ATLANTA (Nov. 25, 2019) - Officials from the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl today announced that Arizona State head football coach Herm Edwards has been selected as The Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week for the third time this season. Edwards also received the honor earlier in the year after defeating a ranked Michigan State team on Sept. 14 and No. 15 Cal on Sept. 28.
This is the first time in the award’s history that a coach has received the honor three times in a single season.
The Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week award honors a football coach who led his team to a significant victory during the previous week, while also embodying the award’s three pillars of scholarship, leadership and integrity.
Edwards once again led his Arizona State team to a win against a ranked opponent, this time at home. No. 6 Oregon had one loss coming into the matchup with its eyes set on the College Football Playoff, but freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 22 of 32 passes for 408 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Sun Devils over the Ducks 31-28 in Tempe.
Arizona State is now 5-4 against ranked teams under Edwards, with three of those wins coming this season. With the win, the Sun Devils now qualify for a bowl game for the eighth time in the past nine seasons, including in every season under Edwards.
“The way that coach Edwards inspires his players to play their hearts out against top competition is remarkable,” said Jim Terry, chairman of the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation. “To be named Coach of the Week three times in a season puts him in a class all to himself. He is one of college football’s most impactful leaders, and coach Dodd would be proud to see him recognized so frequently with an award that bears his name.”
Edwards made his return to coaching last season after ten years away from the job, where he spent most of his time as an analyst on ESPN. Previously, he was an NFL head coach for the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs.
In his first stint as a college football head coach, Edwards has immediately made his impact felt not only on the football field, but in the classroom and the community as well. Arizona State’s Academic Progress Rate (APR), which measures a program’s success in the classroom year-over-year, currently sits at 980, which ranks as one of the highest scores in the country.
Edwards remains active in numerous charitable and philanthropic endeavors as well, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, JDRF, along with his wife, Lia, who lives with Type I diabetes. He also created the Herman L. Edwards Family Youth Foundation in 1985 with the goal of making a direct impact on the lives of children on the Monterey Peninsula. Edwards has been recognized by multiple organizations for his work in the community, including the prestigious Walter Camp Foundation Man of the Year Award in 2012.
“We’re honored to be able to award one of the nation’s best once again,” said Gary Stokan, CEO and president of Peach Bowl, Inc. “We have never given the award to someone three times in a season, but Edwards has definitely earned this distinction. The impact that he has had in his time in Tempe is truly exceptional.”
The Dodd Trophy presented by the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl – along with the Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week Award – celebrates the head coach of a FBS team who enjoys success on the gridiron, while also stressing the importance of scholarship, leadership and integrity.
A panel consisting of all previous winners, national media, a member of the Dodd family and a College Football Hall of Fame member will identify the final list of potential recipients at the conclusion of the 2019 season. The winner of the 2019 Dodd Trophy will be announced in Atlanta during bowl week for this year’s College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
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About the Dodd Trophy
The Dodd Trophy was established in 1976 to honor the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division 1A) head football coach whose program represents the highest ideals on and off the field. The award honors the coach of a team which enjoys a successful football season, while also stressing the importance of academic excellence and character, as did Coach Dodd’s teams during his 22 years as head football coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Coach Dodd remains one of college football’s legendary figures, both as a coach and a player. Coach Dodd was a native of Galax, Virginia, and played his college ball at the University of Tennessee where his team had 27 wins, one loss and two ties during the three years he played. Coach Dodd was selected to the National College Football Hall of Fame both as a coach and as a player. Additional information about the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation can be found at www.TheDoddTrophy.com. For news, updates and insider information, follow us on Twitter at @DoddTrophy or find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/DoddTrophy.
About Peach Bowl, Inc.
Peach Bowl, Inc. operates the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, one of the New Year’s Six Bowls selected to host the College Football Playoff. The Bowl has earned a reputation as one of the most competitive bowls in the country, with 53 percent of its games being decided by a touchdown or less. Peach Bowl, Inc. has disbursed $260.8 million in team payouts over its 52-year history. Peach Bowl, Inc. also leads all other bowl game organizations in charitable and scholarship contributions, having donated and committed more than $53.8 million to organizations in need since 2002. Peach Bowl, Inc. also runs the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament, manages The Dodd Trophy national coach of the year award and led the relocation and financial foundation of the College Football Hall of Fame to Atlanta. For more information, visit Chick-fil-APeachBowl.com or follow us on Twitter at @CFAPeachBowl and find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/CFAPeachBowl.
