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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Chris Howard, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Arizona State University and former President of Robert Morris University and Hampden-Sydney College, to discuss his diverse career path on the way to discovering his calling in higher education. Elected student body president at Plano High, where 2% of the student body was African American, he helped Plano win the Texas state football championship. Chris received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy where he again excelled in the classroom and on the gridiron and was selected to be the inaugural recipient of the prestigious Draddy Trophy, now called the Campbell Trophy, given to our nation's top college football scholar athlete. Chris earned a PhD from Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and served in the U.S. Air Force as a helicopter pilot and as an intelligence officer, where he was assigned to the elite Joint Special Operations Command. He later received an MBA with distinction from Harvard before embarking on a successful business and higher education leadership career, becoming the nation's youngest college president.  LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don't miss an episode! SHOW NOTES: DR. CHRIS HOWARD: BIO: Dr. Chris Howard Arizona State University BIO (pdf) VIDEOS: TEDx: "The 5 Be's": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQvuktjngwI RMU Innauguration Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fAOVoKp4hE University Innovation Alliance Weekly Wisdom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1zSFuJe1FY Lighthouse Mckinsey- Dr. Chris Howard on the power of education and inclusivity: https://www.mckinsey.com/Videos/video?vid=6315399472112&plyrid=HkOJqCPWdb ARTICLES: Business Principles are Important for College Presidents, by Christopher B. Howard — The New York Times Combat Veteran and Robert Morris University President Chris Howard shares what it means to be Military Friendly - G.I.Jobs magazine - terrific article! Being The Most Popular Kid in the Class Doesn't Work Forever, by Christopher B. Howard, President, Hampden-Sydney College — The New York Times Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?, by Dr. Chris Howard, President, Hampden-Sydney College — The New York Times

Colter Nuanez shares his interviews from the final week of October from Around the Big Sky, including:Tim Plough, UC Davis head coach (0:00), Ed Lamb, Northern Colorado head coach (26:20), Montana Griz senior linebacker Ryan Tirrell (38:47), Montana senior cornerback Trevin Gradney (48:32), former Montana State wide receive Clevan Thomas of the Bobcat Collective (58:49) + Montana State senior defensive end (1:11:50) and head coach Brent Vigen (1:17:45) on Grebe being named a finalist for the Campbell Trophy. 

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach MikeBloomgren recaps the heartbreaking loss to Charlotte and how the Owls spent the bye week. Christian Francisco explains why he delayed a prestigious job for a few months and what his Campbell Trophy nomination means. Quinton Jackson balances duty in the backfield and on special teams. And running backs coach John Settle tells a fascinating tale about how he got into coaching, which involves the greatest coach of all time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What would Frank Solich want to be if he didn't start coaching football in 1966? What two games when he was the coach at Nebraska haunt him the most? You will find answers to these questions on the latest Husker Doc Talk Podcast with Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka.  Frank Solich had the impossible job of replacing Tom Osborne in 1998. He turned the impossible into possible, winning the Big 12 title in 1999 (he should have won the National Championship) and the Big 12 North Division crowns in 2000 and 2001.  At Nebraska, Solich coached 13 First-Team All-Americans, 28 First-Team All-Conference Players, a Heisman Trophy Winner, and a Campbell Trophy winner (really smart and really good players. Dr. Rob won the Campbell Trophy). That idiot Athletic  Director Steve Pederson fired Solich after the 2003 season. He finished his Nebraska Head Coaching career with a 58-19 record. From 2005 through 2020, Solich coached Ohio University. He is the winningest coach in school and Mid-American Conference history.  Solich was slow to return to Nebraska, as old wounds are hard to heal. But enough time has passed that he was back for the 2023 Spring Game and the Colorado game this season.  Frank will officially be inducted into the College Football Hall-of-Fame in December.  Don't forget, this podcast would not be possible without our sponsors! Please give them business. G-defy Shoes! Take care of your feet! Are you in pain after walking, running, or even standing? It's not your feet; it's your shoes! Rob and Travis have switched to GDEFY Shoes and want you to do the same. With patented VersoShock technology, which aligns your body, provides superior shock absorption, and returns trampoline-like energy. GDEFY offers soles and styles for any activity, plus two free orthotics.  Whether you're an athlete, a busy parent, or always on the go, GDEFY Shoes deliver the comfort and versatility your feet crave. Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to unparalleled support! Enjoy a special DocTalk offer: Visit GDEFY.com and get $20 off your $100 or more order with code "DOCTALK20". Experience ultimate comfort with GDEFY Shoes. Visit GDEFY.com today  Experience ultimate summer comfort with GDEFY Shoes. Visit GDEFY.com today. Husker Hounds Two locations in the Omaha area! Voted Best of  Omaha in 2024! 15 years running! 2-locations in the Omaha area and online at Husker Hounds dot com. Shop where all the fans do, including Dr. Rob Zatechka. A literal sea of red when you walk in, Husker Hounds has the largest selection of Husker gear anywhere. If you aren't close to Omaha, order online at Husker Hounds.  The Orr Law Group The Orr Law Group can handle all your litigation needs. Connor Orr is also our NIL expert and resident sports agent. Contact Connor at 402-408-6488, email him at connor@orrlawgrp.com, or go to orrlawgrp.com. Centris Federal Credit Union Centris is celebrating its 90th year! Centris is here for all your banking needs: home loans, car loans, personal loans, and more. Experience the advantage of membership at Centris Federal Credit Union, member NCUA. HUSKER MAX Also, a big thank you to HuskerMax.com for distributing the Doc Talk Podcast on their website. Husker Max has many voices, and that's why it's the go-to source for Husker News. Visit them often at HuskerMax.com!

