Coach Steve Spurrier and Chris Doering will host the third annual Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) First-Year Coach and Player of the Year Awards, trophy presentation and reception on Monday, February 26, 2024, beginning at 4:30PM at Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille with a cocktail reception and elegant buffet, followed by a formal presentation on the Celebration Pointe Stage.
We are excited to announce this year’s award recipients: 
First-Year Coach
Jamey Chadwell, Liberty College 
Legend Coach
Mark Richt 
Freshman Players of the Year
Offense, Noah Fifita, Arizona
Defense, Dillon Thieneman, Purdue.
 
This is a private, exclusive event that is well attended by players, media personalities, coaches and coaching staffs, athletic department staffs and other national, regional and local corporate sponsors. For ticket and sponsorship information, contact Tricia Garzon, tricia@jagagency.com.