Southeastern Louisiana quarterback Cole Kelley won the Walter Payton Award on Saturday as the best offensive player in the NCAA's Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).
The recognition stems from the group's selfless service and recovery of a crucifix from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church following Hurricane Laura.
Every year each NFL team awards one of their players the coveted Man of the Year award for their dedication to community service, charitable efforts and on-field performance.
This has got to put some more Pride in your heart for the Cajuns!
Brett Baer, the sophomore kicker for the Ragin Cajuns is one of 20 semifinalists for the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-kicker Award.