With the Florida Panthers claiming the Eastern Conference title Wednesday night, will there be added pressure on VGK to wrap up its series against the Stars Thursday, so the Panthers don't get additional rest before the Cup Final begins. VGK has a commanding 3 games to none lead over Dallas. Pete DeBoer's Stars got routed in an ugly game on its home ice Tuesday night 4-0. It was a game in which Jamie Benn, the Stars Captain, crosschecked Mark Stone of VGK, in the face. The NHL came down hard on Benn in the aftermath as he was hit with a two-game suspension. With Benn and Evgenii Dadonov (lower body injury) out, DeBoer is scrambling on who to play in his lineup. He could go with an 11/7 structure in the game. Brett Howden of VGK is questionable to play in Game 4 Thursday night. We have our Locks of the Knight and predictions, plus is it superstitious to host the Campbell Trophy, if VGK wins?FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Florida Panthers claiming the Eastern Conference title Wednesday night, will there be added pressure on VGK to wrap up its series against the Stars Thursday, so the Panthers don't get additional rest before the Cup Final begins. VGK has a commanding 3 games to none lead over Dallas. Pete DeBoer's Stars got routed in an ugly game on its home ice Tuesday night 4-0. It was a game in which Jamie Benn, the Stars Captain, crosschecked Mark Stone of VGK, in the face. The NHL came down hard on Benn in the aftermath as he was hit with a two-game suspension. With Benn and Evgenii Dadonov (lower body injury) out, DeBoer is scrambling on who to play in his lineup. He could go with an 11/7 structure in the game. Brett Howden of VGK is questionable to play in Game 4 Thursday night. We have our Locks of the Knight and predictions, plus is it superstitious to host the Campbell Trophy, if VGK wins? FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Howard, COO of Arizona State University, is a Bronze Star recipient, Rhodes Scholar Oxford PhD, Harvard MBA, and Campbell Trophy award winner. 

