2012. Commitment Award

The Randolph Oilers and the family of Buddy Thompson are proud to announce that the winner of the first annual 2012 Robert “Buddy” Thompson / Randolph Oiler Commitment Award is Mike Wright. The award was established to acknowledge the member of the Randolph Oilers who has served in the in the United States military and who best exemplifies the love of football, commitment to his country, and devotion to family that were the essence of what the late Buddy Thompson was all about.   
 
                          

To recognize the sacrifices the men and women of the US military make, the team has established an award to acknowledge a player each season for their commitment to our country, their dedication to family, and their passion for the sport of football.

                               
Buddy Thompson was a former Marine, a running back, a devoted family man, and a huge fan of the Oilers

Even though this award will be issued to only one player per season, the entire Randolph Oiler family would like to extend their gratitude to ALL Americans who have made the ultimate sacrifice in risking their lives by serving in the United States military to keep our country safe. Football is a great sport and a pastime we all enjoy, but the men and women who bravely serve our country are the true heroes. So to all of our veterans, both on the team and in the community we say THANK YOU.

Click here for the full article announcing Mike as the recipient of the award. 

And special thanks to Schutt Sports for generously donating a top of the line football helmet to be included as part of the award.