NFF 2020 Banquet Program

2020 UNIVERSITY SCHOLAR–LEADER–ATHLETES
Parker Houston
SDSU
Parker Houston is a 6-foot, 3-inch, 250-pound tight end
at San Diego State University, where he played for Rocky
Long. Houston, who graduated from Reed High School
in Sparks, Nevada in 2016, was a four-year starter and
played his entire college career at SDSU.
Houston, the Aztecs’ Outstanding Freshman of the Year
in 2016, was on the watch list for the John Mackey Award
and Wuerffel Trophy and a semifinalist for the William
V. Campbell Trophy in 2019. He also earned the President’s Award for high
achievement and was an All-Mountain West Conference Second Team selection.
Off the field, he graduated in three years with a degree in criminal justice while
maintaining a 3.4 GPA.Houston has started his master’s program in homeland
security and carries a 3.9 GPA. He is a three-time Mountain West Conference Fall
All-Academic Team selection.
Outside of sports and the classroom, Houston has enjoyed coaching NFL Flag
San Diego football, participating in Shop with a Jock, being involved in the
outreach programs and conducting campus tours for the Upward Bound programs.
Houston has also been part of leadership talks at Hillsdale Middle School.
Houston is currently training for the NFL Draft. Parker is the son of Brian and
Kristy Houston.
Reid Sinnett
USD
Reid Sinnett is a 6-foot, 4-inch, 225-pound, quarterback
at the University of San Diego, where he played for head
coach Dale Lindsey. Sinnett, who graduated from
Johnson High School in Iowa in 2015, was a one-year
starter and played his entire college career at USD.
Sinnett’s 2019 campaign was a stellar one as he
finished 11th in voting for the Walter Payton Award,
receiving four first place votes. Sinnett ended the
regular season second in the nation in passing efficiency and top five in passing
touchdowns, passing yards per game and total offense. He was named to the
All-PFL First Team.
Off the field, Sinnett graduated with a degree in finance from USD while maintaining
a 3.4 GPA throughout his academic career. He was named to the All-PFL
Academic First Team and earned a spot on the PFL honor roll all five seasons.
Outside of sports and the classroom, Sinnett participated in the Autism Tree
Project as well as supported mental health awareness for student athletes through
Hilinski’s Hope. Sinnett is currently training for the NFL Draft. After football, he plans
to pursue venture capitalism. He enjoys cinema as well as reading about ancient
history. Reid is the son of Kurt and Molly Sinnett and brother to Hayden Sinnett.
IN SUPPORT OF EXCELLENCE
The young men honored here tonight exemplify the highest caliber of America’s
youth. Molding of these men and those who follow them, is the responsibility of
many. A vital link in the development of this nation’s young people are the men and
women who teach them. Tonight, as we recognize these Scholar-Leader-Athletes,
we also honor their parents, teachers, coaches, administrators and schools.
SCHOOL COACH PRINCIPAL LEAGUE
Bishops Joel Allen Ron Kim Coastal
Borrego Springs Tim White Victoria Baay Ocean
Cathedral Catholic Sean Doyle Kevin Calkins Western
El Cajon Valley Nicholas Osborn Kim Patterson Grossmont Valley
Francis Parker Matt Morrison Dr. Monica Gillespie Pacific
Grossmont Tom Karlo Dan Barnes Grossmont
Helix Robbie Owens Kevin Osborn Grossmont
Hilltop Drew Westling Karen T. Hernandez Metro- South Bay
La Costa Canyon Sean Sovacool Reno Medina Avocado
La Jolla Tim Roach Dr. Chuck Podhorksy Eastern
La Jolla Country Day Tyler Hales Gary Krahn Ph.D. Pacific
Lincoln David Dunn Stephanie Brown Western
Madison Rick Jackson Heather Seaton Western
Monte Vista Ron Hamamoto Joel Tropp Grossmont Valley
Oceanside David Rodriguez Teresa Collis Avacado
Orange Glen Jason Patterson Stacey Adame Coastal
Otay Ranch Lance Christensen Anna Pedroza Mesa
Point Loma Mike Hastings Hans Becker Western
San Pasqual Tony Corley Martin Casas Valley
Santa Fe Christian John Wallace Matt Hannan Coastal
Santana Tim Estes Tim Schwuchow Grossmont Valley
Scripps Ranch Marlon Gardiner Nicole DeWitt City
St Augustine Joe Kremer Edwin J. Hearn Western
Westview Kyle Williams Tina Ziegler Palomar
COLLEGES COACH PRESIDENT CONFERENCE
San Diego State
University Brady Hoke Dr. Adela de la Torre Mountain West
University of
San Diego Dale Lindsey Dr. James T. Harris III Pioneer
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