Baton Rouge Native Brian Coulter Runner Up for Rudy Award

pjnchamps · Feb 6, 2010

Baton Rouge Native Brian Coulter Runner Up for Rudy Award & PVB's Calob Wins HS Rudy Award

Brian Coulter is a Baton Rouge native and excelled at Baker High, was named a Finalist for the Rudy Award and ultimately the runner up.

Brian Coulter Named Finalist For 2009 Rudy Award - MISSOURI OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE

Brian Coulter Named Finalist For 2009 Rudy Award Award Focuses On Those Who Have Succeeded Despite Tough Odds Against Them

Coulter was nominated by the Tiger coaching staff for his work ethic and commitment to succeed despite facing difficult personal situations in his life over the years. Here's a recap of the nominating material provided to the Rudy Foundation about Coulter:
University of Missouri Tigers senior defensive end Brian Coulter has overcome what most would consider impossible odds. Family violence spiraled out of control in his childhood home, and one parent was killed, with the other being incarcerated. Coulter and his siblings were separated and forced into foster care. Then the harsh realities of Hurricane Katrina forced him out of the one positive foster care situation he found. Coulter didn't just survive, though -- he excelled. He worked hard and followed his dream of playing Division I football. Coulter went on to become a 1st team All-Region Junior College defensive end, before transferring to Missouri. But a foot injury caused him to tumble down the depth chart. Again, Coulter battled back, secured a starting role and became a dominant force on defense. With a maturity level that few of his teammates can match, Coulter never made excuses. His work ethic makes him a leader on the field and an inspiration to his teammates in the weight room and locker room. On campus, Coulter was the recipient of the Mizzou ROARS Courage Award, which is voted on by all the Missouri student athletes in recognition of outstanding courage and perseverance. In 2009, Coulter has had an outstanding season that has seen him register 39 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 quarterback sacks for the Tiger defense. He combined with teammate Aldon Smith to tackle Kansas QB Todd Reesing for a safety in the closing minutes of Mizzou's Nov. 28th game against rival Kansas which was a crucial play in MU's 41-39 comeback win. “We established this award as a special way to honor and recognize college football players for the size of their hearts instead of the enormity of their stats,” said Rudy Ruettiger. “This year's finalists again are true role models demonstrating exemplary CHARACTER, COURAGE, CONTRIBUTION and COMMITMENT. It was great to see more than 40% of the Division I football programs submit nominations, and to have more than 60,000 fans vote along with our prestigious Selection Committee, as we continue to build the RUDY AWARD into a top collegiate honor.”
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stevescookin · Feb 8, 2010

People like this, that succeed despite long odds, are real heroes...and what the Saints Superbowl victory means to all the rest of us. :thumb:.

DJM136 · Feb 9, 2010

BR Parkview Baptist student Calob Leindecker wins the 2009 High School Rudy Award. Read his story below. Congratulations to Brian and Calob, two great young men with courage and character.

Calob Leindecker 2009 Rudy Award Nominee

pjnchamps · Feb 10, 2010

DJM136 said: ↑

BR Parkview Baptist student Calob Leindecker wins the 2009 High School Rudy Award. Read his story below. Congratulations to Brian and Calob, two great young men with courage and character.

Calob Leindecker 2009 Rudy Award Nominee
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Yeah I saw that thanks for including that because Calob deserves recognition as well and especially for not giving up where most would.

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