High School Football, New York High School Football, Long Island Football, Boomer Esiason
Michael Brennan Spirit Award
The Michael Brennan Spirit Award is presented to an individual who exemplifies the spirit of the cause for cystic fibrosis and the game of football.
The 1999 UnitedHealthcare Empire Challenge football game was dedicated to the memory of Michael Brennan, Boomer Esiason Foundation intern. All players who participated in the game wore an �MB� emblem on their helmets to honor the memory of Michael.
Michael's favorite song was Some Days Are Diamonds by John Denver The lyrics "...some days are diamonds, some days are stones"..... related to his life: the ups and downs, and the struggles of living with cystic fibrosis.
The Past Recipients Of this Prestigious Award Are:
2011
Brian Mulligan
NY JETS
Director of Events & Game Operations
2010
Larry Roth's 15th year as Producer / Director of the Outback Steakhouse Empire Challenge
2009
Bryan Collins
The C.W. Post Director of Athletics as of June 1, 2006. He has been the Pioneers' head football coach since 1998, and enters his 11th season with an overall 84-26 record.
2008
The Conklin Family -
Michael and Holly Conklin, parents of Madalyn (9), Frankie Lynn (8), and Katey (2)
2007
Kevin Adler
2006
The Empire Challenge Training Staff
Jeffrey Callahan
Jeffrey Corben
Chris Kalinoglu
Joseph Killeen
Whittney Smith
Rob Sullivan
Michael Wulforst
Jim Zegers
