Washington Redskin nose tackle Ma’ake Kemoeatu was named the winner of the team’s 2010 Ed Block Courage Award. The honor is given annually to a player from each National Football League team who displays extraordinary courage in the face of adversity.
Kemoeatu worked diligently to rehabilitate his Achilles after suffering a season-ending tear during training camp in 2009 with the Carolina Panthers. He returned to the practice field this past offseason. During the 2010 season he has played in all 11 games, registering ten starts, with 28 tackles (22 solo).
The Courage Award is named after Ed Block, the longtime head athletic trainer of the Baltimore Colts who was a pioneer in his profession and a respected humanitarian. The inaugural Ed Block Courage Award was presented in 1978 to Baltimore Colts’ defensive end, Joe Ehrmann. Following the Colts’ departure from Baltimore in 1984, the scope of the award expanded to include one player from every team in the NFL.
The 33rd Annual Ed Block Courage Awards March 8th, 2011 at Martin's West in Baltimore, MD.
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was honored with the 2009 EBCA as was Washington's Phillip Daniels.
Other Redskin recipients include Reed Doughty (2008), Marcus Washington (2007), Randy Thomas (2006), Khary Campbell (2005), Brandon Noble (2004), Fred Smoot (2003), and Chris Samuels (2002).
The Redskins will 'courageously' take on the (7-4) Giants this Sunday in New York. This will be the 19th time Donovan McNabb will face the franchise. Hopefully he'll perform accordingly and give the home team a chance to make a playoff spot.
“The great ones do", said coach Shanahan. "You’ve got to play your best football in December and there’s no question about it. Teams that aren’t playing their best football in December, even if they get to the playoffs, chances are they’re not going to get anything accomplished once they do. Hopefully we can play our best football over the next month.”
Kemoeatu worked diligently to rehabilitate his Achilles after suffering a season-ending tear during training camp in 2009 with the Carolina Panthers. He returned to the practice field this past offseason. During the 2010 season he has played in all 11 games, registering ten starts, with 28 tackles (22 solo).
The Courage Award is named after Ed Block, the longtime head athletic trainer of the Baltimore Colts who was a pioneer in his profession and a respected humanitarian. The inaugural Ed Block Courage Award was presented in 1978 to Baltimore Colts’ defensive end, Joe Ehrmann. Following the Colts’ departure from Baltimore in 1984, the scope of the award expanded to include one player from every team in the NFL.
The 33rd Annual Ed Block Courage Awards March 8th, 2011 at Martin's West in Baltimore, MD.
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was honored with the 2009 EBCA as was Washington's Phillip Daniels.
Other Redskin recipients include Reed Doughty (2008), Marcus Washington (2007), Randy Thomas (2006), Khary Campbell (2005), Brandon Noble (2004), Fred Smoot (2003), and Chris Samuels (2002).
The Redskins will 'courageously' take on the (7-4) Giants this Sunday in New York. This will be the 19th time Donovan McNabb will face the franchise. Hopefully he'll perform accordingly and give the home team a chance to make a playoff spot.
“The great ones do", said coach Shanahan. "You’ve got to play your best football in December and there’s no question about it. Teams that aren’t playing their best football in December, even if they get to the playoffs, chances are they’re not going to get anything accomplished once they do. Hopefully we can play our best football over the next month.”
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