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Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award Celebrates Sportsmanship and Community Service

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College football coaches often lead by example, not only on the field but also in their communities. The Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award, now in its 17th year, recognizes coaches who embody sportsmanship, integrity, responsibility, and excellence, both on and off the field. Each year, the award donates $70,000 to the winning coaches' favorite charities and $20,000 to their school's alumni association. Since its inception in 2006, the award has supported over 80 charities and college alumni scholarship funds, totaling more than $1.2 million.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award has been presented annually since 2006 to recognize college football coaches who demonstrate sportsmanship, integrity, responsibility, and excellence.
  • The award donates $70,000 to the winning coaches' favorite charities and $20,000 to their school's alumni association.
  • Since 2006, the award has supported over 80 charities and college alumni scholarship funds, totaling more than $1.2 million.
  • Texas Christian Coach Gary Patterson used his 2009 FBS Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award to aid the homeless through the Presbyterian Night Shelter, which provides food, shelter, and hope to those without a home.
  • University of St. Thomas Coach Glenn Caruso, the 2010 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award winner for Division III, utilized his award donation to benefit an organization that saved his life, Bucky's Pride, which assists and supports families of children affected by cancer and blood diseases.
  • Fans can vote daily through December 3 at coachoftyear.com to determine where the remaining $280,000 in charitable support and scholarship will be directed this year.

Statistics:

  • The Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award has donated more than $1.2 million since its inception in 2006.
  • The award has supported over 80 charities and college alumni scholarship funds.
  • Each winning coach receives $50,000 for their favorite charities and $20,000 in scholarship for their school's alumni association.
  • $280,000 in charitable support and scholarship remains to be directed to winning coaches this year.

Sources:

  • [coachoftyear.com](coachoftyear.com)
  • [Liberty Mutual Insurance](https://www.libertymutual.com/)
  • Greg Gordon, Liberty Mutual senior vice president, Consumer Marketing
  • Texas Christian Coach Gary Patterson
  • University of St. Thomas Coach Glenn Caruso

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