facility, staff, and attractions will add to our signature event. Atlanta and the southeast region present an opportunity for MFC to grow both the event and the MFC brand and the timing is right.”

Mark Wolpert – Maxwell Football Club Executive Director

The Maxwell Football Club college award winners will be announced on Friday December 8 th on the ESPN College Football Awards Show which will be aired on ESPN from 7:00-9:00pm. Tickets for the Maxwell Awards at the College Football Hall of Fame will go on sale on Monday December 11 th .

ABOUT THE MAXWELL FOOTBALL CLUB – The Maxwell Football Club was founded in 1935 and is the oldest football organization of its kind in America. The Club recognizes excellence in performance at the high school, collegiate and professional levels of the game. The Maxwell Club is also deeply involved and fully vested in the community through programs to promote academic excellence, community volunteerism, and leadership. High school student-athletes around the country have an opportunity to participate in MFC Showcase events, free of charge, through the generosity of our corporate partners, the Bradley Law Firm, Montage Mountain Resort, the Edward T. Coombs Foundation and the NFL Foundation. To learn more about our story visit http://www.maxwellfootballclub.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 28, 2023 – PHILADELPHIA, PA
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Maxwell & Chuck Bednarik Award Finalist Announcement

Maxwell Football Club Executive Director Mark Wolpert announced the 2023 finalists for the 87th Maxwell Award for the Collegiate Player of the Year and the 28th Chuck Bednarik Award for the Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year.

The respective lists include a field of candidates for each of these awards as determined by the semifinalist
voting process which ended Nov. 26. All finalists are listed in alphabetical order by player's school with position and class designated.

2023 Maxwell Award Finalists

Jayden Daniels – LSU – Quarterback
Bo Nix – Oregon – Quarterback
Michael Penix Jr. – Washington – Quarterback

2023 Chuck Bednarik Award Finalists

Dallas Turner – Alabama – Linebacker
Payton Wilson – NC State – Linebacker
Laiatu Latu – UCLA – Defensive Line
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Last season, the Maxwell Award went to USC quarterback Caleb Williams and the Chuck Bednarik Award was
presented to Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr.

The winners of the 87 th Maxwell Award and the 29th Chuck Bednarik Award will be announced as part of the
ESPN College Football Awards which will be broadcast live on ESPN on December 8, 2023.

 

Voting for both of the collegiate awards presented by the Maxwell Football Club will begin on Tuesday November 28 and close on Sunday December 4, 2023 at 10:00am EST. Eligible voters include Maxwell Football Club members, NCAA Head Football Coaches, Sports Information Directors and selected national media.

All questions or concerning these Finalist or the awards presented by the Maxwell Football Club can be directed to Mr. Mark Wolpert (Maxwell Football Club Executive Director) mwolpert@maxwellfootballclub.org, or to Mr. Richard Cirminiello rcirminiello@maxwellfootballclub.org (Director of Collegiate Awards).

ABOUT THE MAXWELL FOOTBALL CLUB – The Maxwell Football Club was founded in 1935 and is the oldest football organization of its kind in America. The Club recognizes excellence in performance at the high school, collegiate and professional levels of the game. The Maxwell Club is also deeply involved and fully vested in the community through programs to promote academic excellence, community volunteerism, and leadership. High school student-athletes around the country have an opportunity to participate in MFC Showcase events, free of charge, through the generosity of our corporate partners, Montage Mountain Resort, the Edward T. Coombs Foundation and the NFL Foundation. To learn more about our story visit http://www.maxwellfootballclub.org.

ABOUT PRO FOOTBALL FOCUS – PFF is widely recognized as the industry leader in the advanced
data collection and analysis for American football. Since 2011, PFF has led football’s charge into the
world of analytics. Their services are trusted by all 32 NFL teams and over 100 FBS programs. Major
broadcast networks, national media outlets and player agencies all use PFF as a resource as well.
PFF’s media network provides fans with apps, tools, podcasts and other content to help satisfy their
thirst for deeper insights in the game. The Maxwell Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses the most prestigious awards in college football. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA
and its 25 awards now boast over 800 recipients, dating to 1935. Visit ncfaa.org to learn more about
the association.

