Paul Hornung Award Press Releases
July 29, 2021
Award Presented Annually Since 2010 to Most Versatile Player in Major College Football
Louisville, Ky. – Jan. 5, 2021 – Alabama senior wide receiver / return specialist DeVonta Smith, a prolific pass catcher and standout on special teams who scored touchdowns receiving, rushing and returning punts, has been named winner of the 11th annual Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse.
The announcement was made today by the Louisville Sports Commission (LSC), owners and operators of the Paul Hornung Award, presented to the most versatile player in major college football. The LSC created the award in 2011 along with football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung, who passed away on Nov. 13, 2020, at age 84.
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December 23, 2020
Honorees Combined to Touch the Ball 70 Times for 903 All-Purpose Yards, Six Scores
Louisville, Ky. – Dec. 21, 2020 – Five offensive players / return specialists were named to the weekly Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll. Making the list are: Britain Covey, Utah; Travis Etienne, Clemson; Justin Hall, Ball State; DeVonta Smith, Alabama; and Kadarius Toney, Florida.
The Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, now in its 11th season, is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football by the Louisville Sports Commission to pay tribute to football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung. The winner and his family will be honored at the annual Paul Hornung Award dinner at the Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville in March 2021.
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December 21, 2020
Honorees Played Multiple Positions on Offense and Special Teams
Louisville, Ky. – Dec. 14, 2020 –Six offensive players / return specialists were named to the weekly Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll. Making the list are: Britain Covey, Utah; Justin Hall, Ball State; Bo Melton, Rutgers; Kalil Pimpleton, Central Michigan; Kadarius Toney, Florida; and DJ Turner, Pitt.
The Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, now in its 11th season, is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football by the Louisville Sports Commission to pay tribute to football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung. The winner and his family will be honored at the annual Paul Hornung Award dinner at the Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville in March 2021.
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December 14, 2020
Honorees Help Lead Teams to Tough Conference Wins
Louisville, Ky. – Dec. 7, 2020 – Four offensive players / return specialists who helped lead their teams to highly competitive conference wins were named to the weekly Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll. Making the list are: Tyler Badie, Missouri; Jha’Quan Jackson, Tulane; Nikko Remigio, Cal; and Kairee Robinson, San Jose State.
The Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, now in its 11th season, is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football by the Louisville Sports Commission to pay tribute to football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung. The winner and his family will be honored at the annual Paul Hornung Award dinner at the Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville in March 2021.
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December 7, 2020
Group Combines for 108 Touches Four Different Ways; 1,122 Yards and 11 Scores
Louisville, Ky. – Nov. 30, 2020 – Six offensive players / return specialists who helped lead their teams to conference wins were named to the weekly Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll. Making the list are: D’Wayne Eskridge, Western Michigan; Jermar Jefferson, Oregon State; Kobe Lewis, Central Michigan; Devonta Smith, Alabama; Thayer Thomas, NC State; and De’Montre Tuggle, Ohio.
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