University of Akron junior quarterback Thomas Woodson is one of 43 candidates names to the 2016 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch List. This award is presented annually to the nation’s top collegiate quarterback based on character, citizenship, scholastic achievement, leadership and athletics.
Woodson threw for 2,202 yards in 2015, including 16 touchdown passes. He is 12th on UA’s career passing yards list and is a preseason All-Mid-American Conference selection.
Tennis
Brandon Padgett, the UA women’s tennis coach, has been named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Chair for the Midwest Region.
As one of 12 regional chairs, Padgett, who is entering his seventh season as UA’s coach, will be on the ITA National Rankings Committee and will help determine tournament selections.