 

 

 

November 13, 2023 – PHILADELPHIA, PA
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MAXWELL AND BEDNARIK AWARD SEMIFINALISTS

Maxwell Football Club Executive Director, Mark Wolpert, announced the 2023 semifinalists for the 87th Maxwell Award for the Collegiate Player of the Year and the 29th Chuck Bednarik Award for the Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year. The lists include a field of 17 candidates for the Maxwell Award and 20 candidates for the Bednarik Award as selected by the Maxwell Football Club National Selection Committee. The Maxwell Football Club has once again partnered with Pro Football Focus (PFF) and Phil Steele Publications as selection committee partners. PFF provides detailed statistical and performance- based assessments to selection committee staff, and several senior PFF analysts have been added to the selection committee and have participated in the process. Phil Steele’s College Football Preview is generally recognized as the most complete football reference in the country.

A strong field of Maxwell Award semifinalists includes representatives from 6 conferences, with the SEC boasting 6 candidates each and the Big Ten and Big 12 notching 3 spots each. Caleb Williams (USC), the 2022 Maxwell Award winner, leads this class of candidates which features 11 quarterbacks, 3 wide receivers, 2 running backs and 1 tight end.

On the defensive side of the ball, the field of contenders is comprised of fresh faces. Seven different conferences and 1 independent are represented, led by 4 student-athletes each from the Big Ten and SEC and 3 each from the Big 12 and ACC. Last season, the Maxwell Award was presented to USC quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bednarik Award went to Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. Anderson was selected with the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s NFL draft by the Houston Texans and Williams is completing his junior season for the Trojans.

Semifinalist voting for both of the collegiate awards presented by the Maxwell Football Club will begin on Wednesday Nov. 14 and will close on Nov. 26. Three finalists for each award will be announced on Nov. 28 and a finalist round of voting will take place at that time. Eligible voters include Maxwell Football Club members, NCAA head football coaches, sports information directors and selected national media. All semifinalists are listed in alphabetical order by school with the player’s school, position and class designated.

The winners of the 87th Maxwell Award and the 29th Chuck Bednarik Award will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show which will be broadcast live on ESPN on Friday December 8, 2023. The formal presentation of the Maxwell and Chuck Bednarik Awards will take place at the 87 th Maxwell Awards Gala which will be held on Friday March 8, 2024.

Questions regarding the Maxwell and Bednarik semifinalist lists can be directed to: Mark Wolpert –
mwolpert@maxwellfootballclub.org or Rich Cirminiello – rcirminiello@maxwellfootballclub.org.

Maxwell Award Semi-Finalists

First Name Last Name School Position
Jalen Milroe Alabama QB
Jordan Travis Florida State QB
Carson Beck Georgia QB
Brock Bowers Georgia TE
Kaidon Salter Liberty QB
Malik Nabers LSU WR
Jayden Daniels LSU QB
Blake Corum Michigan RB
J.J. McCarthy Michigan QB
Luther Burden III Missouri WR
Drake Maye North Carolina QB
Marvin Harrison Jr Ohio State WR
Dillon Gabriel Oklahoma QB
Ollie Gordon Jr Oklahoma State RB
Bo Nix Oregon QB
Caleb Williams USC QB
Michael Penix Jr. Washington QB

Chuck Bednarik Award Semi-finalists
First Name Last Name School Position
Dallas Turner Alabama LB
Jeremiah Trotter Jr Clemson LB
Malaki Starks Georgia DB
Jer’Zhan Newton Illinois DL
Cooper DeJean Iowa DB
T.J Tampa Iowa State DB
Jalen Green James Madison DL
Ashton Gillotte Louisville DL
Kris Jenkins Michigan DL
Kris Abrams-Draine Missouri DB
Payton Wilson NC State LB
Howard Cross III Notre Dame DL
Tommy Eichenberg Ohio State LB
Jason Henderson Old Dominion LB
T’Vondre Sweat Texas DL
Edgerrin Cooper Texas A&M LB
Quinyon Mitchell Toledo CB
Laiatu Latu UCLA DL
Jonah Elliss Utah DE
Beanie Bishop Jr. West Virginia CB

ABOUT THE MAXWELL FOOTBALL CLUB – The Maxwell Football Club was founded in 1935 and is the oldest football organization of its kind in America. The Club recognizes excellence in performance at the high school, collegiate and professional levels of the game. The Maxwell Club is also deeply involved and fully vested in the community through programs to promote academic excellence, community volunteerism, and leadership. High school student-athletes around the country have an opportunity to participate in MFC Showcase events, free of charge, through the generosity of our corporate partners, Montage Mountain Resort, Ivy Rehab, The Buccini Pollin Group, the Edward T. Coombs Foundation and the Run Around Inc. To learn more about our story visit http://www.maxwellfootballclub.org.

