Mitch Barnhart is going to have to make some more room his the trophy case. The Kentucky director of athletics will receive this year’s John L. Toner Award. Distributed by the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Football Hall of Fame, the award shines light on college football’s top administrators.
“For two decades, Mitch Barnhart has skillfully guided Kentucky as one of the foremost leaders in collegiate athletics,” said NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell. “He is committed to ensuring Wildcat student-athletes have success both on and off the field. We are pleased to honor him with the 2022 NFF John L.