BROYLES AWARD ANNOUNCES WINNER– Press release
Iowa’s Phil Parker Named College Football’s Top Assistant Coach
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (December 5, 2023) – The Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation is pleased to announce Phil Parker, Defensive Coordinator/Secondaries coach at the University of Iowa, as the winner of the 2023 Broyles Award. The winner was selected from a group of five finalists by a selection committee made of former hall of fame coaches, members of the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), and broadcasters.
Photo Cred: University of Iowa Athletics
The 2023 Broyles Award finalists included:
GEORGIA – Mike Bobo, Offensive Coordinator/QB
IOWA – Phil Parker, Defensive Coordinator/Secondaries
LSU – Mike Denbrock, Offensive Coordinator/TE
MICHIGAN – Sherrone Moore, Offensive Coordinator/OL
OREGON – Will Stein, Offensive Coordinator
The winner was announced at the Broyles Award ceremony on Tuesday, December 5, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is the 28th assistant coach to receive the Broyles Award. Visit the Broyles Award website for a full list of previous finalists and winners.
The Broyles Award is presented by Oaklawn, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Proceeds from the 2023 Broyles Award support the mission of the Broyles Foundation to provide a game plan through education, support, and resources to Alzheimer’s caregivers. The Broyles Foundation can be followed on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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About the Broyles Award
The Broyles Award was created in 1996 recognizing Coach Frank Broyles’ legacy of selecting and developing great assistants during his hall of fame career as head coach at Arkansas. You can follow the Broyles Award on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About the National College Football Awards Association
The Broyles Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses college football’s most prestigious awards. The NCFAA’s 25 awards have honored more than 800 recipients since 1935. Visit NCFAA.org for more information.
About the Football Writers Association of America
The Football Writers Association of America, founded in 1941, consists of 1,300 men and women who cover college football. The membership includes journalists, broadcasters, and publicists, as well as key executives in all the areas that involve the game. The FWAA works to govern areas that include game‐day operations, major awards, and its annual All‐American team. For more information about the FWAA and its award programs, contact Steve Richardson at tiger@fwaa.com.
About Oaklawn
Located in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, Oaklawn is one of the premiere Thoroughbred racetracks in the country since 1904, best known as home of the Arkansas Derby. The casino features slots, live table games, and sports betting year‐round. Our newest offering is Oaklawn Sports, an online sports wagering platform. Live racing is held from Dec 8, 2023 to May 4, 2024 and simulcast racing throughout the year. Plan your visit at Oaklawn’s luxurious hotel, multi‐purpose event center, luxury spa, and several dining options.
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