Rudolph Named Finalist for the Bobby Bowden Award
December 08, 2017 | Cowboy Football
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph is one of four national finalists for the 2017 Bobby Bowden Award, which is presented annually in conjunction with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to the Division I player who "epitomizes a student-athlete as he represents God, his family, his institution and his community."
Other criteria include that the honoree conducts himself as an exemplary model in the classroom, on the field, on the campus and in the community.
Rudolph is Oklahoma State's most active player in community service activities. He is a regular participant in OSU's Coaches vs. Cancer program and makes frequent appearances at local elementary schools and churches. His volunteer work with numerous community organizations has included service with Coaches vs. Cancer, Read Across America, the YMCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Tim Tebow's Night To Shine Prom, Future Farmers of America, Grace Living Center (Nursing Home), Stillwater Medical Center, Nike N7, University Heights Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, the Manning Passing Academy and more.
On the field, Rudolph finished the regular season as the leading passer in the FBS, both in terms of passing yards (4,553) and passing yards per game (379.4) and he also leads the FBS in points responsible for per game (22.5).
Rudolph has received numerous other accolades this season, including being named the winner of the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and recognition by the Maxwell Award, Jason Witten Man of the Year Award, the Wuerffel Trophy, the Manning Award and the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
He is joined as a Bobby Bowden Award finalist by Micah Kiser of Virginia, Dorian O'Daniel of Clemson and Harrison Phillips of Stanford.
Rudolph would be second Cowboy to win the award, as tight end Billy Bajema took home the honor in 2004.
The Bobby Bowden Award ceremony will take place on Jan. 7, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Other criteria include that the honoree conducts himself as an exemplary model in the classroom, on the field, on the campus and in the community.
Rudolph is Oklahoma State's most active player in community service activities. He is a regular participant in OSU's Coaches vs. Cancer program and makes frequent appearances at local elementary schools and churches. His volunteer work with numerous community organizations has included service with Coaches vs. Cancer, Read Across America, the YMCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Tim Tebow's Night To Shine Prom, Future Farmers of America, Grace Living Center (Nursing Home), Stillwater Medical Center, Nike N7, University Heights Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, the Manning Passing Academy and more.
On the field, Rudolph finished the regular season as the leading passer in the FBS, both in terms of passing yards (4,553) and passing yards per game (379.4) and he also leads the FBS in points responsible for per game (22.5).
Rudolph has received numerous other accolades this season, including being named the winner of the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and recognition by the Maxwell Award, Jason Witten Man of the Year Award, the Wuerffel Trophy, the Manning Award and the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
He is joined as a Bobby Bowden Award finalist by Micah Kiser of Virginia, Dorian O'Daniel of Clemson and Harrison Phillips of Stanford.
Rudolph would be second Cowboy to win the award, as tight end Billy Bajema took home the honor in 2004.
The Bobby Bowden Award ceremony will take place on Jan. 7, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.
