Nov. 11, 2009
Official Wuerffel Trophy Release (PDF Format) 
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern senior Andrew Brewer (Tulsa, Okla./Jenks) has been named one of 12 finalists for the 2009 Wuerffel Trophy, the national award that honors the college football player who best combines exemplary community service with outstanding academic and athletic achievement.
Brewer is a Football Leadership Council member, was named to the Phil Steele's preseason All-Big Ten squad and the Academic All Big Ten. Known by his teammates and coaches as driven by his strong Christian faith, Brewer is an active member in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and received their Champion of Character Award. His strong desire to serve others off of the field shows itself with his work with food pantries, homeless organizations and local schools.
Earlier this week, Brewer was named one of 10 finalists for the ARA Sportsmanship award. Brewer ranks second in receiving for the Wildcats with 40 catches for 617 yards (15.4 ypc). He leads the team with five receiving touchdowns.
The Wuerffel award is named after former Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel, who led the Florida Gators to the 1996 national championship, played six years in the National Football League and has received national recognition for his humanitarian and community service efforts with Desire Street Ministries in New Orleans and around the country.
A committee that includes the Wuerffel Trophy national directors and selection committee members will vote on the finalists later this month, and the winner will be formally announced on December 8.
"Once again, I'm amazed to see the list of finalists, and in particular, their amazing accomplishments off the field," said Danny Wuerffel. "Each year it is harder and harder for all of us on the selection committee to try to narrow it down and pick just one".
The 2009 Wuerffel Trophy will be presented to the winner at the All Sports Association's 41st Annual Awards Banquet on February 19, 2010.