Coach of the Year
2011 Timeline
Fan Voting
9.1 - 12.3
Your votes during this period will determine the fifteen coaches in each division who are eligible to become finalists.
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Evaluation
12.4 - 12.6
The top fifteen vote getters in each division are evaluated based on Sportsmanship, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence. The selection committee then chooses ten finalists from Division I-FBS, five from Division I-FCS, five from Division II and five from Division III.
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Finalist Voting
12.6 - 12.22
Fans have the opportunity to vote on the finalists from each division to impact who will be named a 2011 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year. The national media and the College Football Hall of Fame selection committee also place their final votes.
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Votes Tallied
12.23 - 1.8.12
Votes are tallied based on the following equation:
20% Fan Votes
55% College Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee Votes
25% National Media Votes
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Winners Announced
1.9.12
The four winners will be announced in advance of the BCS National Championship Game hosted in New Orleans.
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