TALLAHASSEE, Florida (12/13/2011) -- The Tallahassee Quarterback Club held its annual jamboree awards banquet, this evening at the Florida State University Center Club. The guest speaker was hall of fame coach, and stadium field namesake, Bobby Bowden.
The football support club awards weekly honors to the best high school and college players in the Big Bend area. Several high school players and coaches, including North Florida Christian's 2011 state champion head coach Robert Craft picked up awards for their outstanding seasons.
In the college division, FAMU freshman quarterback Damien Fleming was awarded the Jake Gaither Sportsmanship Award. Fleming, who started seven games for the Rattlers and led them to victory in six games total, was on hand to accept his award. Accompanied by his uncle, who drove in from Jacksonville, Fleming was calm as he accepted the honor. "I want to thank my lineman, because without them, none of this would be possible," he said, drawing a chorus of laughter from the audience.
Fleming, who won MVP awards at both the Prince Hall Shriners Diabetes Classic and the Florida Classic, revealed the calm demeanor off the field, much like he exhibited on it. "He's wise beyond his years," Taylor proudly told the crowd. "With players like Damien, folks are saying the future is so bright at FAMU you need sunglasses," Taylor said.
FAMU athletic director Derek Horne and strength and conditioning coach Russell Barbarino were on hand to support Fleming and Taylor.
The Tallahassee Quarterback Club has been around since 1949. Their mission is to celebrate the game of football in the Tallahassee and surrounding community.
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