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Aug. 19, 2008
OXFORD, Ohio - OXFORD, Ohio – Halle Popson was named the Nan Harvey Sportsmanship Award winner on Tuesday by the Mid-American Conference (MAC).
Nan Harvey was a part of the University at Buffalo family for over two decades as a student, coach and administrator before passing away in 2003 after a three-year battle with cancer. Her hard work and never give up attitude for pushing forward were all self driven and qualities that cannot be taught or coached. The Nan Harvey Sportsmanship Award is given to a softball player who demonstrates the various qualities that Harvey possessed.
“Halle had all the great qualities you look for in an athlete and teammate,” Miami head coach Kelly Schoenly said. “She was tenacious, competitive, intense, and she thrived under pressure. But what I will remember Halle for as a student-athlete here at Miami is what she brought us as a person and leader. She was compassionate, dedicated, generous, and had a tremendous positive spirit. She is so deserving of the Nan Harvey Award and we are thrilled that our opponents saw in her what we saw every day. She will be hard to replace, but she has left a standard for those that follow.”
Popson can add this can add this honor to a trophy self already loaded with hardware as her many awards in her time at Miami include 2008 Leann Grimes Davidge Award, 2008 Women’s Leadership Award given by Miami University Women’s Center, 2008 Miami University President’s Distinguished Service Award, and the 2008 Miami University Senior Service Leadership Award. On the field she was named to the All-MAC Second Team (2008), All-MAC First Team (2007) and All-MAC Tournament Team (2005).
What the MAC Coaches had to say about Popson:
“I had the pleasure of watching Halle as both a high school and college athlete and was always impressed not only with her overall athletics ability, but also her ability to naturally lead her team and serve as a good teammate. Halle has overcome tough situations and was still able to succeed in all aspects of college life. For a kid to have that kind of internal fortitude is impressive and deserving of acknowledgement.” – Julie Jones, Akron University Head Softball Coach
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“Popson is a student athlete that speaks volumes about our game. From the outside looking in I think she has a great personality, is a fierce competitor, and I know that she does things right away from the softball field. She had a great career, and I'm sure there are bigger things ahead for her.” - Craig Nicholson, Ball State University Head Softball Coach
“Halle was an incredible competitor, as an opposing player she displayed great leadership and sportsmanship on and off the field. She was an outstanding first baseman and was a threat at the plate and on the base path.” - Karen Baird, Eastern Michigan University Head Softball Coach
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