Each NFF Scholar-Athlete of the Day is selected from the list of candidates for the 2014 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards, presented by Fidelity Investmentswhich also made up the list of semifinalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy, also presented by Fidelity. The 25th Campbell Trophy was awarded to Duke linebacker David Helton at the 57th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 9, 2014. Nominated by their school as the absolute best all-around scholar-athlete on their team, 169 candidates met the high standards needed for consideration this year. As part of its effort to highlight the best of the gridiron, the NFF separately highlights each of these 169 candidates on its website. These outstanding individuals must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of eligibility, have a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, have outstanding football ability as a first team player or significant contributor, and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship.

Rob Bowman
New Hampshire
Offensive Lineman
Cheshire, Conn.
Business Administration
3.20 GPA

Additional Information:
Three-time member of CAA Academic All-Conference Team
Recipient of CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award in 2013 and 2014
Team captain
Graduated in December 2014

Community Service:
Undergraduate representative for Peter T. Paul Business School dean’s search committee; Greeted troops at Pease International Airport; Helped coordinate and coach summer youth football camps from 2012-14; Participated in Read Across America and Community Cleanup Day in Durham; Assists students at UNH’s Peter T. Paul Business School InterOperability Lab; Student-athlete tutor; Donated bone marrow as part of BeTheMatch program.