This is the first time in the award’s history that a coach has received the honor three times in a single season.
The Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week award honors a football coach who led his team to a significant victory during the previous week, while also embodying the award’s three pillars of scholarship, leadership and integrity.
Edwards once again led his Arizona State team to a win against a ranked opponent, this time at home. No. 6 Oregon had one loss coming into the matchup with its eyes set on the College Football Playoff, but freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 22 of 32 passes for 408 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Sun Devils over the Ducks 31-28 in Tempe.
Arizona State is now 5-4 against ranked teams under Edwards, with three of those wins coming this season. With the win, the Sun Devils now qualify for a bowl game for the eighth time in the past nine seasons, including in every season under Edwards.
“The way that coach Edwards inspires his players to play their hearts out against top competition is remarkable,” said Jim Terry, chairman of the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation. “To be named Coach of the Week three times in a season puts him in a class all to himself. He is one of college football’s most impactful leaders, and coach Dodd would be proud to see him recognized so frequently with an award that bears his name.”
Edwards made his return to coaching last season after ten years away from the job, where he spent most of his time as an analyst on ESPN. Previously, he was an NFL head coach for the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs.
In his first stint as a college football head coach, Edwards has immediately made his impact felt not only on the football field, but in the classroom and the community as well. Arizona State’s Academic Progress Rate (APR), which measures a program’s success in the classroom year-over-year, currently sits at 980, which ranks as one of the highest scores in the country.
Edwards remains active in numerous charitable and philanthropic endeavors as well, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, JDRF, along with his wife, Lia, who lives with Type I diabetes. He also created the Herman L. Edwards Family Youth Foundation in 1985 with the goal of making a direct impact on the lives of children on the Monterey Peninsula. Edwards has been recognized by multiple organizations for his work in the community, including the prestigious Walter Camp Foundation Man of the Year Award in 2012.
“We’re honored to be able to award one of the nation’s best once again,” said Gary Stokan, CEO and president of Peach Bowl, Inc. “We have never given the award to someone three times in a season, but Edwards has definitely earned this distinction. The impact that he has had in his time in Tempe is truly exceptional.”
The Dodd Trophy presented by the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl – along with the Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week Award – celebrates the head coach of a FBS team who enjoys success on the gridiron, while also stressing the importance of scholarship, leadership and integrity.
A panel consisting of all previous winners, national media, a member of the Dodd family and a College Football Hall of Fame member will identify the final list of potential recipients at the conclusion of the 2019 season. The winner of the 2019 Dodd Trophy will be announced in Atlanta during bowl week for this year’s College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
TheDoddTrophy.com
@DoddTrophy
About the Dodd Trophy
The Dodd Trophy was established in 1976 to honor the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division 1A) head football coach whose program represents the highest ideals on and off the field. The award honors the coach of a team which enjoys a successful football season, while also stressing the importance of academic excellence and character, as did Coach Dodd’s teams during his 22 years as head football coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Coach Dodd remains one of college football’s legendary figures, both as a coach and a player. Coach Dodd was a native of Galax, Virginia, and played his college ball at the University of Tennessee where his team had 27 wins, one loss and two ties during the three years he played. Coach Dodd was selected to the National College Football Hall of Fame both as a coach and as a player. Additional information about the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation can be found at www.TheDoddTrophy.com. For news, updates and insider information, follow us on Twitter at @DoddTrophy or find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/DoddTrophy.
About Peach Bowl, Inc.
Peach Bowl, Inc. operates the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, one of the New Year’s Six Bowls selected to host the College Football Playoff. The Bowl has earned a reputation as one of the most competitive bowls in the country, with 53 percent of its games being decided by a touchdown or less. Peach Bowl, Inc. has disbursed $260.8 million in team payouts over its 52-year history. Peach Bowl, Inc. also leads all other bowl game organizations in charitable and scholarship contributions, having donated and committed more than $53.8 million to organizations in need since 2002. Peach Bowl, Inc. also runs the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament, manages The Dodd Trophy national coach of the year award and led the relocation and financial foundation of the College Football Hall of Fame to Atlanta. For more information, visit Chick-fil-APeachBowl.com or follow us on Twitter at @CFAPeachBowl and find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/CFAPeachBowl.
