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Ross Browner to receive Bronko Nagurski Legends Award

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Bronko Nagurski Legends Award

Bronko Nagurski Legends Award

Charlotte, N.C. February 15, 2017 — The Charlotte Touchdown Club in conjunction with the Football Writers Association of America and Florida East Coast Railway proudly announces University of Notre Dame great Ross Browner as the recipient of the 2017 Bronko Nagurski Legends Award, which recognizes outstanding defensive football players from the past 40 years.

The award will be presented formally during the annual Bronko Nagurski Trophy Awards Banquet presented by ACN on December 4, 2017.

Ross Browner

Ross Browner

“Being name recipient of the 2017 Bronko Nagurski Legends Award is a tremendous honor,” Browner said. “I’m so grateful for all the coaches and teammates who encouraged me along the way. It’s such a thrill to accept an award with past winners such as Bubba Smith, Randy Gradishar, Randy White and others.”

“Congratulations to Ross Browner on being named the 2017 Bronko Nagurski Legends Award recipient,” said James R. Hertwig, CEO of Florida East Coast Railway. “Ross’s performance on the field and his dedication to community service make this a well-deserved honor. Florida East Coast Railway takes great pride in our support of the Charlotte Touchdown Club and its mission to promote citizenship, scholarship, sportsmanship and leadership.”

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Photo gallery: Outland Trophy banquet

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These pictures were taken at the Outland Trophy presentation banquet on Jan. 15 at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Omaha.  Brandon Scherff became the fourth Iowa player to win the award and the second under Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz.  Ross Browner, the 1976 winner at Notre Dame, received his trophy, and former Nebraska offensive line coach Milt Tenopir was honored with the inaugural Tom Osborne Legacy Award for contributions to line play.

2014 Outland Trophy winner Brandon Scherff of Iowa (left), 1992 winner Will Shields of Nebraska (center) and 1976 winner Ross Browner of Notre Dame at the Outland Trophy presentation banquet on Jan. 15, 2015, at the Doubletree Hotel in Omaha.
Program for the 69th Outland Trophy presentation banquet on Jan. 15 in Omaha.
Former Nebraska Coach Tom Osborne presents the first Tom Osborne Legacy Award for contributions to line play to his long time assistant, offensive line coach Milt Tenopir. The presentation occurred during the Outland Trophy banquet on Jan. 15 in Omaha.
A band entertained guests at the Outland Trophy presentation banquet on Jan. 15 in Omaha.
The big screen at the Outland Trophy presentation banquet on Jan. 15 in Omaha.
Ross Browner, the 1976 Outland Trophy winner from Notre Dame, picked up his trophy and addressed the audience at the Outland Trophy banquet on Jan. 15 in Omaha.
Former Nebraska offensive line coach Milt Tenopir, recipient of the first Tom Osborne Legacy Award, on the big screen at the Outland Trophy banquet Jan. 15 in Omaha.
Former Nebraska Offensive Line Coach Milt Tenopir, recipient of the inaugural Tom Osborne Legacy Award for contributions to line play, signs autographs at the Outland Trophy presentation banquet on Jan. 15 in Omaha.
The Tom Osborne Legacy Award Plaque, presented to former Nebraska offensive line coach Milt Tenopir.
Iowa’s 2014 Outland Trophy winner, Brandon Scherff, and Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz sign autographs at the Outland Trophy banquet on Jan. 15 in Omaha.
Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at the Outland Trophy banquet on Jan. 15. Brandon Scherff, a senior offensive tackle, was the fourth player from Iowa to win the Outland, and the second under Ferentz.