Hokie ClubVirginia Tech’s Sean Glennon was announced as one of 26 of the nation’s top senior college quarterbacks who have made the first cut to be considered for the 2008 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. The award is presented by Transamerica Insurance and Investment Group, a leading provider of innovative business and personal financial services.
The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award is presented annually to the nation’s top senior collegiate quarterback, by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc. This prestigious award bears the name of who many refer to as the finest quarterback to ever play the game of football. Established in 1987, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award has previously honored 20 outstanding young men.
The award takes into consideration his impressive collegiate career to this point, as well as his off-the-field values of good character, citizenship, scholastic achievement, and strong leadership qualities.
The 2008 winner will be presented with the award on Dec. 5 at the Tremont Grand Meeting & Banquet Facility, in downtown Baltimore, Md.