CHICAGO (November 20, 2017) – After guiding the Howard University Football team to its first winning season in five years, Coach Mike London was named a finalist for the 31st STATS FCS Eddie Robinson Award. The announcement came Monday morning.
 
London was among the 18 finalists selected for this year's award.
 
"I am extremely humbled and honored to be considered for this prestigious award," London stated. "We all stand on the shoulders of others that have helped us along the way. I am thankful to so many in my life and those who made this consideration a reality."
 
London's first season at HU began with the program's first FBS win as the Bison beat UNLV, which according to ESPN,  deemed the biggest upset in college football history. Furthermore, Howard finished second in the conference with a 6-2 mark while posting its first winning season since 2012.
 
Named for the legendary coach of Grambling State, past winners of the Robinson Award include Mark Duffner, Erk Russell, Chris Ault, Jim Tressel, Houston Nutt, Andy Talley, Paul Johnson, Joe Glenn, Jerry Kill, Jerry Moore and two-time winners Mickey Matthews, Sean McDonnell and Craig Bohl.
 
This year's list includes at least one coach from all 13 FCS conferences. A national panel of over 150 sports information and media relations directors, broadcasters, writers and other dignitaries will select the recipient.
 
Also this season, STATS will present the Walter Payton Award (FCS offensive player of the year), the Buck Buchanan Award (FCS defensive player of the year), the Jerry Rice Award (FCS freshman player of the year) and the Doris Robinson FCS Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award.
 
For more STATS FCS Coverage: http://www.fcs.football/fcsfront.asp
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.