ABOUT PRO FOOTBALL FOCUS – PFF is widely recognized as the industry leader in the advanced data collection and analysis for American football. Since 2011, PFF has led football’s charge into the world of analytics. Their services are trusted by all 32 NFL teams and over 100 FBS programs. Major broadcast networks, national media outlets and player agencies all use PFF as a resource as well. PFF’s media network provides fans with apps, tools, podcasts and other content to help satisfy their thirst for deeper insights in the game.

The Maxwell Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses the most prestigious awards in college football. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA and its 25 awards now boast over 800 recipients, dating to 1935. Visit ncfaa.org to learn more about the association.

 

 

 

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 – PHILADELPHIA, PA
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MAXWELL AWARD WATCH LIST ADDITION

The Maxwell Football Club announced the final mid-season watch list addition for the 87 th Maxwell Award
presented to the Outstanding Player in college football. Players named were selected by the MFC national
selection committee and these players will be eligible for consideration as semifinalists for this award.
Semifinalists will be announced on Monday November 13th and voting will commence on November 14 th .

Maxwell Award Watch List Addition
Jalen Milroe – Quarterback – University of Alabama

Please direct any questions about watch list additions to Mark Wolpert mwolpert@maxwellfootballclub.org or
Rich Cirminiello rcirminiello@maxwellfootballclub.org.

ABOUT THE MAXWELL FOOTBALL CLUB – The Maxwell Football Club was founded in 1935 and is the oldest football organization of its kind in America. The Club recognizes excellence in performance at the high school, collegiate and professional levels of the game. The Maxwell Club is also deeply involved and fully vested in the community through programs to promote academic excellence, community volunteerism, and leadership. High school student-athletes around the country have an opportunity to participate in MFC Showcase events, free of charge, through the generosity of our corporate partners the ETC Foundation, the NFL Foundation and the Run Around Inc.

To learn more about our
story visit http://www.maxwellfootballclub.org.

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The Maxwell Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses the most prestigious awards in college football. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA and its 25 awards now boast over 800 recipients, dating to 1935. Visit ncfaa.org to learn more about the association.

 

November 1, 2023 – PHILADELPHIA, PA
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Shaun Alexander Award Semifinalists

The Maxwell Football Club today announced 14 semifinalists for the 6 th annual Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award presented to the outstanding freshman player in college football. For the 3 rd consecutive year, the award will be presented at the Maxwell Football Club Awards along with several of the other top awards in college and
professional football.

The Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award has been presented to the College Freshman Player of the Year since 2018 and is named in honor of Shaun Alexander, a former standout at the University of Alabama and with the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. The award Past winners include; Trevor Lawrence (Clemson) – 2018, Kenneth Gainwell (Memphis)-2019, Will Anderson Jr. (Alabama) – 2020, Brock Bowers (Georgia) – 2021 and Drake Maye (North Carolina) – 2022.

The Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award watch list will incorporate a broad spectrum of Football Bowl
Subdivision (FBS) programs and conferences from coast to coast led by Oklahoma with 2 candidates, and 12 schools represented by one candidate.

Semifinalists are listed below alphabetically by school.

Caleb Downs, Alabama – Safety
Javante Mackey, Arkansas State – Linebacker
T.J Parker, Clemson – Defensive End
D’Angelo Ponds, James Madison – Cornerback
Rueben Bain Jr., Miami – Defensive End
Kevin Concepcion, North Carolina State – Wide Receiver
Nic Anderson, Oklahoma – Wide Receiver
Peyton Bowen, Oklahoma – Safety
Dillon Thieneman, Purdue – Safety
Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina – Safety
Anthony Hill, Texas – Linebacker
Taurean York, Texas A & M – Linebacker
Zachariah Branch, USC – Wide Receiver
Parker Brailsford, Washington – Offensive Line

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Finalists for the 6 h annual Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year award will be November 29, 2023 and the winner of the award will be announced on December 27, 2023. The formal presentation of this award will be made at the Maxwell Football Club Awards in March of 2024.