A man of vision who has a proven record of championship success, head coach Nick Saban has returned the University of Alabama to the top of the college football landscape with his commitment to building the total program. After the victory over Clemson in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Saban joined Paul "Bear" Bryant as the only two coaches to win five national titles in the modern era. Beginning his 11th season in Tuscaloosa, Saban's uncompromising dedication to excellence in every phase of the program has resulted four national championships over the last seven years. A seven-time National Coach of the Year, Saban has achieved resounding success as a head coach and has earned a reputation as an outstanding tactician, leader, organizer and motivator. Those qualities have sparked impressive turnarounds at every stop of his career. Saban's consistent approach and disciplined leadership are the reasons his teams are known for exhibiting grit, determination and resilience, often overcoming adversity to achieve victory. Saban's 2016 squad completed an undefeated regular season for the first time since 2009 and secured the program's 26th SEC Championship – the third straight for the program – and the fourth in the last five years. The Tide defeated Washington in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (24-7), before dropping a stunning 34-31 game to Clemson in the CFP National Championship Game in Tampa, Fla. Alabama finished with a 14-1 record after defeating nine ranked teams and 11 teams that qualified for bowl games during the 2016 season. Alabama finished the year No. 2 in the national polls. Saban, who was named the SEC Coach of the Year and Munger Award National Coach of the Year (presented by the Maxwell Football Club), had five players earn first team All-America honors – Jonathan Allen, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Reuben Foster, Marlon Humphrey and Cam Robinson. Allen also captured the Nagurski Trophy and the Bednarik Award, both of which go to the national defensive player of the year, and the Hendricks Award as the nation's top defensive end, while Foster won the Butkus Award that is given to the nation's best linebacker, and Robinson captured the Outland Trophy. The senior class posted a NCAA-record 51-6 record from 2013-16 and a 64-7 over the last six years which is also the best in NCAA annals.   Saban has compiled a 205-61-1 (.770) record as a college head coach and has gone 112-13 (.896) in the past nine seasons in Tuscaloosa, which includes a 64-8 (.889) mark in regular season conference play. In 2016, the Tide reached the 10-win milestone for the ninth consecutive season and won 11 or more games for the sixth straight year, which extended the conference record. Saban is 12-2 all time in conference or national championship games. Alabama has been ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press poll for at least one week for nine straight years, which broke the all-time record of seven established by Miami (1986-92). Alabama extended its streak of consecutive weeks in the AP Top 25 to 145 weeks, the longest in school history. The 2015 team secured the Crimson Tide's fourth national championship in the last seven years. They became the first team to win back-to-back Southeastern Conference Championships in 17 years (Tennessee, 1997-98) and were the only program to earn an invitation to each of the first two College Football Playoffs. Saban led his team to victories in the final 12 games of the season, including wins at No. 8 Georgia, at No. 9 Texas A&M, vs. No. 4 LSU, at No. 17 Mississippi State, against No. 18 Florida in the SEC Championship Game, vs. No. 3 Michigan State in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl and over No. 1 Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. The senior class won a school-record 50 games (50-6) over their four years with three SEC Championships and two national titles. The Crimson Tide featured Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry, who also captured the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Player of the Year and Doak Walker Award. Ryan Kelly won the Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center. Linebacker Reggie Ragland was a finalist for the Butkus Award, Nagurski Trophy and the Bednarik Award, while A'Shawn Robinson was a finalist for Outland Trophy. The offensive line was also awarded the Joe Moore Award, which goes to the nation's toughest line. All four of the Tide's finalists garnered first team All-America honors, while Eddie Jackson was a second-team selection. Henry set school records for rushing yards (2,219), rushing touchdowns (28), rushing attempts (395) and all-purpose yardage (2,310). A trademark of Saban-coached teams, the Tide ranked among the nation's best on both sides of the ball, checking in at No. 1 in the country in rushing defense, No. 3 in total defense and scoring defense, and eighth in pass efficiency defense while averaging 199.9 rushing yards and 227.1 passing yards per game on offense. Special teams were also impressive in 2015 with Cyrus Jones setting the SEC record with four punt returns for touchdowns and place-kicker Adam Griffith connecting on 23 of his final 28 field goals. Saban's on-side kick call in the national championship game proved key, propelling the Crimson Tide to the program's 16th national title. In the classroom, the numbers were just as astounding, as UA had a nation-leading 29 graduates on the roster for the bowl game including three players with their master's degree in hand. He is the first coach to win back-to-back BCS national championships and has won five titles in his last 11 years of coaching college football. Saban is one of three college coaches in the poll era (since 1936) to win three national championships in four years, joining Frank Leahy of Notre Dame (1946-47, 1949) and Tom Osborne of Nebraska (1994-95, 1997). He is also just the second (Leahy) to win four titles in seven years. He is the second coach in the poll era to win at least five national championships (Paul "Bear" Bryant). Saban, the 2014 Bobby Dodd National Coach of the Year, led the Crimson Tide to the top seed in the first College Football Playoff at the 2015 Allstate Sugar Bowl, Alabama's 24th SEC Championship and a 12-2 record. Alabama won its final eight games to earn a spot in the playoff, including a closing gauntlet that included wins at No. 14 LSU, over No. 1 Mississippi State, against No. 15 Auburn and versus No. 14 Missouri in the SEC Championship. The 2014 senior class finished with a 48-6 record over four years and went to four straight New Year's Six Bowls, including national championships in 2011 and 2012. The Crimson Tide featured Heisman Trophy finalist and UA's first-ever Biletnikoff Award winner Amari Cooper and Nagurski Trophy and Thorpe Award finalist Landon Collins. Along with Cooper and Collins, Ray Guy Award finalist punter JK Scott, linebacker Trey DePriest and offensive guard Arie Kouandjio garnered first team All-America honors. SEC Championship Game MVP Blake Sims set school records for total offense (3,837 yards) and passing yards (3,487), while Cooper established UA marks in every receiving category. The Tide ranked among the nation's best on both sides of the ball, checking in at No. 6 in the country in scoring defense and 15th overall in scoring offense. In the classroom, Alabama had 22 graduates on the roster for the bowl game (tied for the most in the nation) and seven players with their master's degree in hand (first in the nation). Saban led the 2013 Alabama team to the Allstate Sugar Bowl, making a sixth straight New Year's bowl appearance and the third straight in a BCS bowl. That senior class posted a remarkable record of 60-7 over their last five years with four bowl wins and three national titles. Their record in the classroom was just as impressive as 28 Crimson Tide graduates took the field for the bowl matchup with Oklahoma. Senior quarterback AJ McCarron was named a first team All-American, won the Maxwell and Unitas Awards, and finished as the runner-up in the Heisman Trophy voting while directing one of the most productive offenses in school history. On the other side of the ball, senior linebacker C.J. Mosley took home Alabama's third Butkus Trophy and earned All-America honors for the second straight year as he led a defense that entered the bowl game ranked second nationally in fewest points allowed. Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and offensive tackle Cyrus Kouandjio joined McCarron and Mosley as first team All-Americans. Alabama remained at the forefront of the college football world in 2012 with an explosive offense and a retooled defense that maintained its place as one of the most dominant units in the nation. The Crimson Tide won the program's 23rd SEC championship (the most in league history) with a victory over Georgia that propelled Alabama into the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game, where they soundly defeated Notre Dame by a score of 42-14 to earn the school's 15th national title. For his efforts following the season, Saban was named the Bobby Bowden National Coach of the Year, his third such honor in his previous four years. Under Saban's guidance, Alabama boasted a 978 APR score that ranked 11th nationally in 2012 and second in the SEC. The Crimson Tide also had a 75 percent graduation rate, which was among the best in the nation. The Alabama defense led the nation in rush defense (76.4 ypg), total defense (250.0 ypg), and scoring defense (10.9 ppg) in 2012. The Tide offense ranked 12th nationally in scoring at 38.7 points per game, 16th nationally in rushing at 227.5 yards per game and set a school record with 542 points scored in 2012. The Crimson Tide featured four first team All-Americans in 2012, including two along the offensive line in center Barrett Jones and left guard Chance Warmack. A pair of defensive standouts also earned All-America honors in cornerback Dee Milliner and Mosley. Jones captured the Rimington Trophy, presented to the nation's best center, and the prestigious Campbell Award, as the student-athlete who best combined performance on the field, success in the classroom and service away from the field. The 2012 senior class set school and SEC records for wins, while garnering a 49-5 record since 2009, a mark that tied Nebraska's NCAA record 49 wins from 1994-97. It also broke the Cornhuskers' record (60 wins from 1993-97) for the most major college football victories in a five-year period with 61 (2008-12). The 2011 squad produced one of the most dominant defenses in the history of college football and captured Alabama's 14th national championship with a 21-0 victory over LSU in the BCS National Championship Game. The Tide defense led the nation in all major categories, becoming the second team since national statistics have been compiled, and the first since 1986 (Oklahoma), to accomplish that feat. UA allowed only 8.2 points per game, 183.6 total yards, 72.2 rushing yards, 111.5 passing yards and an 83.7 pass efficiency defense. Alabama finished with a 12-1 record. Saban's 2011 senior class won 48 games over the span of four seasons (2008-11). Seven members of the 2011 Crimson Tide (including five on defense) were recognized as first team All-Americans by major media outlets, while Jones took home Alabama's third Outland Trophy and Heisman Trophy finalist Trent Richardson received the Tide's first Doak Walker Award. The team was recognized with the Disney Spirit Award, which was presented to snapper Carson Tinker, for the team's response in the community following a tornado that devastated Tuscaloosa on April 27, 2011. Jones also received the ARA Sportsmanship Award and the Wuerffel Trophy. Saban's efforts earned him the Bobby Bowden National Coach of the Year Award. The Tide also had extensive success in the classroom with 38 SEC Academic Honor Roll selections (a league record) and produced one Academic All-American in Jones. Despite a young roster that listed only eight scholarship seniors, the 2010 Alabama team finished with its third consecutive 10-win season following a dominant 49-7 win over Michigan State in the Capital One Bowl. Five players were named first team All-SEC by either the AP or the league coaches, while six more earned second team All-SEC honors. Most impressively, two players (quarterback Greg McElroy and Jones) were named first team CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-Americans, which marked two consecutive years in which Alabama boasted two of the three CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-Americans in the SEC. McElroy, the ESPN Academic All-American of the Year, was named a National Football Foundation National-Scholar-Athlete as a finalist for the Campbell Trophy. The 2009 season at Alabama turned out to be one of the most memorable in program history, as the Tide compiled a perfect 14-0 mark and won the 2009 BCS National Championship by defeating Texas, 37-21, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Alabama earned a spot in the title game with a resounding 32-13 win over defending national champion Florida in the SEC Championship Game, as the Tide moved to No. 1 in both major polls. The SEC championship was the program's 22nd. On Dec. 12, 2009, more history was made for both Alabama and Saban when running back Mark Ingram became the first Heisman Trophy winner for both. Saban's 2009 squad also was prominent when it came to other honors, as Rolando McClain received the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker and six players earned first-team AP All-America status — a college football record. After the perfect 2009 season concluded, Saban was presented with the first Bobby Bowden National Coach of the Year Award. In addition to the on-field success, the 2009 Tide active roster featured a nation's-best 13 players who had already graduated. That number increased to 22 players with degrees for the bowl game. Saban's first Alabama team finished 7-6 in 2007, but the 2008 season saw a vastly improved squad take the field. Saban's influence had taken hold in Tuscaloosa and – behind a small and united senior class along with a talented group of newcomers – the Tide returned to national prominence. Alabama developed a reputation as the most physical football team in the country and methodically dominated the competition. Saban produced the largest win increase from year one to year two in school history, as the Tide went from a seven-win team in 2007 to 12 wins in 2008. Alabama swept through the 2008 regular season schedule with a 12-0 record, moving to No. 1 in all of the polls and capturing the SEC Western Division Championship before falling late to Florida in a hard-fought SEC Championship Game. The team's efforts earned them a trip to the Allstate Sugar Bowl for the 13th time in school history. Saban was named the 2008 Home Depot Coach of the Year at the ESPN Awards Show and won several other national coach-of-the-year honors including the FWAA/Eddie Robinson, Associated Press, Sporting News, Walter Camp Football Foundation and Liberty Mutual. Lessons learned from the 2007 season – which was capped with a win over Colorado in the Independence Bowl – no doubt carried into spring and summer preparations for the 2008 run. The win also continued an impressive streak for Saban as he has yet to have a losing season as a college head coach. Of the six losses in 2007, none was by more than seven points. In addition to an improvement in the win column from the year prior, the 2008 signing class was rated by many analysts as the best in the country. Off the field, the focus on academics by Saban and his staff made an immediate impact, as the 2007 team put together one of the finest academic fall semesters in school history. The freshman class set a solid foundation for their future at Alabama as they led the way with an impressive combined grade-point average of 3.10 in the fall. Before arriving in Tuscaloosa, Saban's most recent college head coaching stint was a five-season run at LSU that produced a record of 48-16 (.750), one national championship (2003), two Southeastern Conference championships, three SEC Western Division championships, and a 3-2 record in bowl games with two Sugar Bowl victories and a Peach Bowl win. LSU constructed a 28-12 (.700) record against SEC opponents under Saban's guidance. He was named the 2003 National Coach of the Year by the Associated Press and earned both the Paul W. "Bear" Bryant National Coach of the Year Award and the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award by the Football Writers Association of America. Saban was named SEC Coach of the Year twice (by The Birmingham News in 2001 and by the Associated Press in 2003) while at LSU. Saban took over the Alabama program after serving two seasons at the helm of the Miami Dolphins. Saban's teams showed marked improvement over the unit he inherited. Taking over a team that finished 4-12 in 2004, Saban led the 2005 Dolphins to a 9-7 record, the third-biggest turnaround in the NFL that season and the second-highest victory turnaround for a Dolphins team in any non-strike season. Most impressively, the Dolphins finished 2005 on a six-game winning streak to end the year, the longest streak in the NFL that season. Prior to his stint at Miami, Saban's impact on the LSU program transcended the success on the field. His commitment to building the total program, placing education first and instilling discipline with responsibility on and off the field transformed the Tigers into a force on the national stage. LSU produced 84 Academic All-SEC honorees in Saban's five seasons, including 25 members of the 2003 national championship squad. LSU's graduation rate for football players improved dramatically under his watch and two players – offensive tackle Rodney Reed (2002 and 2003) and offensive lineman Rudy Niswanger (2004) – earned first team Academic All-America honors. Linebacker Bradie James earned a postgraduate scholarship from the National Football Foundation (2003). Saban also spearheaded a $15 million fundraising effort to construct a new academic center for student-athletes at LSU, and he and his players were active in community involvement in the Baton Rouge area, taking part in community service projects, visiting schools to mentor children, and taking time to visit local hospitals on a regular basis. More than 50 of Saban's LSU players earned their college degrees, in addition to 28 who