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Pat Dye Field => War Damn Eagle => Topic started by: Saniflush on August 28, 2012, 10:10:41 AM
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AUBURN, Alabama — James Owens, the first black scholarship football player at Auburn, will receive a newly-minted award named in his honor during the Tigers' first home game of the season.
Auburn will present the James Owens Courage Award at the Louisiana-Monroe game on Sept. 15.
Owens signed with Auburn in 1969.
Auburn Athletics Director Jay Jacobs called Owens "an Auburn icon" in a news release today.
"It is only fitting that he is the first recipient of this new award named in his honor. James displayed incredible courage in the face of tremendous adversity and became one of the heroes of the 1972 Amazin's," Jacobs said. "He forever changed Auburn football for the better, and the establishment of the James Owens Courage Award will ensure that we never forget what he means to Auburn University."
The school said the James Owens Courage Award will be presented annually to a current or former Auburn football player who has displayed courage in the face of adversity, distinguishing himself while contributing to the betterment of Auburn.
Owens, who is from Fairfield, lettered at Auburn as a fullback from 1969-72. He helped Auburn to a 28-5 record and played a key role on the 1972 team, which finished with a 10-1 record and a Top 5 national finish.
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Dabbie Approves.
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Dabbie Approves.
#winning
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I love it. There are several people who could receive that award. I'm glad to see AU honoring this great Auburn Man's courage and determination.