ABOUT THE MAXWELL FOOTBALL CLUB – The Maxwell Football Club was founded in 1935 and is the oldest football organization of its kind in America. The Club recognizes excellence in performance at the high school, collegiate and professional levels of the game. The Maxwell Club is also deeply involved and fully vested in the community through programs to promote academic excellence, community volunteerism, and leadership. High school student-athletes around the country have an opportunity to participate in MFC Showcase events, free of charge, through the generosity of our corporate partners. To learn more about our story visit http://www.maxwellfootballclub.org.

ABOUT THE SHAUN ALEXANDER FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD – The Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Year Award is an honor given each year to the most outstanding freshman player in college football. Named after Shaun Alexander since 2018, this award recognizes the exceptional performance and impact made by these players on their respective teams throughout the season. The winning formula evaluates players based on Talent, Character, Ambassador and Legend.

Questions concerning the 2023 Shaun Alexander Award watch list can be directed to MFC Executive Director MarkWolpert mwolpert@maxwellfootballclub.org or MFC Director of College Awards Rich Cirminiello
rcirminiello@maxwellfootballclub.org

 

 

 

OCTOBER 19, 2023 – PHILADELPHIA, PA
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MAXWELL AND BEDNARIK AWARD WATCH LIST ADDITIONS

The Maxwell Football Club announced the mid-season watch list additions for the 87 th Maxwell Award
presented to the Outstanding Player in college football, and the 29 th Chuck Bednarik Award which is presented to the outstanding defensive player in college football. Players named were selected by the MFC national selection committee and these players will be eligible for consideration as semifinalists for each of these respective awards. Semifinalists will be announced on Monday November 13th and voting will commence on November 14 th .

Maxwell Award Watch List Additions
Ashton Jeanty – Boise State – Running Back
Carson Beck – Georgia – Quarterback
Ray Davis – Kentucky – Running Back
Jaxson Dart – Mississippi – Quarterback
Brady Cook – Missouri – Quarterback
Luther Burden – Missouri – Wide Receiver
Audric Estime – Notre Dame – Running Back
DJ Uiagalelei – Oregon State – Quarterback
Drew Allar – Penn State – Quarterback
Jonathon Brooks – Texas – Running Back
Kimani Vidal – Troy – Running Back

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Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List Additions
Jaylin Simpson – Auburn – Safety
Mohamed Kamara – Colorado State – Edge
Malaki Starks – Georgia – Safety
Jalen Green – James Madison – Edge
Ashton Gillotte – Louisville – Edge
Kris Abrams-Draine – Missouri – Cornerback
Kaimon Rucker – North Carolina – Edge
Howard Cross III – Notre Dame – Defensive Tackle
Denzel Burke – Ohio State – Cornerback
Danny Stutsman – Oklahoma – Linebacker
James Pearce Jr. – Tennessee – Edge
T’Vondre Sweat – Texas – Defensive Tackle
Jonah Elliss – Utah – Edge

Please direct any questions about watch list additions to Mark Wolpert mwolpert@maxwellfootballclub.org or
Rich Cirminiello rcirminiello@maxwellfootballclub.org.

ABOUT THE MAXWELL FOOTBALL CLUB – The Maxwell Football Club was founded in 1935 and is the oldest football organization of its kind in America. The Club recognizes excellence in performance at the high school, collegiate and professional levels of the game. The Maxwell Club is also deeply involved and fully vested in the community through programs to promote academic excellence, community volunteerism, and leadership. High school student-athletes around the country have an opportunity to participate in MFC Showcase events, free of charge, through the generosity of our corporate partners, Ivy Rehab, SAFR, the ETC Foundation and the Run Around Inc. To learn more about our story visit http://www.maxwellfootballclub.org.

The Maxwell Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses the most prestigious awards in college football. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA and its 25 awards now boast over 800 recipients, dating to 1935. Visit ncfaa.org to learn more about the association.

February 2, 2023 – PHILADELPHIA, PA

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The Maxwell Football Club announced that Caleb Downs, from Mill Creek High School (Hoschton, Georgia) has been selected as the 2022 Maxwell Football Club National High School Player of the Year. This is the 16 th year that this award will be presented at the Maxwell Club National Awards Gala, and the Alabama signee joins the likes of Derrick Henry (2012), Trevor Lawrence (2017) and Bryce Young (2019) as winners of the honor over the past decade. Downs joins that list after leading Mill Creek to a 14-1 record, the AAAAAAA state championship and the No. 11 spot in the final MaxPreps Top 25.

