The Gagliardi Trophy
Presented annually to the outstanding football player in NCAA Division III football by Jostens, Inc. and the J-Club of Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minn.
The Gagliardi Trophy was first presented in 1993 to the Outstanding Division III football player of the year by Jostens and the J-Club of Saint John's University. Since that time, the award has become one of the leading collegiate football awards and is widely recognized as the premier individual award in Division III football, honoring excellence in athletics, academics and community service.
Gagliardi Trophy Information:
- Past Winners of Gagliardi Trophy
-View video of 2006 recipient Josh Brehm, Alma (Mich.) - Video - Selection Committee
- Coach John Gagliardi
Latest News:
12/10/07 - Wis.-Whitewater Running Back Named Recipient of 2007 Gagliardi Trophy as Outstanding NCAA 
Division III Football Player - Release | Photo courtesy of Ryan Coleman, D3sports.com
12/6/07 - Four Regional Finalists Named for 2007 Gagliardi Trophy as Outstanding NCAA Division III Football Player - Release
11/21/07 - Finalists Named for 2007 Gagliardi Trophy as Outstanding NCAA Division III Football Player - Release
11/20/07 - For the first time, fans can cast a ballot that will help determine who wins the award given to Division III football's top student-athlete. The combined fan vote will be represented on one ballot, along with votes from the national committee, to determine the winner. The Gagliardi Trophy, which has been awarded since 1993, recognizes excellence in athletics, academics and community service. Fans can cast their ballot through Dec. 4. - Vote
8/29/07 - Three Added to Gagliardi Trophy National Selection Committee - Release
Past Winners of the Gagliardi Trophy
2007 - Justin Beaver, RB, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
2006 - Josh Brehm, QB, Alma College (Mich.)
2005 - Brett Elliott, QB, Linfield College (Ore.)
2004 - Rocky Myers, SS, Wesley College (Del.)
2003 - Blake Elliott, WR/PR/KR, Saint John's University (Minn.)
2002 - Dan Pugh, RB, Mount Union College (Ohio)
2001 - Chuck Moore, RB, Mount Union College (Ohio)
2000 - Chad Johnson, QB, Pacific Lutheran University (Wash.)
1999 - Danny Ragsdale, QB, University of Redlands (Calif.)
1998 - Scott Hvistendahl, WR/P, Augsburg College (Minn.)
1997 - Bill Borchert, QB, Mount Union College (Ohio)
1996 - Lon Erickson, QB, Illinois Wesleyan University
1995 - Chris Palmer, WR, Saint John's University (Minn.)
1994 - Carey Bender, RB, Coe College (Iowa)
1993 - Jim Ballard, QB, Mount Union College (Ohio)
The Gagliardi Trophy Selection Committee
Brad Bankston, commissioner, Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Carey Bender, former Buffalo Bills running back and 1994 Gagliardi Trophy recipient
Jack Bogaczyk, sports editor for the Charleston, W. Va., Daily Mail
Teel Bruner, M.D., two-time Academic All American at Centre College, elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999
Dave Casper, NFL Hall of Famer and member of collegiate GTE Academic Hall of Fame
Pat Coleman, editor and publisher, D3football.com
Mark Dienhart, vice president, University of St. Thomas and former Academic All America lineman and head coach at St. Thomas
Joe Dudek, Plymouth State three-time Division III All American running back, 1985 Heisman Trophy finalist and member of the College Football Hall of Fame
London Fletcher, linebacker for the Buffalo Bills and 1997 Gagliardi Trophy finalist
Charlie Green, former Wittenburg and AFL quarterback and a member of the College Football Hall of Fame
Scott Hallenbeck, executive director, USA Football
Don Hansen, editor of the Football Gazette
Bill Johnson, captain, Gemini Air Cargo
Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, community relations director for the Atlanta Falcons and former D-III standout at Widener, Pa.
Dr. Dick Kaiser, athletic director at Defiance College (Ohio) and chair of the NCAA Division III football committee
Bernie Kukar, retired NFL referee
Bill Manlove, chair of the Division III Hall of Fame Committee; winner of two Division III national championships at Widener, Del. and former Division III football chair
Keith McMillan, copy editor for USA Today Sports Weekly, broadcaster and columnist with D3football.com
Pete Metzelaars, former NFL tight end and outstanding all-around Division III athlete at Wabash, Ind.
Chuck Moore, former record-setting running back at Mount Union (Ohio) College and winner of the 2001 Gagliardi Trophy
Joseph R. Mucha, retired vice president for human resources at General Mills and a two-time NAIA championship player at Saint John's
Dan Mullen, offensive coordinator at NCAA champion University of Florida and an all-conference tight end while at NCAA Division III Ursinus College (Pennsylvania)
Austin Murphy, Sports Illustrated senior writer and author of The Sweet Season
Dan Ragsdale, former professional quarterback and 1999 Gagliardi Trophy recipient
Bob Reade, former head football coach at Augustana College (Illinois), and winner of four consecutive NCAA Division III titles from 1983-86
Scott "Scooter" Reppert, three-time All America running back at Lawrence University, Wis. and member of the College Football Hall of Fame
Scott Squires, former head football coach at California Lutheran University and current special teams coordinator with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL
Dr. David L. Warren, president of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
Frosty Westering, member College Football Hall of Fame and coach of four national small college championship football teams
Dennis Wilson, president of USA College Sports
Dan Wooldridge, retired supervisor of Big East Football Officials
John Abel, Jostens' sports marketing manager
Pat McDonnell, immediate J-Club past president
Athletic Department
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