BOULDER — With college football celebrating its 150th season in 2019, The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced this week its "Team of Excellence," highlighting those NFF board members who played football and have gone on to success in life.
University of Colorado athletic director Rick George was one of 30 people named to the unique and prestigious team.
A four-year cornerback for the Illinois Fighting Illini, George played in 44 straight games at Illinois. Serving as athletics director at the CU since August 2013, his successful career in athletics has included stints in football operations at Illinois, Colorado and Vanderbilt; president and CEO of the Fore!