The Tallahassee QB Club Jamboree Features Warrick Dunn

The Tallahassee QB Club recently announced that the club’s 76th Annual Jamboree will feature keynote speaker Warrick Dunn. The club notes that for the “first time in our storied 76-year history, Warrick Dunn takes the podium—delivering what is sure to be an unforgettable message of grit, leadership, and giving back. This is the night Tallahassee football lives for.”

Dunn played at Florida State University, where he rushed for over 1,000 yards in 3 straight seasons. He graduated in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree and was a three-time All-ACC selection. Dunn’s jersey, along with those of other Seminoles players has been retired by the university. His number (28) may still be worn by Seminole players, but his jersey will be displayed in the Moore Athletic Center at FSU. He also won a national championship in 1993 with Florida State.

Dunn was a running back for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12th overall in the 1997 NFL draft, after playing college football for the Florida State Seminoles. Dunn was named AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1997 and earned three Pro Bowl selections in his career. After his playing career, Dunn took a minority stake in the Falcons’ ownership group led by Arthur Blank.

Dunn, who has been recognized for his charitable activities, founded Homes for the Holidays (HFTH) to honor his late mother’s dream of homeownership. The program partners with local community organizations to reduce the burden on new, single parent homeowners by fully furnishing their new house, providing downpayment assistance checks, and stocking the pantry with food.

The event is scheduled for December 2 at The Champions Club, 225 Champions Way, and begins at 6:00 P.M.

Described as A Night to Honor Excellence, the club will  present 10 prestigious awards to the Big Bend’s brightest student-athletes from our 10 local high schools and two universities, including: Bobby Bowden Head Coach of the Year, Charlie Ward Offensive Player of the Year, Mickey Andrews Defensive Player of the Year, Peter Warrick Receiver of the Year, Gene Cox Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Monk Bonasorte Heart Award, and Jake Gaither Sportsmanship Award. The awards are sponsored by Champions First Credit Union.

Reserved sponsorship tables and individual tickets are available. The event is free for club members or $100 for guests and non-members. Tables available for $2000. Also, the club asks that you bring an unwrapped toy for the Annual Toy Drive.

Register for tickets here: 76th Annual Jamboree