W Michigan QB Terrell wins Campbell as top scholar-athlete
NEW YORK — Western Michigan quarterback Zach Terrell is the winner of the William V. Campbell Trophy, which goes to college football’s top scholar-athlete.
Terrell was presented with the so-called academic Heisman on Tuesday night at the National Football Foundation’s Hall of Fame banquet. He was one of 12 finalists from all levels of college football. Each finalist receives an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship. Terrell receives an additional $7,000 in scholarship money.
A three-year captain, Terrell is currently working an MBA after graduating in 3 1/2 years from Western Michigan.