Football: Hathaway Named Draddy Semifinalist
October 11, 2007 04:03 PM | General
October 11, 2007
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University senior linebacker Bobby Hathaway has been selected as one of 153 semifinalists for the 2007 Draddy Trophy the College Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame announced today.
One of college football's most sought after and competitive awards, the Draddy Trophy recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the country for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary community leadership.
Nominated by their schools, which are limited to one nominee each, semifinalists must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of eligibility, have a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, have outstanding football ability as a first team player, and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship. The winner will receive a 24-inch, 25-pound bronze trophy and a $25,000 post-graduate scholarship.
The NFF Awards Committee will select and announce up to 15 finalists on Oct. 25. Each finalist will be recognized as part of the 2007 National Scholar- Athlete Class, receiving an $18,000 post-graduate scholarship. The Draddy winner will be announced at the NFF's Annual Awards Dinner on December 4 at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria in New York City. A total distribution of more than $300,000 in scholarships will be awarded that evening.
A native of Carmichaels, Pa., Hathaway is majoring in finance.
