About the Campaign
Over the past five years, the Big 12 Champions for Life campaign has featured the life-changing stories of over 300 student-athletes and university alumni. The young women and men given the opportunity to earn a scholarship and compete in their chosen sport embody the defining characteristics of a champion: leadership, perseverance, community service, and discipline. These leaders have used their platforms and voices to stand up for what they believe in, inspiring their teammates and communities – and creating change. The stories and updates from current and former student-athletes representing each of the conference’s ten universities will be shared throughout the 2020-21 academic year. Serving as a role model in their time while on campus and beyond graduation, each of the student-athletes selected in the campaign truly encapsulates what being a champion for life is all about.
STUDENT-ATHLETES
@Big12CFL
18 hours ago
“We've been using our platform to go back in the East side of the Lubbock community to help out with the younger kids and the less fortunate.”
For @TexasTechFB's @riko_jeffers, this year is all about giving back.
#ChampionsForLife https://t.co/HVuFXYA20f
“We've been using our platform to go back in the East side of the Lubbock community to help out with the younger kids and the less fortunate.”
For @TexasTechFB's @riko_jeffers, this year is all about giving back.
#ChampionsForLife https://t.co/HVuFXYA20f
3 days ago
The first person in his family to get a full scholarship to college, @CowboyFB alum @Gifted_CLacy used the opportunity to be an example of hard work to his younger siblings.
Lacy recently returned to his hometown after signing with @dallascowboys.
📹: https://t.co/ocixOFFH1G https://t.co/NjJTCe7zXb
The first person in his family to get a full scholarship to college, @CowboyFB alum @Gifted_CLacy used the opportunity to be an example of hard work to his younger siblings.
Lacy recently returned to his hometown after signing with @dallascowboys.
📹: https://t.co/ocixOFFH1G https://t.co/NjJTCe7zXb
4 days ago
“My goal is to create an establishment where I can mentor young men like me and teach them from my experiences and show them what the world has to offer.”
@WVUfootball's @RJXIII is using his time in Morgantown to educate while also challenging himself to learn more every day. https://t.co/0P2OHXhieo
“My goal is to create an establishment where I can mentor young men like me and teach them from my experiences and show them what the world has to offer.”
@WVUfootball's @RJXIII is using his time in Morgantown to educate while also challenging himself to learn more every day. https://t.co/0P2OHXhieo
5 days ago
"Without the lessons I learned as a student-athlete, I would not be the man I am today.”
@KStateFB special teams standout @stantonweber returned to the program as a GA in 2017 and is now a special teams quality control coach. #ChampionsForLife
📹: https://t.co/GMjcwks5WC https://t.co/dsUyfQR0o4
"Without the lessons I learned as a student-athlete, I would not be the man I am today.”
@KStateFB special teams standout @stantonweber returned to the program as a GA in 2017 and is now a special teams quality control coach. #ChampionsForLife
📹: https://t.co/GMjcwks5WC https://t.co/dsUyfQR0o4
6 days ago
What did they learn while playing for the @TexasLonghorns?
@TexasFootball and @texasvolleyball alumni @DurstJarmarquis, @KatBrooks6 and @ChloweeCollins share their thoughts with current student-athletes.
#hookem | #championsforlife https://t.co/vDFEmn5pIU
What did they learn while playing for the @TexasLonghorns?
@TexasFootball and @texasvolleyball alumni @DurstJarmarquis, @KatBrooks6 and @ChloweeCollins share their thoughts with current student-athletes.
#hookem | #championsforlife https://t.co/vDFEmn5pIU
1 week ago
Brian “The Boz” Bosworth was a two-time consensus All-American for @OU_Football and a two-time Butkus Award recipient, playing linebacker for the Sooners from 1984 to 1986.
@GotBoz44 was named to the @NFFNetwork College Football Hall of Fame in 2015. #ChampionsForLife https://t.co/Uq9edUrRGf
Brian “The Boz” Bosworth was a two-time consensus All-American for @OU_Football and a two-time Butkus Award recipient, playing linebacker for the Sooners from 1984 to 1986.
@GotBoz44 was named to the @NFFNetwork College Football Hall of Fame in 2015. #ChampionsForLife https://t.co/Uq9edUrRGf
1 week ago
. @TexasTechFB alum Le’Raven Clark was a three-time First Team All-Big 12 Conference selection and signed with the @Colts after being drafted in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He’s now in his fifth season with the team. #ChampionsForLife
📹: https://t.co/aRPYQEf3bl https://t.co/ZcxlsJDHlb
. @TexasTechFB alum Le’Raven Clark was a three-time First Team All-Big 12 Conference selection and signed with the @Colts after being drafted in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He’s now in his fifth season with the team. #ChampionsForLife
📹: https://t.co/aRPYQEf3bl https://t.co/ZcxlsJDHlb
1 week ago
Canadian @Amandine_PL11 appeared in 92 games for @wvuwomenssoccer and helped the Mountaineers reach their first ever College Cup Final.
She was named Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year and now plays professionally for FC Metz. #ChampionsForLife
📹: https://t.co/NYIBYuCbzD https://t.co/uVGYWj1eVV
Canadian @Amandine_PL11 appeared in 92 games for @wvuwomenssoccer and helped the Mountaineers reach their first ever College Cup Final.
