From The Capital-Gazette
I think one of the
coolest stories in all of college athletics involves Patrick Spencer, who went
from being the best player in all of college lacrosse to being among the top
players in arguably the strongest college basketball conference in the country.
It is extremely rare and unique for an
athlete to be able to perform at the highest level in two major Division I
sports such as lacrosse and basketball. That is why I will be casting my vote
for Patrick Spencer to receive the prestigious James E. Sullivan Award, given
annually to the top amateur athlete in the United States.
This week, Spencer was named a
semifinalist for the Sullivan Award, which is presented by the Amateur Athletic
Union. Past recipients include former Florida football quarterback Tim Tebow
(2007), former Tennessee quarterback Payton Manning (1997), legendary swimmers
Michael Phelps (2003) and Missy Franklin (2012) along with track and field Hall
of Famers Florence Griffith-Joyner (1988) and Carl Lewis (1981).
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To read the rest of this excellent article, go to:
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