Ashland's Brenner to Receive National Football Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship

Release courtesy of Al King, Ashland University Sports Information Director

Cleveland, Ohio -- Ashland University senior Tom Brenner (Orrville, OH) is one of 10 college football players who will receive a postgraduate scholarship from the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the National Football Foundation.

The 10 postgraduate scholarships are worth $2,000 each. They will be presented at the Chapter’s 21st Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet on Monday, May 11, at LaCentre in Westlake.

Brenner was a linebacker for the 2009 AU team that finished 9-4 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. The senior had a team-high 126 tackles (70 solo). He also led the Eagles in tackles for loss (17-102), sacks (6.5) and interceptions (4). Brenner was named second team All-GLIAC.

The complete list of student-athletes who are receiving NFF awards can be found below.