(Story taken from the Centre College website)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The National Strength
and Conditioning Association (NSCA) recently awarded Brian Coxon
(Louisville, Ky.) with
its annual All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the
Year award.
This year, the NSCA awarded 206 collegiate athletes from 119
schools with this esteemed award. The NSCA All-American Athlete of
the Year Award program is in its 30th year and is made possible by
a grant from Power Systems, Inc., a Knoxville, Tenn., fitness
product leader.
Coxon was selected by the Centre College strength coach Carter
Conley, who said, "Coxon is our offensive line's enforcer. Our line
looks to him on Saturday afternoon and during training. His
competitive nature is infectious as he pushes everyone around him
to get better with every rep. He is both feared and respected by
his peers, and his accolades and accomplishments validate those
sentiments. Coxon not only understands the necessity of
out-training and out-performing his opponent but he relishes every
opportunity to compete and test himself. He has an old school grit
that accompanies his explosive athletism forming a lethal football
player. Having a starting O-lineman who can sprint down with your
kick-off team and make plays is unheard of and speaks volumes of
his desire. Simply put -- the kid is a beast!"
Coxon was also awarded the Bo McMillin Award for Most Valuable Offensive Player this past season as well as being named to the 2008 SCAC All-Conference Second Team.