https://footballfoundation.org/rss.aspxLatest news items for National Football Foundationen-us60https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/5/15/football-nff-honoree-and-broadcasting-legend-charlie-neal-passes-away.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/5/15/football-nff-honoree-and-broadcasting-legend-charlie-neal-passes-away.aspxFootball

Charlie Neal, the 2023 NFF Chris Schenkel Award recipient and the legendary voice of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) sports, passed away May 13. He was 80.]]>In Memoriam Charlie Neal - FixedFri, 15 May 2026 14:51:00 CST15231https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/5/12/nff-college-football-hall-of-famer-charles-young-passes-away-at-75.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/5/12/nff-college-football-hall-of-famer-charles-young-passes-away-at-75.aspxFootball

Charles Young, a 2004 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee who starred as a tight end at Southern California from 1970-72, passed away May 12. He was 75.]]>Charles Young In MemoriamTue, 12 May 2026 19:20:00 CST15230https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/5/12/nff-college-football-hall-of-famer-craig-morton-dies-at-83.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/5/12/nff-college-football-hall-of-famer-craig-morton-dies-at-83.aspxFootball

Craig Morton, a 1992 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee and a star quarterback at California from 1962-64, passed away May 9. He was 83.]]>Craig Morton In MemoriamTue, 12 May 2026 08:05:00 CST15229https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/5/8/football-nff-chapter-leader-mickey-heinecken-inducted-into-the-vermont-sports-hall-of-fame.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/5/8/football-nff-chapter-leader-mickey-heinecken-inducted-into-the-vermont-sports-hall-of-fame.aspxFootball

Mickey Heinecken, a record-setting coach at Middlebury College for 28 years and the founder of the Vermont Chapter of the National Football Foundation, was one of 13 recent inductees into the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame. The hall inducted its 13th class on April 25, 2026 in South Burlington, Vermont.]]>Mickey Heineken Fri, 8 May 2026 17:13:00 CST15228https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/4/29/football-102-year-old-orlean-castronis-honored-with-nff-distinguished-american-award.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/4/29/football-102-year-old-orlean-castronis-honored-with-nff-distinguished-american-award.aspxFootball

The NFF University of Georgia Chapter recently recognized Orlean Castronis with its Distinguished American Award. She is a retired former journalist, the widow of one of the most popular players and coaches ever to wear the Red and Black.]]>Orlean Castronis and Loran SmithWed, 29 Apr 2026 12:23:00 CST15227https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/4/27/football-nff-honorees-shine-in-2026-nfl-draft-with-63-selections.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/4/27/football-nff-honorees-shine-in-2026-nfl-draft-with-63-selections.aspxFootball

An impressive 63 National Football Foundation (NFF) honorees heard their names called during the 2026 NFL Draft, including three of the first four picks who were members of the 2026 NFF Hampshire Honor Society: No. 1 Fernando Mendoza (Indiana), No. 2 David Bailey (Texas Tech), and No. 4 Carnell Tate (Ohio State).]]>Eli Stowers 2026 DraftMon, 27 Apr 2026 09:04:00 CST15226https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/4/24/football-ucla-quarterback-club-raises-money-for-ucla-mattel-childrens-hospital.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/4/24/football-ucla-quarterback-club-raises-money-for-ucla-mattel-childrens-hospital.aspxFootball

On the evening of April 18, roughly two dozen former and current UCLA quarterbacks gathered for a fundraising dinner at UCLA's Luskin Center. Representing seven decades of Bruin football, the quarterbacks served as the centerpiece of an event that raised funds for UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital.]]>Former UCLA Quarterbacks at 2026 FundraiserFri, 24 Apr 2026 14:30:00 CST15225https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/4/23/football-nff-sugar-bowl-chapter-honors-40-new-orleans-scholar-athletes-five-earn-scholarships.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/4/23/football-nff-sugar-bowl-chapter-honors-40-new-orleans-scholar-athletes-five-earn-scholarships.aspxFootball

NEW ORLEANS (April 22, 2026) – The Allstate Sugar Bowl Chapter of the National Football Foundation/College Hall of Fame held its 2026 Awards Luncheon presented by LCMC Health on Wednesday, April 22. The highlight of the event was the announcement of the winners of five college scholarships from the Allstate Sugar Bowl.]]>2026 Sugar BowlThu, 23 Apr 2026 13:10:00 CST15224https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/4/15/2026-nff-college-football-hall-of-fame-electee-bob-novogratz-passes-away.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/4/15/2026-nff-college-football-hall-of-fame-electee-bob-novogratz-passes-away.aspxFootball

Bob Novogratz, a 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame electee who starred at Army West Point from 1957-58, passed away. He was 90.]]>Bob Novogratz In MemoriamWed, 15 Apr 2026 14:15:00 CST15223https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/4/9/leaders-across-sports-business-and-higher-education-affirm-the-value-of-academics-in-college-football.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/4/9/leaders-across-sports-business-and-higher-education-affirm-the-value-of-academics-in-college-football.aspxFootball

IRVING, Texas (April 9, 2026) – As the National Football Foundation marks 20 years of the NFF Hampshire Honor Society and a record-setting 2026 class, leaders from the highest levels of sports, business and higher education are praising the organization's role in elevating academic achievement as a core part of the game. Their perspectives reinforce the Foundation's long-standing commitment to ensuring education remains central to the student-athlete experience.]]>Hampshire Honor Society 20-Year AnnouncementThu, 9 Apr 2026 10:00:00 CST15221