Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Criteria

Determination of the Award will be based upon the on-field performance of the nominees, as well as their character. To be a Golden Arm Award Winner, these quarterbacks must demonstrate good citizenship off the field, and do their best to maintain the ideals of good character, morals, and values that Johnny Unitas upheld in his lifetime and career.

To be eligible for this Award, all candidates MUST be completing their college eligibility this season to be eligible for The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Candidates are judged upon character, citizenship, scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, and athletic accomplishments. They MUST also preserve a positive public image above reproach by avoiding legal issues or other types of scandal.

2008 Candidates for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award

C.J. Bacher, Northwestern
Todd Boeckman, Ohio State
Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State
Tom Brandstater, Fresno State
Hunter Cantwell, Louisville
Rudy Carpenter, Arizona State
Chase Clement, Rice
Chase Daniel, Missouri
Joe Ganz, Nebraska
Sean Glennon, Virginia Tech
Cullen Harper, Clemson
Graham Harrell, Texas Tech
Chase Holbrook, New Mexico State
Brian Hoyer, Michigan State
Will Hudgens, Memphis
Brian Johnson, Utah
Nate Longshore, California
Tyler Lorenzen, Connecticut
Stephen McGee, Texas A&M
Ben Olson, UCLA
Curtis Painter, Purdue
John Parker Wilson, Alabama
Mike Teel, Rutgers
Willie Tuitama, Arizona
Pat White, West Virginia
Drew Willy, University of Buffalo