Titan Awards

Over the years there have been outstanding players and coaches. Many of them have passed on but their families have decided to carry on their legacy by honoring current Notre Dame students. Listed below are the awards and what they stand for, along with those players who have received the awards.

In Memory of Jamie Flaugher
Jamie Flaugher is the son of Jerry and Deanna Flaugher, a student of Notre Dame High School, Scioto county Representative to the Diocesan Youth Council, co-President of YAWEH and co-captain of the Titan football team. He lost his life to cancer November 21, 1988. His courage during his illness served as an inspiration to the students, faculty, and supporters of Notre Dame High School. This award was established in 1989 by Jerry and Denna Flaugher as a memorial to their son's courage and love for Notre Dame.

Those players who have received the award are:

History of The Richard T & Paul Doyle Memorial Award
In 1947 the members of the Central Catholic Athletic Association faced their greatest challenge. In order to continue an athletic program at Central Catholic High School (later to become Notre Dame High School), the association had to raise $4,000 to provide a coach and purchase the necessary football equipment. Dick Doyle, then president of the Athletic Association, was determined not to let the athletic program at Central Catholic end. He, along with the 18- member Athletic Board, with tremendous support from Rev, Msgr. T. A. Goebel, pastor of St. Mary’s parish and Rev. Leonard P. Falvey, pastor of Holy Redeemer parish, did indeed meet the challenge and accomplish this goal. The much-needed football equipment was purchased, and Pat F. Darone, a recent graduate of Boston College, was hired as head football coach and athletic director. Central Catholic football was to continue but, due to his tragic death on August 20, 1947, Dick Doyle never witnessed what he had worked so hard to accomplish.

Paul Doyle, Brother of Richard T., the Vice-President, assumed the unexpired term of his brother and was later elected president by the Association’s Board of Directors.

He, along with Vice-President, Ott Sand; Secretary, Cliff Hartlage; Treasurer, Ed Butler; and the 18-member Board of Directors, continued their efforts to insure the future of athletics at Notre Dame.

In 1953, the Doyle family established the Richard T. Doyle Memorial Award. Paul presented the award annually until his death in 1984. in 1985, in recognition of paul’s contribution to Notre Dame, the name was changed, and the award became known as the Richard T. and Paul Doyle Memorial Award.

The Richard T. and Paul Doyle Award is the most coveted award an athlete at Notre Dame can receive. The award is presented to the football player who excels in academics, sportsmanship, and service, as well as athletics.

These players have received this award:

The Sam Simon Coaches Award
The Sam Simon Memorial Coaches Award for Pride and Desire is given annually by the Simon family and in particular, his wife, Mary Margaret Simon. The award is given in honor of his love for Notre Dame football. This award has been given out annually since 1978.

These players have received this award:

The Ed Schmidt Award

This award was established in 1972 by the Notre Dame Football Coaching Staff and the Notre Dame Athletic Foundation in honor of Coach Schmidt. This award is presented by coaches to the senior who is judged to be the player who has shown the most improvement in his performance.

These players have received this award:

The Paul Bowman Memorial Team Spirit Award
The Paul Bowman Memorial Team Spirit Award is given to a Senior – four year player who meets or exceeds the following criteria: Team above self, 20%; Team spirit, 20%; Leadership 20% and a Christian Work Ethic, 40%. This award is intended to recognize the individual who through dedication, loyalty and consistent effort has heped to maintain and encourage team spirit. This award is given by the Paul Bowman family as a memorial to the man whose heart was full of Pride, Desire and Tradition and blue and gold ran through his veins. Paul Bowman was a true Titan fan. He led the Athletic Association as its President and as a member during the 1960's and 1970's. His love for the game of football and his dedication to Notre Dame will be remembered through this award.

These players have received this award:

The Steve Allen Memorial Award:

1990 Danny Gillen

1991 Stephen "Bubba" Webb

1993 Andy Saltsman

1994 Aimee Emenett

1995 Bobby Boldman