University of North Texas Athletics
National Football Foundation To Honor Dunbar
4/12/2012 12:00:00 AM | Football
DENTON, Texas - The National Football Foundation (NFF) Gridiron Club of Dallas announced today that former North Texas running back Lance Dunbar is one of nine college scholar-athletes who will be honored at the club's fourth annual banquet April 16 at the Marriott Quorum in Addison, Texas. The nine college scholar-athletes will join the 58 high school scholars previously announced.
"These college scholars represent the absolute cream of the crop in college athletics. Their will to succeed is clear in all areas of their lives, and this recognition is a direct spotlight on their incredible hard work and leadership skills," said Gerald Brence, president of the NFF Gridiron Club of Dallas and athletics director for the Plano Independent School District.
The most-accomplished rusher in North Texas history, Dunbar holds Mean Green career records for rushing yards (4,224), all-purpose yardage (5,375), touchdowns scored (49), rushing touchdowns (41), points scored (294) and shares the school record with 21 career 100-yard rushing games.
Dunbar capped his career off by rushing for a school record 313 yards against Middle Tennessee in his final game in a Mean Green uniform.
With doors opening at 6 p.m. and the ceremony starting at 7 p.m., the event will showcase the stories of excellence in football, academics and leadership in North Texas that will inspire future student-athletes to succeed in the classroom and become more involved in their communities.
The event will also pay tribute to several outstanding individuals for their contributions to the game and the North Texas region.
The nine scholar-athletes were selected as the best from the entire region at the collegiate level for their combined achievements as students, athletes and leaders in their respective communities. The selection committee included coaches, teachers, administrators and business leaders from the North Texas area.
