Wide receiver Brian Robiskie and field hockey star Linda Haussener were awarded the prestigious Big 10 Medal of Honor Wednesday at the 42nd-annual Scholar-Athlete Dinner held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
The Ohio State Department of Athletics presents awards to honor student-athletes for academic and athletic accomplishments. This year a record 493 OSU scholar-athletes were recognized. Each Big Ten institution selects the top male and female athlete of the graduating class and awards them the Medal of Honor along with a $5,000 postgraduate scholarship.
The Medal of Honor award was established in 1914 and was offered to women for the first time in 1982.
Robiskie, a four-time letter winner for the Buckeyes, had 127 career receptions for 1,866 yards and scored 24 touchdowns. He also was a two-time First Team Academic All-American and a finalist for the Arthur Ashe Scholar-Athlete Award and the 2008 Draddy Trophy.
Robiskie was a second round draft pick for the Cleveland Browns and will continue his football career in the NFL.
Haussener was named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association All American Team three times. She was the 2009 Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Year and led the conference in scoring.
She was a three-time NFHCA National Scholar Athlete and a three-time Academic All-Big Ten.
Some of the other Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor male finalists included James Laurinaitis and tennis standout Steven Moneke.
Kim Reeder was a notable female finalist. Reeder and the softball team have been competing in the NCAA Super Regional since Thursday.
The 493 male and female athletes recognized represent 34 OSU sports.
Evan Winkofsky can be reached at [email protected].
