Football Writers Association of America
2011 Outland Trophy finalists David DeCastro (Stanford), Devon Still (Penn State) and Barrett Jones (Alabama) at The Home Depot College Football Awards.

2011-12 FWAA AWARDS CALENDAR (Revised Oct. 25)
Fri., July 8: Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Outland Trophy watch lists announced
Fri., Aug. 26: Grantland Rice Preseason Poll announced
Mon., Nov. 7: All-America Defense ballots to members
Sun., Nov. 13: All-America Defense selection call
Thu., Nov. 17: Bronko Nagurski Trophy finalists announced
Mon., Nov. 14: All-America Offense/Special Teams ballots to members
Sun., Nov. 20: All-America Offense/Special Teams selection call
Mon., Nov. 21: Outland Trophy finalists announced
Mon., Dec. 5: Eddie Robinson Coach of Year finalists announced, New York City
Thu., Dec. 8: Outland Trophy winner announced (Lake Buena Vista, Fla.)
Sat., Dec. 10: FWAA All-America Team announced
Mon., Dec. 12: Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner announced (Charlotte, N.C.)
Thu., Dec. 15: Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Winner announcement
Wed., Jan. 4: Discover Orange Bowl Courage Award on field presentation (Miami Gardens, Fla.)
Sun., Jan. 8: Eddie Robinson Coach of Year Trophy Reception/Presentation (New Orleans, La.)
Mon., Jan. 9: FWAA Freshman All-America Team announced (New Orleans, La.)
Tue., Jan. 10: Grantland Rice National Championship Trophy announcement (New Orleans, La.)
Thu., Jan. 12: Outland Trophy Banquet (Omaha, Neb.)

The FWAA will continue its weekly awards throughout the season, beginning Mon., Sept. 5:
Monday: Tostitos Fiesta Bowl National Team of the Week
Tuesday: Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week
Wednesday: Discover Orange Bowl Courage Award nominee

All-America Team
Presented at the conclusion of the season by the FWAA All-America Committee
2011 All-America Committee
2011 FWAA All-America Team
All-time FWAA All-America Team (.pdf)
Official site: allamericateam.com

Bronko Nagurski Trophy
Presented by the Charlotte Touchdown Club to the nation's top defensive player
2011 Winner: Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College
2011 Legends Award Winner: Jack Youngblood, Florida
2011 Watch List | 2011 Finalists
Presentation banquet: Mon., Dec. 12, 2011 in Charlotte, N.C.
Official site: touchdownclub.com

Outland Trophy
Presented to the nation's top interior lineman
2011 Watch List | 2011 Finalists
2011 Winner: Barrett Jones, Alabama
Winner announced: Thu., Dec. 8, 2011 in Orlando, Fla.
Presentation banquet: Thu., Jan. 12, 2012 in Omaha, Neb.
Official site: outlandtrophy.com

Grantland Rice Trophy
Presented to the national champion, as voted on by an FWAA panel
2011 Winner: Alabama Crimson Tide
Official site: grantlandrice.com

Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year
Presented to the nation's top head coach
2011 Winner: Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State
2011 Finalists
Official site: eddierobinsonaward.com

Freshman All-America All-America Team
Presented at the conclusion of the season
2011 FWAA Freshman All-America Team
All-time teams: 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010

Discover Orange Bowl Courage Award
Honoring someone in college football who shows great courage in the face of adversity
2011 Winner: Arthur Ray Jr., Michigan State

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl National Team of the Week
Presented each Monday during the regular season, as selected by the FWAA All-America Committee

Super 11 Awards
Recognition given to Division I FBS programs and their SID's for excellence in working with the media
2011 Recipients

Volney Meece Scholarship
A $1,000 annual grant is given to a deserving son or daughter of an FWAA member
2011 Winner: Alaina Martens, Papillion, Neb.

Bert McGrane Award
Presented to a member of the FWAA for outstanding contribution to the organization

Best Writing Contest
Contest to reward the best annual works by FWAA members

2011 FWAA ALL-AMERICA COMMITTEE
Kirk Bohls Austin American-Statesman Big 12
Tommy Hicks Mobile Press-Register Sun Belt
Mike Huguenin rivals.com ACC
Tony Jones Salt Lake Tribune WAC
Tom Kensler Denver Post Pac-12
Iliana Limon Orlando Sentinel C-USA
Kelly Lyell Fort Collins Coloradoan Mountain West
Brett McMurphy cbssports.com Big East
Randy Peterson Des Moines Register Big Ten
Zach Silva Toledo Blade MAC
Andy Staples si.com SEC
Phil Steele Phil Steele Publications National
National College Football Awards Association AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic The Charlotte Touchdown Club NCAA Football College Football Hall of Fame
 American Football Coaches Association National College Football Day  Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year College Sports Information Directors of America National Football Foundation