Another Important Award for Ohio State Football

No, not THAT award. Buckeye QB Troy Smith will no doubt walk away with the Heisman Trophy Saturday, but one his teammates has been honored with a different award.

Senior defensive tackle Joel Penton is the recipient of the 2006 Wuerffel Trophy, presented by the All Sports Association of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This award represents the association's choice for the college football player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.

Click here to read about what Penton did to earn this recognition on Ohio State's official web site.