were selected in the NFL draft (seven in both 2004 and 2006). Named head coach at LSU on Nov. 30, 1999, Saban led an immediate turnaround of a program that had suffered through seven losing seasons during the 1990s. His 48 victories over five seasons ranked third among Division I-A head coaches during that time. Saban, Paul Dietzel and current LSU head coach Les Miles are the only coaches in the program's history to post multiple 10-win seasons. Saban, Dietzel and Bernie Moore are the only head coaches in Tiger history to win two SEC titles. Saban's 2000 Tigers rebounded from two straight losing seasons to post an 8-4 record, capped by a 31-20 win over No. 15 Georgia Tech in the Peach Bowl. Victories over Tennessee and Mississippi State highlighted that season, along with a key road win at Ole Miss. The 2001 Tigers improved to 10-3 overall and won the program's first outright SEC title since 1986 with a 31-20 win over second-ranked Tennessee in the SEC Championship Game. An impressive second half against the Volunteers was a trademark of Saban's coaching acumen, as LSU outscored the Vols 21-3 in the final half to erase a 17-10 deficit. They won the game despite the absence of starting quarterback Rohan Davey and running back LaBrandon Toefield. Sparked by one of the most prolific offenses in the nation, a unit that averaged 451.5 yards per game, the Tigers capped the 2001 season with a 47-34 defeat of Big Ten champion Illinois in the Sugar Bowl, LSU's first victory in a New Year's Day bowl game since 1968. Stifling defense was the trademark of the 2002 Tigers. LSU posted an 8-5 record and a second straight New Year's Day bowl appearance. The Tigers, who faced Texas in the Cotton Bowl, held opponents to under 275 yards per game through the season's first six games and scored a school-record 30 or more points in six straight games. LSU just missed winning a second consecutive SEC West title, as a last-minute comeback by Arkansas in the regular-season finale prevented LSU from another appearance in the SEC Championship Game. That LSU team overcame the midseason loss of starting quarterback Matt Mauck, free safety Damien James and Toefield in successive weeks to make a run at an SEC Western Division title. Saban's philosophy of "out of yourself and into the team" paid huge dividends in 2003. The Tigers produced a 13-1 record, won their second SEC championship and earned the school's second national championship with a squad that was among the nation's most dominant on both sides of the line of scrimmage. The LSU offense scored a school-record 475 points (33.9 per game) while holding 13 of 14 opponents to fewer than 20 points. LSU's defense ranked first nationally in points allowed per game (11.0) and total defense (252.0 yards per game). After a 7-1 start, LSU ended the season with six dominating victories by an average margin of 35-10. An impressive 34-13 victory over Georgia in the 2003 SEC title game paved LSU's way to an appearance in the BCS Championship Game against top-ranked Oklahoma. The Tigers produced a dominant defensive effort against the Sooners in the Sugar Bowl, limiting the Sooners to 154 yards of total offense in a 21-14 victory. Saban's final LSU team in 2004 overcame the loss of 13 players from the 2003 squad who went on to NFL rosters, posting a 9-3 record while producing the SEC's best rushing offense (200.7 yards per game). The Tiger defense ranked third nationally during the regular season in total defense (249.9 yards per game) and passing defense (145.4 yards per game), allowing only 15.9 points per contest. Over its final six games, the 2004 LSU defense allowed only 12 points in the second half on the way to a berth in the Capital One Bowl against Iowa – LSU's fourth consecutive January bowl berth (a first for the Tiger program). Saban served as head coach at Michigan State from 1995-99, his second stint at the East Lansing school as he also spent 1983-87 as the Spartans' defensive coordinator/secondary coach. After playing in only one bowl game in the previous four years, Michigan State made four postseason appearances in Saban's five years at the helm. Saban led MSU to a 34-24-1 (.585) record. In 1999, Saban led his final Spartans team to a No. 7 national ranking, finishing in a tie for second place in the Big Ten. The Spartans defeated Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State in the same year for the first time since 1965 and recorded six wins at home for the first time since the 1912 season. The Spartans' performance that year landed them a spot in the Citrus Bowl. Michigan State led the Big Ten in rushing defense (77.0 ypg) and total defense (299.0 ypg) while ranking fifth nationally in rushing defense and 11th in total defense. The MSU offense averaged 31.0 points per game. Saban was the first coach in school history to put the Spartans in postseason bowl games in each of his first three seasons – as he led Michigan State to the Independence Bowl in 1995, the Sun Bowl in 1996 and the Aloha Bowl in 1997. Before Michigan State, Saban spent four seasons (1991-94) as defensive coordinator with the Cleveland Browns under head coach Bill Belichick. The Browns went from allowing the most points (462) in the NFL prior to Saban's arrival to allowing the fewest points (204) in the league in 1994, the sixth-fewest points surrendered in NFL history at the time. In each of Saban's four years guiding the Browns defense, they never permitted an average of more than 19.2 points per game. He built a reputation as one of the finest defensive coaches in the league and also was heavily involved in the team's player personnel and scouting process. Saban's first head coaching position came at the University of Toledo in 1990, as he guided the Rockets to a record of 9-2 that year, finishing as co-champions of the Mid-American Conference. The Rockets ranked among the NCAA leaders in both total defense (12th at 284.8 ypg) and scoring defense (16th at 16.2 ppg) and missed posting an undefeated record by a mere five points. Saban joined Toledo after serving as secondary coach with the Houston Oilers for two seasons under Jerry Glanville (1988-89), his first NFL coaching position. He quickly made an impact on the Oilers defense, as the team's secondary tied for fourth in the AFC in 1988 with 21 interceptions and then tied for second in the conference in 1989 with 22 picks. In his first stint at Michigan State, Saban served as secondary coach and defensive coordinator under George Perles from 1983-87. Saban played an integral part in helping the Spartans make three postseason bowl appearances, including a Big Ten championship in 1987 and a 20-17 victory over Southern California in the 1988 Rose Bowl. Michigan State led the nation in rushing defense in 1987, (61.2 ypg) and ranked second in scoring defense (12.4 ppg). A native of Fairmont, W. Va., Saban is a 1973 graduate of Kent State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in business. He earned a master's degree in sports administration from Kent State in 1975. Born Oct. 31, 1951, Saban and his wife, the former Terry Constable, have two children, Nicholas and Kristen. They have been married for 44 years and are enjoying the company of their granddaughter, Amélie, a daughter-in-law Kelsé and son-in-law Adam Setas. Saban co-authored "Tiger Turnaround" in 2001, documenting his first two years at LSU. He then co-authored "How Good Do You Want to Be?" in 2005, a book that offers real-life principles for success at work and at home. In addition to their work as fundraisers for LSU's Student-Athlete Academic Center, the Sabans supported several charitable and civic projects in Louisiana. The largest of those efforts was with the Children's Miracle Network, for which Terry and Nick Saban raised more than $100,000 per year. At Michigan State, the Sabans started the Nick's Kids Foundation, which they have continued in Tuscaloosa, a vibrant example of their continuing concern for disadvantaged children. Since Nick and Terry arrived in Tuscaloosa, nearly $6 million has been distributed to students, teachers and children's causes at over 150 charities through the Nick's Kids Foundation. The Sabans also have played a big role in tornado relief efforts in Tuscaloosa and the surrounding areas. Immediately following the devastating storm on April 27, 2011, Nick and Terry visited shelters where they paid for and served meals to those in need. Through Nick's Kids, the Sabans joined with Project Team Up and Habitat for Humanity in helping to rebuild 15 homes lost in the tornado. After the Crimson Tide's 16th national championship in 2015, the Sabans began work on the 16th Habitat for Humanity home. With support and donations from the Sabans, St. Francis Catholic Church broke ground on the Saban Catholic Student Center. In receiving the 2008 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award, Saban was awarded a $50,000 gift at the A-Day Game. He designated the gift for Nick's Kids, as well as an additional $20,000 gift for The University of Alabama scholarship fund. In June of 2008, the Sabans announced a $1 million gift to benefit Alabama's first-generation scholarship program. The gift has a special meaning to the Sabans, as both Nick and Terry were first-generation graduates.

