Florida Gator walk-on DL Gary Beemer has been selected for the Rudy award. Beemer, who had one of the most memorable moments of his lifetime in the Swamp on senior day after he scored a rushing touchdown against Appalachian State.

Each schools selects one player and 55 out of 120 FBS schools sent one in. The award recognizes student-athletes who have character, courage, contribution and commitment as a member of their team and school.

With about seven minutes remaining in the game, Meyer asked Beemer if he wanted the ball on the goal line. I could see his eyes now big as a baseball when he heard that because he has never had the feeling of scoring a touchdown. Ever. He didn’t play football before high school and even during high school he was a defensive lineman. In the press conference this is what Beemer had to say;

“I grabbed the ball and I lowered my head and I ran and I closed my eyes,” he said after that win, “and when I opened them, I had scored a touchdown.”

Three players will be chosen as the finalists and the two runner-ups will also receive an award and as well as a academic scholarship that will be awarded to the University in their names. The winner will be announced on January 11 in Dallas at the College Football Rudy Awards ceremony.

The winner will be selected from a poll voted by fans, so Gator Fans take a second to vote! Gary Beemer deserves it! Here is the video of his touchdown and also a interview of Beemer after the game. (VOTE FOR BEEMER HERE…)