AUSTIN, Texas (March 12, 2013)
– Celebrated Baylor University alumnus, Washington Redskins
quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III was honored today by both the Texas Legislature and his alma mater, which announced
the establishment of the Robert Griffin III (RG3) Quarterback Scholarship during "RG3 Day" at the State Capitol.
With Baylor President Ken Starr looking on, Sen.
Kirk Watson (D-Austin) – himself a Baylor and Baylor Law alumnus – read
the scholarship proclamation during a ceremony honoring Griffin III in
the Texas Senate Chambers:
"On behalf of the Board
of Regents, faculty, staff, students and alumni of Baylor University,
we pay tribute to Robert Griffin III, for his unyielding dedication and
selfless service as an ambassador of Baylor
University. Achieving unprecedented success on the football field, in
the classroom and in his community, Mr. Griffin has demonstrated
determination, scholarship, leadership and a commitment to excellence in
all of his endeavors, and as such, is hereby recognized
as an example to be noted and followed.
"The Robert Griffin III
(RG3) Quarterback Scholarship at Baylor University will be awarded to a
standout quarterback on the Baylor Football team. Bearing the name of
Mr. Griffin, the scholarship will serve as
a reminder to the recipient to exhibit the characteristics of a true
leader and representative of Baylor University.
"In recognition of his
embodiment of Baylor University's values and distinctive mission, and in
celebration of ‘RG3 Day' at the Texas Legislature, we honor Mr. Griffin
on this 12th day of March in the year of
our Lord 2013 and in the 168th year of Baylor University."
When fully funded, the RG3 scholarship will
endow the quarterback position at Baylor, providing valuable assistance
to deserving students who are participating in the football program and
representing Baylor at the quarterback position.
Robert Griffin III, of Copperas Cove, earned his
bachelor's degree in political science from Baylor in 2010, and was
actively working on his master's degree in communications when he was
drafted in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft
by the Washington Redskins. While his academic accomplishments are
impressive, Baylor Nation will remember him as the transcendent
quarterback of the Baylor Bears from 2008-2011.
During his career at Baylor, which included a
sophomore season cut short by a knee injury, Robert became Baylor's
all-time career leader in 14 statistical categories en route to winning
the Heisman Memorial Trophy in 2011. Robert, known
affectionately as "RG3," led Baylor football to heights not seen in
decades, including Baylor's first bowl win since 1992: the 2011 Valero
Alamo Bowl.
In the classroom, Robert earned Academic All-Big
12 honors. In the local community, he volunteered for numerous
charitable organizations, including the Special Olympics, Friends for
Life and the
Food for Families Food Drive, and was named to the
2011 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. In the national spotlight, he has
continued to be one of the great ambassadors for Baylor University,
through his character, integrity and talent. His
leadership at Baylor has been transformative – as Sporting News said, "…all he has done is lead a culture change at Baylor."
To participate in this effort that will honor the lasting legacy of Robert Griffin III at Baylor University, visit
www.baylor.edu/nation/rg3 to
begin the secure giving process.
