Toner, an NCAA President from 1983-85, joined the NFF Board in 1988 and served as the vice chairman from 2000-2008. Toner who was a former athletics director and football coach at Connecticut. The award is named in honor of its inaugural recipient, the late John L. Toner Award recognizes athletics directors who have demonstrated superior administrative abilities and shown outstanding dedication to college athletics and particularly college football. We are thrilled to honor him as the 2023 Toner Award recipient.'įirst presented in 1997, the John L. 'As a former safety at BYU and then a head coach at Cal, he knows firsthand the keys to success at the college level, and his thoughtful and methodical approach has allowed him to become one of the most influential athletics administrators in the country. 'For nearly 20 years, Tom Holmoe has led BYU athletics with a singular passion for helping student-athletes pursue their dreams in one of the top educational environments in the country,' said NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell. 5 during the 65th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas at the ARIA Resort & Casino. IRVING, Texas – The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today that Tom Holmoe, the director of athletics at Brigham Young University, will be the recipient of the 2023 NFF John L. Authentic Marriott Center Oval Y LED Signs.
