Yearly Archives: 2017

Falk Chosen by Burlsworth Trophy Selection Committee   SPRINGDALE, Ark., Dec. 4, 2017 – Monday, Washington State’s Luke Falk was named seventh winner of the Burlsworth Trophy in Springdale, Ark. at a ceremony hosted by the Springdale (Ark.) Rotary Club.   The award is given to the nation’s most outstanding player who began his career...

Four finalists hail from Memphis, Oklahoma, Washington State and Wisconsin   WHO:              The winner of the eighth annual Burlsworth Trophy will be announced Monday, Dec. 4 in Springdale, Ark. The Burlsworth Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding football player in America who began his career as a walk-on, and is presented by the...

Fans can vote for their favorite player   FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Nov. 7, 2017 – Today, the Burlsworth Trophy selection committee announce the top 10 semi-finalists for the 2017 award. The Burlsworth Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding football player in America who began his career as a walk-on. Brandon Burlsworth’s life is also the...

Trophy honors most outstanding walk-on for eighth year   FAYETTEVILLE, AR, Oct. 31, 2017 – Today, the Burlsworth Trophy in conjunction with the Springdale (AR) Rotary Club announced the 63 players nominated from Division 1 (FBS) schools from across the country for the 2017 Burlsworth Trophy. In the award’s eighth year, the Trophy is named...

SPRINGDALE, Ark., Sept. 26, 2017- The Burlsworth Trophy, established to honor college football’s most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on, is announcing the addition of three new members to the selection committee. Legendary Kansas City Chief and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Bobby Bell, President and CEO of the...