The 6-foot, 190-pound senior safety helped the Hawks win their first state title in school history. Mill Creek broke the championship game record in a 70-35 victory over Carrollton, a contest where Downs recorded 13 tackles and tacked on three rushing scores. Downs closed out his illustrious high school career with 83 tackles, five interceptions (two pick-sixes), 10 passes defended and one fumble recovery. Offensively, he added 57 carries for 389 yards and 20 touchdowns to go with 36 receptions for 422 yards and three scores.

“Leadership, innovation and an indisputable drive to be the best are attributes that Caleb exhibits,” said Mark Wolpert, Executive Director of the Maxwell Football Club “We got to see the leadership and camaraderie that Caleb shared with his teammates both on and off the field during the 2023 All American Bowl game and we are excited to name this outstanding young man as the Maxwell Football Club National High School Player of the Year.”

The Maxwell Football Club National HS Player of the Year award was established in 2007 and former winners include Nicholas Singleton (Offense – Governor Mifflin HS – Penn State), Mykel Williams (Defense – Hardaway HS – Georgia), Ty Thompson (Offense – Mesquite HS – Oregon), Barrett Carter (North Gwinnett HS – Clemson), Bryce Young (Offense – Mater Dei HS – Alabama), Bryan Bresee (Defense – Damascus HS – Clemson), Bru McCoy (Offense – Mater Dei HS – Tennessee), Nolan Smith (Defense – IMG Academy – Georgia), Trevor Lawrence (Offense – Cartersville HS – Clemson), Taron Vincent (Defense -IMG Academy – Ohio State), Tate Martell (Bishop Gorman HS – Ohio State), Jacob Eason (2015 Lake Stevens HS – Washington), Trenton Thompson (2014 Westover HS – Georgia), Will Grier (2013 Davidson Day School – West Virginia), Derrick Henry (2012 Yulee HS – Alabama), Noah Spence (2011 Bishop McDevitt HS – Ohio State), Jeff Driskel (2010 Hagerty HS – Florida), Sharif Floyd (2009 George Washington HS – Florida), Jamarkus McFarland (2008 Lufkin HS – Oklahoma) and DeVier Posey (2007 Cincinnati LaSalle HS – Ohio State). Henry and Young went on to win the Maxwell Award while at Alabama.

Downs will be honored Thursday March 9, 2023 at the 86 th Maxwell Football Club National Awards Gala which will be held at the Mohegan Pennsylvania. Also receiving awards at this event will be Jalen Hurts – Philadelphia Eagles (Bert Bell Award), Nick Sirianni – Philadelphia Eagles (Greasy Neale Coach of the Year Award), Joe Klecko New York Jets (Legends Award presented by Mohegan Pennsylvania), Caleb Williams – USC (Maxwell Award), Will Anderson Jr. – Alabama (Chuck Bednarik Award), Drake Maye –North Carolina (Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award), and Willie Fritz –Tulane University (George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year Award), Tom Perkovich – Susquehanna University (Andy Talley Regional Coach of the Year), and Sean Clifford – Penn State (Brian Westbrook Regional Player of the Year). The Club will be announcing additional winners next week.

Tickets for the Maxwell Football Club National Awards Gala are available for purchase on the Club’s website https://maxwellfootballclub.org/purchase-tickets/ or by calling 215-643-3833.

Questions concerning any of the Maxwell Football Club’s awards or programs can be directed to MFC Executive Director Mark Wolpert at info@maxwellfootballclub.org.

ABOUT THE MAXWELL FOOTBALL CLUB
The Maxwell Football Club (MFC) was founded in 1935 and is a registered 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation. The MFC promotes and recognizes excellence at all levels of football from youth leagues through the professional ranks. Each year the MFC offers programs which focus on player and coach development, safety, and player wellness. The Club also presents many of the premiere awards in the football world each year. Membership is open and additional information on the Club can be found at http://www.maxwellfootballclub.org.

ABOUT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA
Mohegan Pennsylvania, owned by Mohegan, was the first destination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and since then has become one of the premier entertainment, gaming, shopping, and dining destinations in the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Pennsylvania features a 237-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 67,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, more than 1,700 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Pennsylvania is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting MoheganPA.com Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.

February 2, 2023 – PHILADELPHIA, PA
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Maxwell Football Club Announces 2022 Andy Talley Regional Coach of the Year, And Brian Westbrook Regional Player of the Year Winners.

