Nashville Police Chief john drake I will receive the highest award- fred russell Distinguished Americans – Wednesday from the Nashville Football Foundation and the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the College Football Hall of Fame.
The presentation will take place at the group's annual awards banquet at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs.
Drake was a three-sport athlete who participated in football, wrestling, and track at East Nashville High School. He believed it was the discipline he developed then that helped him embrace leadership roles, especially with the Gray Eagles football team, and rise through the ranks in the Metropolitan Police Department, where he was named chief in 2020.
Drake was a two-way starter at offensive guard and defensive end. He served as team captain every year from middle school through high school except for his sophomore season.
As a captain, Drake once kicked East's starting quarterback off the team because he didn't believe certain drills needed to be executed properly.
Drake demonstrated outstanding leadership skills on the wrestling team that coaches could not believe. Charlie Dahlgrenhad just taken over the program and named Drake an assistant coach. Dahlgren compensated Drake by paying for his tuxedo for prom.
After playing football for one semester at Middle Tennessee State University, Drake decided to leave the team to work part-time to care for his family. His father was blind and his mother was disabled.
Coached a local high school soccer team for many years. Maurice Fitzgerald receive roy kramer Contribute to the football award at the banquet. Fitzgerald coached at Pearl Cone, Stratford and Hillsboro during his 36-year career. He compiled a career record of 151-101, led Pearl Cone to back-to-back Class 4A state championships (1996 and 1997) and led Hillsboro to the 5A playoffs in four consecutive seasons (2017-2020).
of rick regen Community Volunteer of the Year Award goes to Pearl Cone public address announcer Orlando “Catfish” Pender And that art denmus The Excellent Official Award is Kris Humphries.
Past president of the branch bob hydeThe award will be received by the longtime Tennessee Titans executive who passed away last June after a 15-month battle with cancer. bonnie sloan Posthumously awarded the Courage Award.
High school and college players honored, including Mount Juliet tight end/linebacker Garret de Araujo Jorge (Admiral William P. Lawrence Award); Franklin Road Academy running back Ty Clark (Bob Sullins Inspiration Award); Lebanese defensive back bryce niezic (Joe L. Warden/Jack Redgren) Courage Award); East Nashville wide receiver Danthony Lanier (Jim Ballom) Spirit Award); 100th Anniversary Defensive Back Cody Williamson (Harold “Cotton” Clark/Scott Brunette) Spirit Award) and Sewanee Defensive Lineman quinn johnson (CR Bickerstaff/Bill Pace Scholar/Athlete Award.
Seventy former high school football players from Middle Tennessee will receive college scholarships from the NFF at the banquet.
Former MTSU football coach and athletics director boots donnelly His many years of accomplishments will be recognized. Mr. Donnelly resigned from his position on the NFF Board of Directors in 2023.
Vanderbilt University Names Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Thirteen people were selected for the Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024, which was inducted over the weekend.
What the class includes Gonzalez “AJ” Austin (tennis), Simone Charlie (soccer/track and field), joey cola (baseball), phil cox (basketball), bowling fitzgerald (athletic trainer), Tom Galbius (football), Dennis Harrison (football), Zuzana Klimesova (basketball), lindsay mclean (athletic trainer), frank mordica (football), Sarah Riske (tennis), whit taylor (football) and Joe Worden (Athletic trainer).
Dinah Shore Received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Vanderbilt's Frank Secker is an SEC legend.
Vanderbilt is a former Commodores guard. frank secker Recognized as an SEC Legend at the SEC Basketball Tournament. The tournament will be held at Bridgestone Arena from March 13th to 17th.
Secker, who played from 1993 to 1996, was second-team All-SEC as a senior and third-team All-SEC as a junior. He also captained the Commodores during his junior and senior seasons. He totaled 1,317 points and 214 stolen bases, which tied program records.
Secker will be recognized during halftime of Vanderbilt's first game of the tournament.
Belmont's Dylan Windler signs with Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks sign former Belmont standout dylan windler A two-party contract begins Monday.The Hawks were able to sign the 27-year-old Windler after he converted. trent forest For standard transactions.
Windler was on a two-way contract with the Lakers but was waived on Saturday to make room for a post player. Harry Giles.
Windler was selected 26th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. His first three years were spent with the Cavaliers, averaging 3.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 84 games.
PGA Tennessee Section 2024 Schedule Announced
The PGA Tennessee Division announced its 2024 tournament schedule this week.
Major tournaments include:
∎ April 1st: Club Car Pro Official Championship, Hermitage
∎ June 3rd-4th: Tennessee Junior PGA Championship, Franklin Bridge
∎ June 10th-11th: Tennessee Senior State Open, Stonehenge
∎ July 29th-30th: Yamaha Harold Eller Pro-Am, Old Hickory
∎ August 5th-6th: Tennessee Assistant PGA Professional Championship, Blackthorn
∎ August 5th-6th: Tennessee Senior PGA Professional Championship, Blackthorn
∎ August 12th: Pro Lady Championship, Vanderbilt Legends
∎ August 26th-28th: Tennessee PGA Professional Championship, Chickasaw
∎ October 28th-29th: Tennessee Challenge Cup games have not been scheduled.
For the complete schedule, visit bit.ly/3P63mkq.
Sports card and memorabilia show comes to Gallatin
A sports card and memorabilia show is scheduled for March 23 at American Legion Post 17 in Gallatin.
Admission is free and the show runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The show includes cards and memorabilia from football, basketball, baseball, hockey, NASCAR, soccer, wrestling and more.
All proceeds will be donated to American Legion Baseball.Please call us for table rental larry gammon Call 629-267-0103.
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