I am beyond blessed to receive the 2020 Denver Post Gold Helmet Award, and even more blessed to be the first person in Fountain-Fort Carson school history to break the ice and win a prestigious award like this.
Going back to my sophomore year, post-injury I remember doing my research and being inspired to win this award. I continued to not only tell myself but everyone around me that my senior year I would at least be a finalist for the Gold Helmet Award. Considering all the criteria it takes to win this award, everything becomes natural when you develop a certain kind of love for what you do. I love being an athlete, so it’s easy to do what’s asked of me, whether that’s giving back to my community or keeping a good GPA year-round.
As I look back at the past winners and their achievements, I take in account that each person left their mark on Colorado football forever. Again, I am forever grateful that I get to join a special group of guys who inspire other football players in Colorado like myself.
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Q Jones of Fountain-Fort Carson overcomes the odds to win 2020 Gold Helmet Award Meet the Gold Helmet finalists: 6 Colorado high school football players who embody excellence on and off the fieldGrowing up I never understood what it felt like to actually win in life. Instead, I grew up seeing a lot of losses or setbacks for my family and it inspired me to change the cycle. My mother always told me to not be another “statistic” and to continue my strive for greatness, along with just being a good person. Many times, I reflect on my past, so that I can better my future.
Kobe Bryant once said, “If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail.” Allowing myself to fail became normal because I knew that I could grow from it. Now, I understand what it feels like to win.
Thank you to The Denver Post, Fountain-Fort Carson High School, my coaches, and my family for this honor.
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