The Maxwell Football Club announced today that Susquehanna University Head Coach Tom Perkovich has been selectedas the winner of the Club’s 25th Andy Talley Regional Coach of the Year Award and that Penn State quarterback SeanClifford has been chosen as the winner of the 22 nd Brian Westbrook Regional Player of the Year Award.

Under Perkovich’s direction, Susquehanna compiled an 10-1 record and won their 1st Centennial Conference championship. The River Hawks claimed decisive wins over Dickinson, Gettysburg, Lycoming and Moravian, and exhilarating nail-biters over Johns Hopkins and Muhlenberg, leading up to their first appearance in the NCAA DIII Football Championships since 2009. They concluded the 2022 campaign ranked No.19 in the final Division 3 national
poll.

Clifford led the Nittany Lions to a 11-2 mark in 2022 with an exciting 35-21 Rose Bowl win over Utah serving as an
exclamation point to an outstanding season. Clifford’s Rose Bowl performance was one of the finest of his Penn State
career and earned him game MVP honors. Clifford finished the Granddaddy of them all 16-of-22 for 279 yards, and 2
touchdowns. For the season, Clifford passed for 3107 yards and 21 touchdowns. A four-time team captain who used
COVID eligibility for an extra college campaign, Clifford sits atop program record lists for most career passing statistics,
and he will next pursue opportunities in the NFL.

Perkovich and Clifford will be honored Thursday March 9, 2023 at the 86 th Maxwell Football Club National Awards Galawhich will be held at the Mohegan Pennsylvania. Also receiving awards at this event will be Jalen Hurts – Philadelphia Eagles (Bert Bell Award), Nick Sirianni – Philadelphia Eagles (Greasy Neale Coach of the Year Award), Joe Klecko (Legends Award presented by Mohegan Pennsylvania), Caleb Williams – USC (Maxwell Award), Will Anderson Jr. – Alabama (Chuck Bednarik Award), Drake Maye –North Carolina (Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award), and Willie Fritz –Tulane University (George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year Award). The Club will be announcing additional winners this week.

Tickets for the Maxwell Football Club National Awards Gala are available for purchase on the Club’s website
https://maxwellfootballclub.org/purchase-tickets/ or by calling 215-643-3833.
Questions concerning any of the Maxwell Football Club’s awards or programs can be directed to MFC Executive Director
Mark Wolpert at info@maxwellfootballclub.org.

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ABOUT THE MAXWELL FOOTBALL CLUB
The Maxwell Football Club (MFC) was founded in 1935 and is a registered 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation. The MFC
promotes and recognizes excellence at all levels of football from youth leagues through the professional ranks. Each
year the MFC offers programs which focus on player and coach development, safety, and player wellness. The Club also
presents many of the premiere awards in the football world each year. Membership is open and additional information
on the Club can be found at http://www.maxwellfootballclub.org.

ABOUT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA
Mohegan Pennsylvania, owned by Mohegan, was the first destination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and since then has become one of the premier entertainment, gaming, shopping, and dining destinations in the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Pennsylvania features a 237-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 67,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, more than 1,700 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Pennsylvania is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting MoheganPA.com Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download download our app and view us on Youtube.

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January 26, 2023 – PHILADELPHIA, PA
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Maxwell Football Club Director, Mark Wolpert, announced that New York Jets defensive lineman Joe Klecko has been selected as the winner of the 18 th MFC Legends Award presented by Mohegan Pennsylvania.Klecko was the Jets’ sixth-round selection in the 1977 draft and had an immediate impact with 69 games played, 53 starts and 33.5 sacks over his first four seasons.

Klecko’s recorded 20.5 sacks in 1981 as he teamed up with Mark Gastineau, Marty Lyons and Abdul Salaam to form the dominating “New York Sack Exchange.” The Jets defense that season posted 66 sacks, which remains the franchise single-season record.

Klecko was named to the NFL Pro Bowl rosters four times, after the 1981, ’83, ’84 and & ’85 seasons. In the process, he became one of the league’s rare players to be named to the all-star squads at three different positions — defensive end, defensive tackle and nose tackle.

He was also recognized as an All-Pro first-team selection in 1981 and ’85, was named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in ’81 and was the ’82 George Halas Award winner that goes to the NFL player, coach or staffer who overcomes the most adversity to succeed.

