Kuerschen Selected as a Semifinalist for the 2020 William V. Campbell Trophy
Oct 1, 2020 | Football
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane University senior Chase Kuerschen was selected as a semifinalist for the 2020 William V. Campbell Trophy® Presented by Mazda by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame on Thursday.
Celebrating its 31st year, the award recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.
The NFF will announce 12-to-14 finalists in November, and each of them will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a member of the 2020 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments.
Later this year, one member of the class will be declared as the winner of the 31st Campbell Trophy® Presented by Mazda, having his postgraduate scholarship increased to $25,000 and receiving his own 25-pound-bronze version of the iconic statue.
Kuerschen earned the recognition after establishing a strong reputation in the classroom, in the community and for his play on the field throughout his career at Tulane.
In the classroom, the Green Wave safety owns a 3.598 grade point average while pursuing a major in finance and management. In 2019, Kuerschen was selected as a member in to the CoSIDA Academic All-District team.
In the community, Kuerschen has served on the leadership committee of the Green Project – an organization that is committed to the community of New Orleans. He is also an active member of the Boys and Girls Club in his hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee. In addition, Kuerschen plays a key role in the Green Wave football team's Wave of Change organization – a group that is committed to bringing awareness to injustices and inequalities facing society.
On the field, Kuerschen has been one the Green Wave's most reliable defensive backs. Over the past two years, Kuerschen has seen action in every game and has earned a start in each of the past 16 Green Wave games. He also led the team in tackles in 2019.
Candidates for the awards must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of playing 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.
Launched in 1959, the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards Presented by Fidelity Investments celebrate their 62nd year in 2020. The awards were the first initiative in history to grant postgraduate scholarships based on both a player's academic and athletic accomplishments, and the NFF has recognized 866 outstanding individuals since the program's inception. This year's postgraduate scholarships will push the program's all-time distribution to more than $11.9 million. The trophy was first awarded in 1990, adding to the program's prestige. Past recipients include two Rhodes Scholars, a Rhodes Scholar finalist, two Heisman Trophy winners and seven first-round NFL draft picks.
Named in honor of the late Bill Campbell, the trophy has been prominently displayed inside its official home at the New York Athletic Club since 2013, and the winner is honored each year during a special luncheon at the venue.
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Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
Celebrating its 31st year, the award recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.
The NFF will announce 12-to-14 finalists in November, and each of them will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a member of the 2020 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments.
Later this year, one member of the class will be declared as the winner of the 31st Campbell Trophy® Presented by Mazda, having his postgraduate scholarship increased to $25,000 and receiving his own 25-pound-bronze version of the iconic statue.
Kuerschen earned the recognition after establishing a strong reputation in the classroom, in the community and for his play on the field throughout his career at Tulane.
In the classroom, the Green Wave safety owns a 3.598 grade point average while pursuing a major in finance and management. In 2019, Kuerschen was selected as a member in to the CoSIDA Academic All-District team.
In the community, Kuerschen has served on the leadership committee of the Green Project – an organization that is committed to the community of New Orleans. He is also an active member of the Boys and Girls Club in his hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee. In addition, Kuerschen plays a key role in the Green Wave football team's Wave of Change organization – a group that is committed to bringing awareness to injustices and inequalities facing society.
On the field, Kuerschen has been one the Green Wave's most reliable defensive backs. Over the past two years, Kuerschen has seen action in every game and has earned a start in each of the past 16 Green Wave games. He also led the team in tackles in 2019.
Candidates for the awards must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of playing 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.
Launched in 1959, the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards Presented by Fidelity Investments celebrate their 62nd year in 2020. The awards were the first initiative in history to grant postgraduate scholarships based on both a player's academic and athletic accomplishments, and the NFF has recognized 866 outstanding individuals since the program's inception. This year's postgraduate scholarships will push the program's all-time distribution to more than $11.9 million. The trophy was first awarded in 1990, adding to the program's prestige. Past recipients include two Rhodes Scholars, a Rhodes Scholar finalist, two Heisman Trophy winners and seven first-round NFL draft picks.
Named in honor of the late Bill Campbell, the trophy has been prominently displayed inside its official home at the New York Athletic Club since 2013, and the winner is honored each year during a special luncheon at the venue.
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Follow Tulane football on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @GreenWaveFB. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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