Paul Hornung Award Dinner
Georgia senior Brandon Boykin was honored Feb. 2 as winner of the 2011 Paul Hornung Award, presented by Texas Roadhouse.
More than 600 people gathered at the sold-out Paul Hornung Award Banquet, presented by Jewish Hospital Sports Medicine, held at the Galt House in downtown Louisville.
“It’s an amazing accomplishment,” said Boykin. “I found out that I won in early January. It means a lot to me and I am very excited to be here with Mr. Hornung tonight. It’s a great honor.”
In addition, NFL legend Mike Ditka addressed the crowd and University of Louisville senior Dexter Heyman was honored as the 2011 winner of the Howard Schnellenberger Award for his MVP performance in the annual game between University of Louisville and University of Kentucky.
Other dignitaries in attendance for the evening’s event included Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, Georgia head coach Mark Richt, Louisville assistant coach Vance Bedford, 2010 Paul Hornung Award winner Owen Marecic (Cleveland Browns), Frank Minnifield and Paul Hornung Award selection committee members Christine Brennan (USA Today), Will Wolford (NFL All-Pro) and Gil Brandt (NFL.com).
Photos by BILL WINE | Contributing Photographer
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- Kory Lax and Denis Kreft.
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- Pat Hopkins and Annette Pannier.
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- Britt Rhodes, Dexter Heyman and David Seewer.
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- Katherine Heyman and June Embers.
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- Jean Lee, Frank Minnifield, Owen Marecic, Maria Ford and Daniel Huff.
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- Kevin Fuqua and David Hardy.
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- Julie Howell, Casner Wheelock and Maggie Ray.
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- Andy Beshear and William E. Summers V.
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- Julie Caldwell, Karen Campbell and Kathy Potts.
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- Ian and Andy Wooldrige, Paul Hornung, Denise and Larry Wooldrige.
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- Dexter Heyman received a certificate from Mayor Greg Fischer.
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- Owen Marecic received a certificate from Mayor Greg Fischer.
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- Brandon Boykin, Mayor Greg Fischer and Paul Hornung.
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- Earl Dickerson, Melinda Schmitt, June Dickerson and Karl Schmitt.
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- Jean Lee, Brandon Boykin and Maria Ford.
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- Todd Landham, Jeff Ellison and Daniel Huff.
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- Tim Hellige, Lonna Smith and Chaz Rough.
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- Courtney and Jeffrey Jump.
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- Ted and Cheryl Berg.
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- Will Wolford, Kathy and Roy Potts.
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- Kory Lax, Denis Kreft, Annette Pannier, Lisa Mills and Pat Hopkins.
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- Sheleena and Pat Doney.
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- Jessica Stumbo and Asha Mehta.
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- The cocktail tables were illuminated with candles.
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- Sara and Buddy Demling.
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- Elena Colosi, Price and Cheryl Cooper.
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- Lisa Mills, Dave Patrone, Gen Howard and Angi VanBerg.
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- David Metts, Jan Helson, Ed Glasscock and Tim Helson.
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- Signage.
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- Lani and John Vander Toll.
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- Wendy Parr, Nickie Jones and Ali Nohelty.
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- Howard and Beverly Schnellenberger.
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- The Archibald-Cochran Ballroom was crowded.
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- Paul Hornung, Karl Schmitt and Georgia football coach Mark Richt.
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- The stage backdrop was decorated in beautiful colors and football helmets.
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- The Paul Hornung Award.
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- Mike Ditka watched a video presentation as others looked on.
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- Howard Schnellenberger gave an interview.
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- Mike Ditka was interviewed by several local media outlets.
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- The ballroom looked splendid.
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- USA Today Christine Brennan and NFL.com Gil Brandt conducted a “pre-game analysis” of the event.
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- Terry Meiners and Howard Schnellenberger.
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- Dexter Heyman spoke to the audience.
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- Dexter Heyman accepted The Howard Schnellenberger Award from Howard Schnellenberger.
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- Paul Hornung spoke.
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- Guest speaker Mike Ditka.
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- Guest speaker Mike Ditka.
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- Guest speaker Mike Ditka.
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- Georgia head football coach Mark Richt.
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- 2011 Paul Hornung Award winner Brandon Boykin.
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- Mark Richt, Mike Ditka, Brandon Boykin and Paul Hornung.
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- Howard Schnellenberger and Gil Brandt.
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