This audio is from my Vitality Explorer discussion at the Campbell Trophy Summit. We discuss three stories and three lessons.Here are the three stories:ANYTHING IS POSSIBLETHE SHOVEL NEXT TO THE GRAVEFOUR MILE BEACHHere are the three lessons:CULTIVATE CLOSENESSTHINK WITH TIME IN MINDPINPOINT YOUR PURPOSEI hope you enjoy the audio. Please post your comments below and please share this with your network. Get full access to Vitality Explorer News from Allan Mishra, MD at vitalityexplorers.substack.com/subscribe

Hour 3 kicks off with Football at Four as we take a listen to Graham Glasgow from Dove Valley and Tyler lays out why his injury and mindset could make him the odd man out! Also, Gabriel Landeskog said what about the Campbell Trophy? Hot Take Tuesday is led by a prediction that the Avs will win it all in 5, the guys react! Our Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive to discuss what he saw in Game of the Avs Series-clinching win! Troy also talks about what happened at Dove Valley on Tuesday and what else to expect this week!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Howard is a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he earned a B.S. in political science in 1991. A Rhodes Scholar, he earned his doctorate in politics at the University of Oxford and an M.B.A. with distinction from the Harvard Business School, and in 2018 received the school's Alumni Achievement Award. Dr. Howard earned a Bronze Star for service in Afghanistan, and also served with the elite Joint Special Operations Command and as the Reserve Air Attaché to Liberia. Dr. Howard won the Campbell Trophy, the nation's highest academic award for a senior college football player. He also is a member of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics and a former member of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee Prior to his appointment as president of RMU, Dr. Howard for six years was the president of Hampden-Sydney College, near Richmond, Va. During Dr. Howard's tenure as president, enrollment, retention, and alumni giving increased. Previously he served as vice president for leadership and strategic initiatives at the University of Oklahoma, where he also served as the director of the Honors College Leadership Center and a President's Associates Presidential Professor. The Caring Economy made it onto FeedSpots Top 30 CSR Podcasts Don't forget to check out my book that inspired this podcast series, The Caring Economy: How to Win With Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toby-usnik/support

