UC's Jones 'That's My Boy Award' Speaker

University of Cincinnati football coach Butch Jones is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the 45th National Football Foundation’s “That’s My Boy” award banquet Feb. 28 at the Westin at 7 p.m.

The award is based upon the accumulation of points in football achievements, academic achievement and extracurricular and community activities. The award will be announced at the Scholar-Athlete Dinner in the Presidential Ballroom. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the dinner at 7 p.m.

The finalists for Ohio’s award: Joe Burger, La Salle; Sean Horan, Kings; Spencer Howard, Western Brown; Max Kadish, Wyoming; Brandon Kamp, Oak Hills; Sha’Khil Kelly, Withrow; Cody Lotton, Ross; Josh Thiel, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy and Luke Wurzelbacher of Badin.


Bernie Barre, former Wyoming and Beechwood football coach, will receive the NFF chapter’s “Lifetime Achievement” award.

Barre announced Jan. 2 he would retire from education and coaching at the conclusion of Wyoming’s school year. Barre has a 317-108 coaching record overall, including 182-54 at Wyoming the past 21 years.

Article here.

Jonathan Tighe selected as "That's My Boy" finalist

Senior Jonathan Tighe has been selected as a finalist for the 2011 That's My Boy award.

The Southwest Ohio Football Coaches Association (SWOFCA) web site states that, "The National Football Foundation-College Football Hall Of Fame/SWOFCA 'That's My Boy' Award is the most prestigious award for which a student-athlete in the Tri-State can be nominated."

The award is based on achievement in Football (up to 40 points), Academics (up to 40 points) and Activities (up to 20 points).  Factors considered for each:

Football - All-State, SWOFCA All-City, All-League, All-District, Varsity Letters in Football, Team Captain

Academics - College Board (ACT/SAT) scores, Class Rank, GPA, National Merit Scholar, National Honor Society

Activities - Class Officer, Student Council, Non-Football Varsity Sports letters, Organizations and Activities

Wyoming has been well represented in the past - Harry Meisner (WHS '10) and Jeff King (WHS '07) have been recent finalists.  Cowboys who won the award include 2010 WHS Hall of Fame Inductee Ahmed Plummer in 1995 and Assistant Varsity Football Coach Tom Berger in 1976.

The winner will be named March 3rd.



Click to enlarge.  Sorry - didn't have pictures of JT studying or Student Council-ing.



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