Broyles Award

Award

Every year, roughly 1,300 assistant coaches representing all 130 FBS programs are eligible for nomination by their peers as well as a Selection Committee composed of former head coaches. The nominees are narrowed down to just five finalists, all of whom are invited to Little Rock, Arkansas for the annual Broyles Award ceremony. The success of the five finalists is celebrated over a two-day period, which culminates in the award ceremony. Finalists receive gifts from event sponsors and a Broyles Award finalist plaque, while the winner receives the bronze-cast trophy, valued at $5,000.

Trophy

The Broyles Award Trophy, made out of solid bronze, depicts Broyles (kneeling) and longtime University of Arkansas assistant coach Wilson Matthews (standing), watching over a Razorbacks football game or practice. Matthews was the coach of Little Rock Central High School before joining Broyles on the Razorbacks' staff.

Selection committee members

The selection committee for the Frank Broyles Award includes many respected coaches from around the nation. The list of current committee members is as follows:

• Grant Teaff
• Barry Switzer
• Lou Holtz
• John Robinson
• Urban Meyer
• Jim Donnan
• Mike Bellotti
• R. C. Slocum
• Frank Beamer
• Gary Pinkel
• Steve Spurrier
• Bob Stoops
• Bill Snyder
• Mark Richt
• Phillip Fulmer

Broadcast Selection Committee Members

The list of current Broadcast Selection Committee Members is as follows:

• Maria Taylor (sportscaster)
• Desmond Howard
• Jake Crain

Winners

Note: The award year indicates the season it was earned.

References

References

1. Broyles had no authority over [[Arkansas Ladybacks. Arkansas women's athletics]]. The school had a completely separate women's athletics department during Broyles' tenure.
2. "Selection Committee – Broyles Award".
3. "Selection Committee – Broyles Award".