The Sooners are 9-0 headed into the bye week and Jeremiah and Brayden share their excitement on this week's episode. The guys break down their win against Texas Tech and Brayden talks his big week which included his first touchdown of the season. They are then joined by OU captain and Campbell Trophy finalist Patrick Fields who talks about his passions off the field and success on it, including his interception on Saturday which ended in him running over a cheerleader (she's okay). We end with listener questions. 

The Locked On Utes Podcast for September 30, 2021 Pac-12 released their TV schedule for the upcoming season, we talk about why Utah gets so many late night games and how recruiting can help with both scheduling and TV windows. Keegan Markgraff Named a Semifinalist for William V. Campbell Trophy. Utah Football faces the task of having to move on after a week of tragedy, what will the team need to do in order to help get back on the path of healing, and how can football help? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock Get it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Acho - NFL Star Linebacker turned ESPN Analyst teaches us how to 'Let The World See You' -- I am super blessed to be able to call Sam Acho a great friend! If you think you have seen an infectious smile before, wait until you see Sam's! If you think you have heard passion with purpose on a mission to serve, wait until  you hear Sam's message!! (From Sam's Amazon Author Page) His book: Let the World See You  https://www.amazon.com/Let-World-See-You-Fakes-ebook/dp/B085XN6JHC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=let+the+world+see+you&qid=1626351542&s=digital-text&sr=1-1   Sam Acho is an author, a public speaker, a humanitarian, and a committed Christian. He is also currently a linebacker in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Texas, where received the William V. Campbell Trophy for being college football's top scholar-athlete. He won the NCAA Top VIII award that recognizes the top eight student-athletes in all of sports. And he was named the 2010 Male Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year. In 2011, Sam was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals and played four seasons as a linebacker with the team, before signing with the Chicago Bears for the 2015-2016 season. In 2016 and 2017, Sam was the Bears' nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, the league's only award that recognizes both civic and professional contributions. He served on the leadership committee for both the Cardinals and the Bears. He is also the vice president of the NFL Players Association, an organization in which he has served since his second year in the NFL. Sam is the founder and president of Athletes for Justice, an organization that works to unite professional athletes and everyday athletes to fight injustices around the world. He has been featured in Super Bowl commercials highlighting his social justice efforts in the city of Chicago. Sam has spent time with organizations, such as International Justice Mission, the American Diabetes Association, and the Clinton Global Initiative. He has lobbied Congress to change laws as it relates to justice related issues both inside and outside the United States. He hosts The Home Team podcast and is a frequent guest on ESPN. -- ----------- Chili Sleep Welcome to the BEST night of sleep, EVERY night!!! Wellness isn't all about having the perfect diet or the best trainers. It's about recovering + adding to your overall health with sufficient quality sleep. Cooling in the middle of the night not only keeps you sleeping but can also up to double your deep sleep. You pay more for cooling your home in six months than you do for a chili pad or ooler that can last for a long long time! Honestly the biggest difference maker I ever made in optimizing my sleep to the MAX!   NURSE20  20%  Cube Sleep System with Chilipad® Cool Mesh™ NURSE15   15% OOLER® Sleep System with Chilipad® Cool Mesh™     Click the link below!! https://trk.chilisleep.com/SH79 ----------- LMNT DrinkLMNT.com/DavidNurse  Popular electrolyte drinks on the market have low amounts of electrolytes and miss the mark on the “optimal ratio”. LMNT Recharge gives you more electrolytes in the ideal ratio. 1000 mgSODIUM 200 mgPOTASSIUM 60 mgMAGNESIUM WITHOUT THE DODGY STUFF What we DON'T consume is just as important as what we DO consume. No Sugar No Gluten No Fillers No Artificial Ingredients Paleo & Keto Friendly   ------   NUZEST A plant protein from Premium European Golden Peas Arguably the finest quality and best tasting plant protein on the planet. Sourced from peas grown in the rich soils of Northern France and processed in Belgium using a patented water-based technique, Clean Lean Protein is the benchmark for “Clean Label”, “Free From” supplements. It's amino acid profile, extremely smooth texture, pleasant taste, and 98% digestibility rating have made Clean Lean Protein a popular choice for everyone, not just plant-based consumers.   • Highly digestible • Easy on the stomach • 98% digestibility rating • No common allergens • Very low anti-nutritional factors • No lectins, very low in phytates • No emulsifiers or gums • Very fine particle size for maximum absorption   Coupon: Pivot20 (gives 20% off first purchase, excluding sale items, bundles, subscriptions and gift cards) Link to share: https://nuzest.us/pivot    —- —- CONTINUED GROWTH Join the 1% Newsletter at www.davidnurse.com for 1% weekly improvement emails!  Contact David for in-depth personal coaching at info@davidnurse.com MY BEST SELLING BOOK PIVOT & GO! https://www.amazon.com/Pivot-Go-Blueprint-Redefine-Achieve/dp/1645431118 My PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT BREAKTHROUGH COACHING TEAM https://david-nurse-inc.mykajabi.com/be-the-breakthrough   ————-

Micah Kiser is going into his 4th season as a middle linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams. He won the Campbell Trophy in 2017, he was an Academic All-American at UVA, and was twice named to the First Team All-ACC.He’s taught me a lot about football over the years, and he’s already overcome several setbacks in the NFL with persistence and determination.This is a fascinating conversation about Micah’s approach to learning and teaching football, his style of leadership, accountability, and lessons he’s learned along the way.Timestamps(4:43) Micah’s approach to learning and teaching football(8:16) Setting priorities(12:36) Leadership during transition, and what changed for Virginia in December 2015(19:11) Takeaways from the 2016 season(23:20) Being 400% committed and accountable(30:41) Transferring habits to the NFL(34:26) NFL honors(41:03) Lessons learned that will help Micah run his future organization (49:48) 25th hourIf you enjoy the podcast, writing a short review on Apple podcasts would go a long way in attracting a larger audience and more fantastic guests. 

The guys open the program talking about Brady White winning the Campbell Trophy & Devonta Smith winning the Heisman. After, Greg & Eli talk Grizzlies. Following that, Teresa Walker joins to talk Titans.

Matt Noonan and James Baker of In The D3FB Huddle cap the work week with a brand new 'Football Friday' Podcast - the duo discusses some recent news regarding winter and spring NCAA D-III Tournaments to the XFL returning in the spring of 2022. Additionally, Baker and Noonan highlight various NCAA D-III football players that were named semifinals for the 2020 William V. Campbell Trophy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support

Welcome to a brand-new episode of the PeayCast, presented by CDE Lightband! Casey is sad. Blake Mitchell is a nominee for the National Football Foundation's Campbell Trophy. The tennis folks did something. Codey Bates of the men's basketball team, he of the 112-pair shoe collection and impeccable style, is this week's guest. Audio Intro: Halsey, "You Should Be Sad" Bates Intro/Outro: Meek Mill, "Blue Notes" Audio Outro: ZZ Ward, "Help Me Mama"

Lincoln -- University of Nebraska defensive linemen Ben Stille was recognized Thursday morning as one of 199 semifinals for the 2020 William V. Campbell Trophy® Presented by Mazda.

