Senate Concurrent Resolution 556

(As Adopted by Senate and House)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE TO UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI (OLE MISS) ALL-SEC SENIOR OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NICK BROEKER UPON BEING NAMED THE WINNER OF THE 2022 KENT HULL TROPHY BY THE MISSISSIPPI SPORTS HALL OF FAME AND FOR HIS POSTSEASON ACCOLADES.

WHEREAS, All-SEC Ole Miss offensive lineman Nick Broeker was named the winner of the Kent Hull Trophy by the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. Broeker received the award during the C Spire Conerly Trophy virtual ceremony on November 29, 2022; and

WHEREAS, the award has been presented annually to the top collegiate offensive lineman in Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, it is named after Magnolia State native Kent Hull, who spent 11 seasons with the "Buffalo Bills," appearing in four straight Super Bowls and three consecutive Pro Bowls; and

WHEREAS, Broeker, a native of Springfield, Illinois, started all 12 games in 2022 for the "Rebels" at left guard, playing in nearly all offensive snaps (907). Broeker has not allowed a sack in 505 pass blocking snaps and is an anchor for an Ole Miss offense that ranks No. 3 in the FBS in rushing yards per game (261.6) and No. 7 in total offense (491.2); and

WHEREAS, Nick had an award-winning season, being named All-SEC, 2nd Team All-American and participating in the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama; and

WHEREAS, Broeker is a member of an offensive line unit that has blocked for a rushing attack that features the only team in the country with two players over 850 yards rushing. Ole Miss is the only FBS team with more than 5,500 yards of total offense, while having more than 3,000 yards rushing; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we commend this outstanding University of Mississippi athlete who has brought recognition to his team, his university and to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby extend the congratulations of the Mississippi Legislature to University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) All-SEC Senior Offensive Lineman Nick Broeker, upon being named the winner of the 2022 Kent Hull Trophy by the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, and thank Nick and his family for bringing honor to his team, the University of Mississippi and to the State of Mississippi, and extend our best wishes to Nick for future success in his professional football career.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Nick Broeker and his family, forwarded to the University of Mississippi and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.