She was named Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year and now plays professionally for FC Metz. #ChampionsForLife
📹: https://t.co/NYIBYuCbzD https://t.co/uVGYWj1eVV
1 week ago
So excited #MarquesJones84 will be working @SpaceX #SicEm #DreamsDoComeTrue https://t.co/noFdIHBPq9
So excited #MarquesJones84 will be working @SpaceX #SicEm #DreamsDoComeTrue https://t.co/noFdIHBPq9
2 weeks ago
. @TCUFootball QB @MaxDuggan_10 wants to use his time on campus to inspire others & learn all he can so that he leaves a better person.
He's using his platform to raise awareness surrounding racial discrimination & says he's constantly inspired by his teammates. #ChampionsForLife https://t.co/CsbsSVjF3J
. @TCUFootball QB @MaxDuggan_10 wants to use his time on campus to inspire others & learn all he can so that he leaves a better person.
He's using his platform to raise awareness surrounding racial discrimination & says he's constantly inspired by his teammates. #ChampionsForLife https://t.co/CsbsSVjF3J
2 weeks ago
. @410Keem was a standout for @CycloneFB, recording 60 receptions for 1,318 yards and nine touchdowns his junior season.
Though Butler remains a talent on the football field, he’s been actively using his platform to promote social justice awareness and equality. #ChampionsForLife https://t.co/wdFTrPxih2
. @410Keem was a standout for @CycloneFB, recording 60 receptions for 1,318 yards and nine touchdowns his junior season.
Though Butler remains a talent on the football field, he’s been actively using his platform to promote social justice awareness and equality. #ChampionsForLife https://t.co/wdFTrPxih2
2 weeks ago
. @jillkramer, the first scholarship student-athlete in the history of @TCUVolleyball, returned to her alma mater and was announced as the Horned Frogs’ third head coach in December 2014.
📹: https://t.co/VFxPT5omM2 https://t.co/4YBYpbxZVk
. @jillkramer, the first scholarship student-athlete in the history of @TCUVolleyball, returned to her alma mater and was announced as the Horned Frogs’ third head coach in December 2014.
📹: https://t.co/VFxPT5omM2 https://t.co/4YBYpbxZVk
2 weeks ago
After graduation, @CowboyFB alum @YBatoba went on a sports mission trip to Kenya that instilled within him a deeper value of service.
He's now working towards developing athletics in the Democratic Republic of Congo. #ChampionsForLife
📹: https://t.co/Pa5AuFyDO8 https://t.co/0rjw7USTdf
After graduation, @CowboyFB alum @YBatoba went on a sports mission trip to Kenya that instilled within him a deeper value of service.
He's now working towards developing athletics in the Democratic Republic of Congo. #ChampionsForLife
📹: https://t.co/Pa5AuFyDO8 https://t.co/0rjw7USTdf
2 weeks ago
Congrats to @TexasFootball QB @sehlinger3 on being a finalist for 2020 #CampbellTrophy Presented by @MazdaUSA!
Will receive $18,000 postgrad scholarship as part of NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class; Trophy winner to be announced later this season
🔗 https://t.co/9RZG9LdLCR https://t.co/HQgJlWfsS0
Congrats to @TexasFootball QB @sehlinger3 on being a finalist for 2020 #CampbellTrophy Presented by @MazdaUSA!
Will receive $18,000 postgrad scholarship as part of NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class; Trophy winner to be announced later this season
🔗 https://t.co/9RZG9LdLCR https://t.co/HQgJlWfsS0
2 weeks ago
“The greatest lesson is learning to use every platform, big or small, for a lasting purpose."
@OU_Volleyball alum Micaela Spann Randall is now working on completing her doctorate with a goal of becoming a certified occupational therapist.
📹: https://t.co/oh8mxIb4fj https://t.co/BplcsJiYL6
“The greatest lesson is learning to use every platform, big or small, for a lasting purpose."
@OU_Volleyball alum Micaela Spann Randall is now working on completing her doctorate with a goal of becoming a certified occupational therapist.
📹: https://t.co/oh8mxIb4fj https://t.co/BplcsJiYL6
2 weeks ago
After graduation, @TexasVolleyball alum @catmccoy9 pursued a master's degree in sports management.
After moving back to Texas, she began working with the Dallas Mavericks as an inside sales representative and still plays the sport she loves.
📹: https://t.co/ONiXWALeAo https://t.co/r8iAB2ayvI
After graduation, @TexasVolleyball alum @catmccoy9 pursued a master's degree in sports management.
After moving back to Texas, she began working with the Dallas Mavericks as an inside sales representative and still plays the sport she loves.
📹: https://t.co/ONiXWALeAo https://t.co/r8iAB2ayvI
3 weeks ago
. @TexasTechFB alum @tsymmank spent 3.5 years in the NFL before buying an insurance agency, one of his proudest feats.
He mentors at local high schools for at-risk kids and works with the Special Olympics, Make-a-Wish, and more. #ChampionsForLife
📹: https://t.co/FSVb07UOxJ https://t.co/6QKjV2g8aJ
. @TexasTechFB alum @tsymmank spent 3.5 years in the NFL before buying an insurance agency, one of his proudest feats.
He mentors at local high schools for at-risk kids and works with the Special Olympics, Make-a-Wish, and more. #ChampionsForLife
📹: https://t.co/FSVb07UOxJ https://t.co/6QKjV2g8aJ