Making a decade of memories Around the Nation Keith McMillan might get a few days off here and there, but Around the Nation never dies. That's why Keith opened up his column this week to the readers. As part of Around the Nation's season-long recognition of D3football.com's 10th anniversary, readers were invited to send their favorite Division III football memories of the past 10 years. And what we got was a great set of some of your great moments. Read on for more in this week's Around the Nation. | ||
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Westemeyer, Robbins receive postgrad honor Augustana offensive lineman Blaine Westemeyer and Hardin-Simmons wide receiver ZaVious Robbins were named finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame (NFF). As finalists, they will receive an $18,000 post-graduate scholarship and have a chance to win the HealthSouth endowed Campbell Trophy, previously known as the Draddy Trophy. They were selected from a pool of 154 semifinalists among all NCAA divisions and the NAIA. Candidates are nominated by their schools, must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of eligibility, have a grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, have outstanding football ability as a first team player and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship. Blaine Westemeyer has started for three years on the Augustana offensive line and has helped the Vikings lead the CCIW in rushing for three years. Westemeyer has a 3.93 grade point average as a biochemistry major, was awarded the Augustana Summer Research Fellowship in 2008 and received a grant from the University of Utah earlier this year to perform cellular protein research. Westemeyer is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and an active participant in the Athletes-Giving-Back community outreach program. He also serves as a hospice volunteer. ZaVious Robbins is Hardin-Simmons' all-time leader in kickoff return yards and was all-conference as a receiver and kick returner in the ASC. He has a 3.90 grade point average as a marketing major and was named the University's most outstanding marketing student. Robbins also volunteers for Meals on Wheels and the Keep Abilene Beautiful program. | ||
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