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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 CST15221https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/4/8/college-football-academic-achievement-reaches-all-time-high-as-nff-hampshire-honor-society-marks-20-years.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/4/8/college-football-academic-achievement-reaches-all-time-high-as-nff-hampshire-honor-society-marks-20-years.aspxFootball

IRVING, Texas (April 8, 2026) - At a time of significant change across college football, the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) today announced a record 2,633 members of the 2026 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, celebrating the initiative's 20-year impact in spotlighting the academic achievements of college football players. Click here for the 2026 list of members.]]>Fernando Mendoza No IUWed, 8 Apr 2026 10:00:00 CST15220https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/4/2/nff-college-football-hall-of-fame-coach-dick-farley-passes-away.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/4/2/nff-college-football-hall-of-fame-coach-dick-farley-passes-away.aspxFootball

Dick Farley, the head coach at Williams College (MA) from 1987-2003 and a 2006 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee, passed away. He was 79.]]>Dick Farley In MemoriamThu, 2 Apr 2026 17:33:00 CST15219https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/3/29/nff-college-football-hall-of-famer-jeff-siemon-passes-away.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/3/29/nff-college-football-hall-of-famer-jeff-siemon-passes-away.aspxFootball

Jeff Siemon, a 2006 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee who starred as a linebacker at Stanford from 1969–1971, passed away March 28. He was 75.]]>In Memoriam Jeff SiemonSun, 29 Mar 2026 03:23:00 CST15218https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/3/18/nff-college-football-hall-of-famer-tom-brown-passes-away.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/3/18/nff-college-football-hall-of-famer-tom-brown-passes-away.aspxFootball

Tom Brown, a 2003 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee who starred as a two-way player at Minnesota from 1958 to 1960, passed away March 12. He was 89.]]>2026 In Memoriam - Tom BrownWed, 18 Mar 2026 12:31:00 CST15217