The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected cornerback Johnthan Banks, the 2012 Jim Thorpe Award winner, from Mississippi State with the 43rd overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.

The Jim Thorpe Association along with FATE (Fighting Addiction Through Education) honored the 2012 Red Ribbon Drug Free essay and poster winners today at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Students across the state were asked to submit essays and artwork best representing…

(Oklahoma City) – Lieutenant Governor, Todd Lamb announced today the 2013 Induction Class for the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.  The announcement was made at the Jim Thorpe Museum during the Jim Thorpe Association’s Leadership Luncheon. The 2013 induction class…

Oklahoma City—Johnthan Banks of Mississippi State has been named the 2012 Thorpe Award Winner, given to the top defensive back in college football.

"First of all, it's a blessing from God to be given this opportunity," Banks said. "I want to…

Oklahoma City—The Jim Thorpe Association announced today three finalists for the 2012 Jim Thorpe Award, given to the top defensive back in college football.  The Thorpe Award is named after history’s greatest athlete, Jim Thorpe, and is presented by the…

JIM THORPE AWARD NAMES SEMIFINALISTS
 Oklahoma City—The Jim Thorpe Association announced today 15 semifinalists for the 2012 Jim Thorpe Award, given to the top defensive back in college football.

The Thorpe Award is named after history’s greatest athlete, Jim Thorpe, and is…

Clemson's Jonathan Meeks Named Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week
CLEVELAND, Ohio - After recording two key interceptions, including one he returned 74 yards for a touchdown in No. 14 Clemson’s 38-17 win over Virginia Tech, senior safety Jonathan Meeks…