Teamwise, Klecko has received every accolade there is. His iconic uniform No. 73 was retired in 2004 and was a member of the New York Jets Ring of Honor’s six-member 2010 inaugural class. Jets fans voted him as a member of the New YorkJets All-Time Team in 2019.

He is currently a finalist for selection to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and if selected he will be inducted this summer. Klecko will be honored Thursday March 9, 2023 at the 86 th Maxwell Football Club National Awards Gala which will be held at the Mohegan Pennsylvania.

Also receiving awards at this event will be Jalen Hurts – Philadelphia Eagles (Bert Bell Award), Nick Sirianni – Philadelphia Eagles (Greasy Neale Coach of the Year Award), Caleb Williams – USC (Maxwell
Award), Will Anderson Jr. – Alabama (Chuck Bednarik Award), Sean Clifford – Penn State (The Brian Westbrook Regional Player of the Year Award), Drake Maye –North Carolina (Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award), and Willie Fritz –Tulane University (George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year Award). The Club will be announcing additional winners this week.

Tickets for the Maxwell Football Club National Awards Gala are available for purchase on the Club’s website

https://maxwellfootballclub.org/purchase-tickets/ or by calling 215-643-3833.

Questions concerning any of the Maxwell Football Club’s awards or programs can be directed to MFC Executive Director Mark Wolpert at info@maxwellfootballclub.org.

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Press Release

January 25, 2023 Philadelphia, PA

Maxwell Football Club Announces the Winners of the 64th Bert Bell Professional Player of the Year Award and the 34th Greasy Neale Professional Coach of the Year Award

Maxwell Football Club Director, Mark Wolpert, announced that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been selected as the winner of the 64th Bert Bell Professional Player of the Year Award, and that Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has been chosen as the winner of the 34th Greasy Neale Professional Coach of the Year Award.

In only his 3rd NFL season, Hurts exploded into one of the league’s most dangerous offensive weapons accumulating 3701 passing yards, and 22 touchdowns, and adding an additional 760 yards and 13 scores on the ground. Hurts set an all-time Eagles record with 35 total regular season touchdowns this season while leading the Eagles to a 15-3 record and a berth in the NFC Championship game vs the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday. In addition to his Bert Bell honor, he was named to the Pro Bowl and also selected as a 2nd team All-Pro by the Associated Press.

Hurts joins an elite list of Eagles players including; Norm Van Brocklin (1960), Pete Retzlaff (1965), Ron Jaworski (1980), Randall Cunningham (1988-1990-1998), Michael Vick (2010) and Carson Wentz (2017) to win the Bert Bell Award.

In his 2nd season as head coach, Nick Sirianni has led the Eagles to a 15-3 record and a berth in the  NFC Championship game, punctuated by a dominating 38-7 win over the New York Giants in the divisional round of the playoffs. Along the way, the Eagles won the NFC East championship and shattered numerous team records including: most wins in a regular season (14), most points scored in a season (447) and most sacks in a season (70). The Eagles have been dominant on both sides of the ball with a smothering defense and an innovative offense which deploys weapons that are virtually impossible to defend. Prior to being named as the Eagles head coach, Sirianni was the offensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts.

Sirianni joins former Eagles Coaches, Ray Rhodes (1995), Andy Reid (2000-2002-2010), Chip Kelly (2013), and Doug Pederson (2017) as winners of the Greasy Neale Coach of the Year Award.

Hurts and Sirianni will be honored Thursday March 9, 2023 at the 86^th Maxwell Football Club National Awards Gala which will be held at the Mohegan Pennsylvania Resort. Also receiving awards at this event will be Caleb Williams – USC (Maxwell Award), Will Anderson Jr. – Alabama (Chuck Bednarik Award), Sean Clifford – Penn State (The Brian Westbrook Regional Player of the Year Award), Drake Maye –North Carolina (Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award), Willie Fritz –Tulane University (George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year Award) and Joe Klecko – New York Jets (The MFC Legends Award presented by Mohegan Pennsylvania). The Club will be announcing additional winners this week.

Tickets for the Maxwell Football Club National Awards Gala are available for purchase on the Club’s website https://maxwellfootballclub.org/purchase-tickets/ or by calling 215-643-3833.

 

Questions concerning any of the Maxwell Football Club’s awards or programs can be directed to MFC Executive Director Mark Wolpert at info@maxwellfootballclub.org.