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Finalists for the award will be chosen by Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and the selection committee assembled by DeBartolo Sports University that includes Joe Dickinson , DeBartolo Sports University resident Quarterback coach and Tom Lemming, host of televisions “Tom Lemming’s Generation NEXT” and editor of “Prep Football Report”. Members of the media and selected representatives of the Award will vote on the winner through private balloting. The winner of the 2009 “Joe Montana High School Quarterback of the Year” award will be announced in January 2010.
Montana is recognized by many experts as the greatest NFL quarterback of all-time and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000. Under the leadership of former San Francisco 49ers owner and DeBartolo Sports University founder Edward DeBartolo Jr., Montana led the 49ers to four Super Bowl championships in 1982, 1985, 1989 and 1990.
Says Montana, “Mr. DeBartolo and I share a special bond, and I’m honored that DeBartolo Sports University created this award in my name. I am looking forward to working with young quarterbacks as a mentor with the DeBartolo organization.”
Adds Dickinson, “Joe is the greatest quarterback to ever play in the NFL, and we couldn’t think of a more prestigious award for the country’s best high school quarterback.” He continues, “There’s great young talent ready to be discovered on a national level, and we feel that they should be recognized and acknowledged.”
Nominated Quarterbacks will be graded and evaluated through DeBartolo Sports University’s scouting division, which is made up of former college and NFL coaches and members of the media. A watch-list of the top 50 quarterbacks will be released in mid-October, and will be narrowed to 16 official nominees, and then 7 national finalists.
The watchlist for the 2009 Joe Montana High School Quarterback of the Year Award are listed below in alphabetical order:
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2009 Joe Montana High School Quarterback of Year Award Watchlist |
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Name |
Grad Year |
High School |
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Blake Bell |
2010 |
Bishop Carroll HS - Wichita, KS |
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Joe Boisture |
2010 |
Saline HS - Saline, MI |
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Brayle Brown |
2011 |
Shawnee HS - Shawnee, OK |
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Michael Brewer |
2011 |
Lake Travis HS - Austin, TX |
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Teddy Bridgewater |
2011 |
Northwestern HS - Miami, FL |
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Terrance Broadway |
2010 |
Capitol HS - Baton Rouge, LA |
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Trevor Brown |
2010 |
Timpview HS - Provo, Utah |
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Barry Brunetti |
2010 |
Memphis University HS - Memphis, TN |
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Trey Burton |
2010 |
Venice HS - Venice, FL |
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Brandon Connette |
2010 |
Santiago HS - Corona, CA |
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A.J. Derby |
2010 |
Iowa City HS - Iowa City, Iowa |
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David Dee Duron |
2011 |
Evangel Christian Academy HS - Shreveport, LA |
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Dylan Favre |
2010 |
St. Stanislaus HS - Bay St. Louis, MS |
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James Franklin |
2010 |
Lake Dallas HS - Corinth, TX |
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Tyler Gabbert |
2010 |
Parkway West HS - Ballwin, MO |
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Devin Gardner |
2010 |
Inkster HS - Detroit, MI |
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Daxx Garman |
2011 |
Jones HS - Jones, OK |
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Taylor Graham |
2010 |
Wheaton North HS - Wheaton, IL |
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Hayden Hawk |
2010 |
Coppell HS - Coppell, TX |
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Jake Heaps |
2010 |
Skyline HS - Sammamish, WA |
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Austin Hinder |
2010 |
Steamboat Springs HS - Steamboat Springs, CO |
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Paul Jones |
2010 |
Sto Rox HS - McKees Rocks, PA |
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Ryan Kasdorf |
2010 |
Notre Dame HS - Sherman Oaks, CA |
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Cody Keith |
2010 |
Maranatha HS - Pasadena, CA |
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Dallas Lloyd |
2010 |
Pleasant Grove HS - Pleasant Grove, UT |
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Case McCoy |
2010 |
Graham HS - Graham, TX |
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Nick Montana |
2010 |
Oaks Christian HS - Westlake Village, CA |
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Anthony Neyer |
2010 |
Xavier College Preparatory HS - Palm Desert, CA |
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David Piland |
2010 |
Carroll HS - Southlake, TX |
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Connor Preston |
2011 |
Junipero Serra HS - Gardena, CA |
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Chase Rettig |
2010 |
San Clemente HS - San Clemente, CA |
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Jesse Scroggins |
2010 |
Lakewood HS - Lakewood, CA |
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Phillip Sims |
2010 |
Oscar Smith HS - Chesapeake, VA |
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Pete Thomas |
2010 |
Valhalla HS - El Cajon, CA |
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Clint Trickett |
2010 |
North Florida Christian HS - Tallahassee, FL |
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Chandler Whitmer |
2010 |
Downers Grove South HS - Downers Grove, IL |
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Connor Wood |
2010 |
Second Baptist HS - Houston, TX |
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Scotty Young |
2010 |
Ryan HS - Denton, TX |
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Nomination:
Throughout the season DeBartolo Sports University will highlight Quarterbacks that have had standout performances. If you know of a quarterback that deserves recognition for his on field and/or off field performances, please complete our Athlete Recommendation
form.
If you know of a quarterback that deserves consideration for the Joe Montana Quarterback of the Year award, please follow this link to complete the
Athlete Recommendation
form.
Nominations may be sent directly to:
Joanne M. Petrella
DeBartolo Sports University
15436 N Florida Avenue, Ste 200
Tampa, FL 33613
JMPetrella@DeBartoloSports.com>
About the Award:
The Joe Montana High School Quarterback of the Year award program was created to celebrate and recognize great quarterbacks around the country. As one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game, DeBartolo Sports University celebrates Joe Montana for dedication and commitment to the game and honors him each year by awarding and recognizing quarterbacks that possess a similar love for the game and for the position.
History:
2007 Joe Montana Quarterback of the Year: Matt Barkley (Mater Dei High School)
2008 Joe Montana Quarterback of the Year: Matt Barkley (Mater Dei High School)
About DeBartolo Sports University
DeBartolo Sports University is the amateur sports division of DeBartolo Sports and Entertainment. DeBartolo Sports University was founded by former San Francisco 49ers owner Edward DeBartolo Jr., the five-time Super Bowl champion and two-time Stanley Cup Champion. Regarded as the “players owner”, Mr. DeBartolo’s vision is to improve and help athletes and coaches realize their skills, talents and potentials through unparalleled, first-class developmental programs. For more information please visit: http://www.debartolosportsu.com
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