Stauder Receives Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award Nomination
11/8/2018 12:04:00 PM | Football
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana senior football manager Matt Stauder is this week's nominee for the 2018 Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award, it was announced today. Stauder, a sport management and marketing major, works with Broyles Award candidate Mike Hart and the Hoosiers running backs.
Last September, he unexpectedly lost his father to a heart attack. Shortly thereafter, Stauder was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, began cancer treatments in May, finished his 12 sessions in October, and the cancer is currently in remission.
Allen awarded Stauder with the game ball following the team's 2018 opening win at Florida International.
Fifth-year senior running back Ricky Brookins spearheaded a GoFundMe page (https://www.gofundme.com/MattStauder) for Stauder that is apporaching $32,000.
The Courage Award was first presented by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) in 2002. A select group of writers from the FWAA vote on the winner each year. The requirements for nomination include displaying courage on or off the field, including overcoming an injury or physical handicap, preventing a disaster or living through hardship. The winner of the award will be included in festivities during Capital One Orange Bowl week and receive his trophy at an on-field presentation.
About the Orange Bowl
The Orange Bowl is a 360-member, primarily-volunteer non-profit sports organization that promotes and serves the South Florida community. With its primary mission since being created in 1935 to bring tourism to South Florida through an annual football game and events, it has also maintained a legacy of charitable contributions and community outreach. Orange Bowl community outreach efforts are comprised of four pillars: youth sports, fundraising and community events, academic programs and scholarships, and legacy gifts. The Orange Bowl features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on December 29, 2018. For more information on the 2018-2019 Orange Bowl events, including promotional and volunteer opportunities through the Ambassador Program presented by Panera Bread, log on to www.orangebowl.org or follow the @OrangeBowl on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.
About FWAA
Founded in 1941, the Football Writers Association of America consists of 1,400 men and women who cover college football. The membership includes journalists, broadcasters and publicists, as well as key executives in all the areas that involve the game. The FWAA works to govern areas that include game-day operations, major awards and its annual All-America team. For more information about the FWAA and its award programs, contact Steve Richardson at tiger@fwaa.com.
Last September, he unexpectedly lost his father to a heart attack. Shortly thereafter, Stauder was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, began cancer treatments in May, finished his 12 sessions in October, and the cancer is currently in remission.
Allen awarded Stauder with the game ball following the team's 2018 opening win at Florida International.
Fifth-year senior running back Ricky Brookins spearheaded a GoFundMe page (https://www.gofundme.com/MattStauder) for Stauder that is apporaching $32,000.
The Courage Award was first presented by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) in 2002. A select group of writers from the FWAA vote on the winner each year. The requirements for nomination include displaying courage on or off the field, including overcoming an injury or physical handicap, preventing a disaster or living through hardship. The winner of the award will be included in festivities during Capital One Orange Bowl week and receive his trophy at an on-field presentation.
About the Orange Bowl
The Orange Bowl is a 360-member, primarily-volunteer non-profit sports organization that promotes and serves the South Florida community. With its primary mission since being created in 1935 to bring tourism to South Florida through an annual football game and events, it has also maintained a legacy of charitable contributions and community outreach. Orange Bowl community outreach efforts are comprised of four pillars: youth sports, fundraising and community events, academic programs and scholarships, and legacy gifts. The Orange Bowl features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on December 29, 2018. For more information on the 2018-2019 Orange Bowl events, including promotional and volunteer opportunities through the Ambassador Program presented by Panera Bread, log on to www.orangebowl.org or follow the @OrangeBowl on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.
About FWAA
Founded in 1941, the Football Writers Association of America consists of 1,400 men and women who cover college football. The membership includes journalists, broadcasters and publicists, as well as key executives in all the areas that involve the game. The FWAA works to govern areas that include game-day operations, major awards and its annual All-America team. For more information about the FWAA and its award programs, contact Steve Richardson at tiger@fwaa.com.
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