Comeback Player of the Year is a coveted award by players who are overcoming adversity from the previous season. In 2012, the NFL saw two amazing comebacks in quarterback Peyton Manning and running back Adrian Peterson. The 2013 field for potential comebacks is much bigger than usual as there were many key injuries last season. ...
The Amateur Softball Association announced the 25 players who will be competing for the Softball Player of the Year this past week. LSU was pleased to see Leslie Klein’s name among the finalists for the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. This is Klein’s second consecutive year to be named a finalist. She is ...
5. Walt Hazzard (Guard, 1961-1964) Although John Wooden had been coaching successfully at UCLA since 1948, he did not gain national prominence until the 1963-1964 season. That year, UCLA went undefeated and won Wooden’s first national championship. One of the stars on that team was Walt Hazzard. Hailing from the tiny state of Delaware, Hazzard ...
Preview The list of Peyton Manning’s achievements, in the NFL, continues to grow. At 4 times, he holds the record for most consecutive seasons of passing over 4,000 yards. At 6 times, he holds the record for total number of seasons passing for over 4,000 yards. At 121.1, he holds the record for the highest ...
Defensive players in the NFL come in all shapes and sizes, but only one can win the Defensive Player of the Year award. The award often goes to a player who is a standout defensive star on a good or even great team. Players from non-competitive teams rarely have a chance at earning this honor. ...