The Lou Groza Award is presented annually to the top

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in the United States by the

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Sports Commission. The award is named after former

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and

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player

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. It has been presented since 1992, with

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of Memphis State receiving the inaugural award. The incumbent award holder is Kenneth Almendares of the

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. The award is part of the

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coalition.

Winners

References

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External links

Official website
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