Elmhurst College Running Back Wins Gagliardi Trophy

Downers Grove South alum Scottie Williams re-wrote Elmhurst College's record book in 2012, achieved academic success in the classroom and volunteered on projects that changed lives.

It's official. Elmhurst College running back Scottie Williams has been named the most outstanding football player in NCAA Division III. Williams was presented the Gagliardi Trophy Wednesday, Dec. 12, in Salem, Va. The award is presented by Jostens and the J-Club of St. John's University in Minnesota. Williams, a senior at Elmhurst College, is a graduate of Downers Grove South High School. He is the first Elmhurst player to earn the prestigious award, which honors excellence in athletics, academics and community service. He also is just the fifth running back to receive the honor over the past 20 seasons. Williams led the Bluejays to their best season ever, with 10 wins and their first share of the College Conference of Illinois and …

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Mark Thoman

8:33 am on Thursday, December 13, 2012

A class act. Deserved!   more ›

Voting Open for Gagliardi Trophy; Downers Grove South Alum Among Finalists

Elmhurst College running back Scottie Williams is one of 10 finalists for the most outstanding football player in NCAA Division III.

Voting Open for Gagliardi Trophy; Downers Grove South Alum Among Finalists

Elmhurst College running back Scottie Williams is one of 10 finalists for the most outstanding football player in NCAA Division III.

Elmhurst College running back Scottie Williams, a Woodridge native and 2009 graduate of Downers Grove South, has been announced as one of 10 finalists for the Gagliardi Trophy, the award that recognizes the most outstanding football player in NCAA Division III.  Voting is now open for the trophy at d3football.com. The poll will remain open through Monday, Dec. 3. Named for St. John’s football coach John Gagliardi, the recently retired winningest coach in college football history with 489 wins, the Gagliardi Trophy has been awarded annually since the 1993 season, according to a press release. The trophy is presented by Jostens and the J-Club of St. John’s University in Minnesota for excellence in football, academics and community service. …

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Downers Grove South Alum Scottie Williams Named Gagliardi Trophy Finalist

The Elmhurst College running back has been announced as one of 10 finalists for the most outstanding football player in NCAA Division III.

Elmhurst College running back Scottie Williams, a Woodridge native and 2009 graduate of Downers Grove South, has been announced as one of 10 finalists for the Gagliardi Trophy, the award that recognizes the most outstanding football player in NCAA Division III.  Named for St. John’s football coach John Gagliardi, the recently retired winningest coach in college football history with 489 wins, the Gagliardi Trophy has been awarded annually since the 1993 season, according to a press release. The trophy is presented by Jostens and the J-Club of St. John’s University in Minnesota for excellence in football, academics and community service. Williams is the first Elmhurst player to be selected as a finalist for the prestigious award, school …

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