FRISCO, Texas – 26 August 2024 – Stats Perform is excited to announce the renewal of FedEx support for the Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete Award as the prestigious college football honor celebrates its 10th anniversary season within the 2024 Stats Perform FCS National Awards.
This distinguished Doris Robinson Award honors an FCS-level student-athlete who exemplifies excellence on the field, in the classroom and across the community, embodying the values of leadership and integrity championed by Doris Robinson, a former schoolteacher and the wife of legendary Grambling State University coach Eddie Robinson.
“In support of this sponsorship, FedEx hosts a Career Expose – College Pathways Program which provides student-athletes the opportunity to speak with leaders from various business departments at FedEx, and hear about different topics including personal brand, resume writing, interview skills, transition to workforce, continuing education and much more,” said Carlos Etheredge, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, FedEx.
Stats Perform, the sports tech leader in data and AI, offers unparalleled coverage of the 129-school Football Championship Subdivision through its data-driven storytelling platform Opta Analyst. By delivering comprehensive analysis, statistics and insights, Stats Perform enhances the experience for FCS football fans and stakeholders alike.
The FCS National Awards Banquet, hosted by Stats Perform each January, recognizes the outstanding contributions of student-athletes, coaches and teams. The collaboration with FedEx underscores a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of student-athletes, ensuring they are well-prepared for success beyond their collegiate careers. Through the Doris Robinson Award and the Career Expose – College Pathways Program, FedEx continues to invest in the future of young leaders, providing them with the tools and resources needed to thrive in the professional world.
In addition to the Doris Robinson Award, the FCS National Awards Banquet celebrates the Walter Payton Award (FCS Offensive Player of the Year), Buck Buchanan Award (FCS Defensive Player of the Year), Jerry Rice Award (FCS Freshman Player of the Year), Eddie Robinson Award (FCS Coach of the Year), and, new this year, the HBCU FCS Player of the Year Award, presented by Urban Edge Network’s HBCU+ to the outstanding player from the 21 Historically Black Colleges and Universities within the Division I subdivision.
Montana State University’s All-America quarterback Tommy Mellott received the 2023 Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete Award. While carrying a 4.0 cumulative grade point average in financial engineering, he volunteered over 200 hours of community service in his first three years on campus, with emphasis on teen mental health.
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