Welcome to a brand-new episode of the PeayCast, presented by CDE Lightband! Casey is sad. Blake Mitchell is a nominee for the National Football Foundation's Campbell Trophy. The tennis folks did something. Codey Bates of the men's basketball team, he of the 112-pair shoe collection and impeccable style, is this week's guest. Audio Intro: Halsey, "You Should Be Sad" Bates Intro/Outro: Meek Mill, "Blue Notes" Audio Outro: ZZ Ward, "Help Me Mama"

Words can sow an idea into someone's life journey from an early age. This happened to Brandon Roberts, MD, when someone told him he should be a doctor. Without even knowing what it would take to do it, Brandon took the thought and saw it through to fruition in his own life and now seeks to plant similar seeds in the next generation of leaders. Brandon also shares what it was like winning the Academic Heisman and why he decided to give the trophy back to his alma mater, Washington University in St. Louis. Episode References:Heisman Trophy winners - https://www.heisman.com/heisman-winners/William V. Campbell Trophy winners (Academic Heisman) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_V._Campbell_TrophyThe Catcher in the Rye - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Catcher_in_the_Rye4 stories Brandon would want to hear:Barack Obama - https://barackobama.com/Muhammad Ali - https://www.biography.com/athlete/muhammad-aliJackie Robinson - https://www.biography.com/athlete/jackie-robinsonHarriet Tubman - https://www.biography.com/activist/harriet-tubmanFollow and learn more about Brandon at: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.roberts.980315https://www.instagram.com/brobby39/https://twitter.com/brobby39

Justin Herbert wins the Campbell Trophy, an Oregon Football assistant has been named the head coach at UNLV and Oregon Women’s Basketball gets word on an eligibility waiver. Joey Mac and guests break it all down on Duck Insider. #GoDucks

Paul Martino and Randy Komisar chat with Silicon Valley Advisor David Kinser about why the National Football Foundation’s William V. Campbell Trophy was more important to Bill than his work at Apple, Google or Intuit combined. They discuss how loyalty was a make-or-break in Bill’s tribe, and why David’s children still look up to Bill to this day.

John Urschel is a respected mathematician pursuing his PhD at MIT. He is also a former offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens. He may seem like a walking contradiction, but Urschel’s experiences on the field and in the classroom have brought him closer to understanding how emotion and reason, the body and the mind, are always working together. In MIND AND MATTER: A Life in Math and Football, co-written by Louisa Thomas, Urschel’s partner and an accomplished author and journalist, he invites readers into his unique life, where math and athletics both provide a path to make sense of the world around him. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:John Urschel is a former offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens and a PhD candidate at MIT. He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mathematics from Penn State, and in 2013, he won the Sullivan Award, given to “the most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States,” and the Campbell Trophy, awarded to the country's top scholar-athlete in college football. He co-wrote this book, with his partner, Louisa Thomas. John and Louisa live in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with their daughter. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

Show from 6/12/19Full house in this episode of Wharton Moneyball! At the top of the show our hosts get into the biggest sports news of the week, the NBA finals, Durant's injury and the Warriors victory in Toronto. Then former NFL Offensive Lineman turned MIT PHD in Mathematics, John Urschel, joins the show to talk about how he used his intelligence to help him excel on and off the field as well as his brand new book, “Mind and Matter: A Life in Math and Football.” Plus learn how TrackMan data in the MLB is useful in player development. Guests:John Urschel - Former offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens and a PhD candidate at MIT. He has a bachelor's and master's degree in mathematics from Penn State, and in 2013, he won the Sullivan Award, given to “the most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States,” and the Campbell Trophy, awarded to the country's top scholar-athlete in college football. He is also the Author of the new book, “Mind and Matter: A Life in Math and Football.”Follow him on Twitter: @JohnCUrschelCheck out his book: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Matter-Life-Math-Football/dp/0735224862John Olshan - General Manager of TrackMan, a technology used by all 30 MLB teams today.Follow TrackMan on Twitter: @TrackManBB Visit TrackMan Sites: https://trackmangolf.com/what-we-track https://baseball.trackman.com/Zach Day - Former Major League Pitcher and he is now the Manager of Insights and Player Development at TrackMan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Urschel is a former offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens and a PhD candidate at MIT. He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mathematics from Penn State, and in 2013, he won the Sullivan Award, given to “the most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States,” and the Campbell Trophy, awarded to the country's top scholar-athlete in college football. He co-wrote this book, with his partner, Louisa Thomas.

In this week's episode of the CavsCorner Podcast, we discuss UVa's bowl destination and matchup, Micah Kiser winning the Campbell Trophy, and the basketball team's loss to WVU and what the first nine games of the season have taught us about this years squad.

Bob and Chris talk to Mason Hampton Boise State center, about his trip to New York as a Campbell Trophy finalist, known as the academic Heisman, including by Hampton was able to meet Peyton Manning.

Bob and Chris discuss if there are too many bowl games in college football, what is the most important position in football, Mason Hampton discuss his trip to New York for the Campbell Trophy, and Jake Letarski gives his fantasy playoff advice.

The “Presidential Priorities” series consist of a monthly interview between Brandon Busteed, Gallup’s Executive Director of Education, and Presidents of colleges and universities who have partnered with Gallup to publicly release GPI reports on their alumni and/or students. The interview highlights key insights from the GPI reports and is a great opportunity for Presidents to share their reactions to the GPI results and discuss ideas and implications for current and future practices at their campus and across higher education. To learn about Gallup's Higher Education offerings, visit http://www.gallup.com/services/170939/higher-education.aspx. Presidential Priorities is a Gallup Education live webcast. DR. CHRISTOPHER B. HOWARD became the eighth president of Robert Morris University in suburban Pittsburgh on February 1, 2016. Dr. Howard is a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he earned a B.S. in political science in 1991. A Rhodes scholar, he earned his doctorate in politics at Oxford University and an M.B.A. with distinction from the Harvard Business School. He received the Campbell Trophy, the highest academic award in the country presented to a senior college football player. A retired Air Force reserve lieutenant colonel, Dr. Howard served as a helicopter pilot after earning his doctorate, and then became an intelligence officer for the elite Joint Special Operations Command. Defense Secretary William Cohen asked Dr. Howard to accompany a 1999 U.S. delegation to South Africa as a political-military advisor. He was called back to active duty during 2003 in Afghanistan, and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. Dr. Howard also served as the Reserve Air Attaché to Liberia. Prior to his appointment as president of RMU, Dr. Howard for six years was the president of Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. He previously served as vice president for leadership and strategic initiatives at the University of Oklahoma. He also enjoyed a successful career in the corporate world, working at General Electric and Bristol-Myers Squibb.