Lott is extremely active in the community and a perfect example of a player who successfully transitioned from the playing field to the business world. Lott is also a member of the NFL's 75th Anniversary Team. The award's name comes from Lott's style of play in the 1980s and early 1990s. Every year, a dinner takes place to honor all the current players who have earned the award. The coaching staff selects a player every week who makes an impact on the field and then challenges the student-athlete to make an impact in the community. "We appreciate John Moretz for his longstanding support and sponsorship of the Heavy Hitter award through SouthSide Power and Fitness and his passion for the Bears." "We are fortunate to have outstanding supporters like Ronnie Lott to come inspire our team to become Heavy Hitters not only on the field but in life," stated Kim Pate, Director of Athletics. The award is sponsored by Southside Power and Fitness who makes a contribution to Habitat For Humanity in the name of each week's winner. In 2003, the Lenoir-Rhyne Football Team established an award after each game called the Heavy Hitter Award in honor of Ronnie Lott. a Super Bowl champion and a collegiate National Champion, but who has had a tremendous impact on and off the field is invaluable. "The opportunity for our young men to hear from and spend time with someone who is not only in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. "Our players and staff could not be more excited to welcome Ronnie Lott back to LR," said Head Coach Mike Jacobs. Story Links Hickory, N.C. – Ronnie Lott, four-time Super Bowl Champion and 2000 National Football League Hall Of Fame Inductee, will make his annual visit to speak to the Lenoir-Rhyne Football Team on Thursday, October 20.
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