Sports
Roberts recognized on Wuerffel Trophy watch list

Texas Tech linebacker Ben Roberts just landed on the prestigious Wuerffel Trophy watch list for his exceptional community service. This national award honors college football players who use their public visibility to make a positive impact off the field.
This national award honors college football players who use their public visibility to make a positive impact off the field. Roberts joins a select group of 113 FBS athletes nationwide recognized for serving their communities. The trophy itself bears the name of Danny Wuerffel, a Heisman winner celebrated for his lifelong dedication to leadership and unity, a legacy Roberts now mirrors. His nomination spotlights significant contributions beyond the familiar turf of Jones AT&T Stadium, extending into the heart of Lubbock.
For our city, Roberts' recognition means more than just national sports attention. It showcases a Red Raider actively shaping our home. Kids from Tech Terrace to Raintree can now look up to a local sports figure who genuinely dedicates his time to helping others. It provides a powerful example for aspiring young athletes throughout the 806, proving genuine success extends far beyond any scoreboard. This recognition truly reinforces the positive influence Tech athletes hold within the West Texas community, reaching residents from 19th Street to the South Plains Mall.
Tech is one of only a handful of programs nationally to have a player on this exclusive list for three consecutive years.
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