John Madden to Honor the NFL's Best Offensive Linemen with Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award Presented by Prilosec OTC(R)
November 12 2009 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
The Official Heartburn Remedy Sponsor of the NFL Celebrates
League's Most Valuable Protectors with First Annual Award
CINCINNATI, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The National Football
League, Prilosec OTC® and Pro-Football Hall-of-Fame Member John
Madden announced today the creation of the first annual Madden Most
Valuable Protectors Award presented by Prilosec OTC. The award will
celebrate the important role linemen play in their team's success
and honor the NFL's best offensive linemen based on their 2009
regular season performance. While most attention is typically
focused on more glamorous performances by quarterbacks, running
backs and wide receivers, the Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award
will commemorate the accomplishments of a high-performing group of
offensive linemen and their unique ability to provide protection
for their teammates. The inaugural Madden Most Valuable Protectors
Award will be presented Super Bowl XLIV Week in Miami, Florida. As
a proud five-year sponsor of the NFL, Prilosec OTC is presenting
this award to recognize the loyal protectors who serve as the
backbone of every NFL team - just as Prilosec OTC provides powerful
OTC protection against frequent heartburn. As an authority who
appreciates the weekly battles in the trenches, John Madden
understands the importance of great offensive line play and is an
ideal ambassador for recognizing the NFL's best offensive line. "I
am happy that Prilosec OTC has created an annual award that
recognizes the NFL's best offensive linemen," said John Madden.
"The guys up front are the ones that provide powerful protection,
just like Prilosec OTC." NFL® fans who want powerful protection
against frequent heartburn, or heartburn that occurs two or more
days a week, can take a 14-day course of Prilosec OTC to maximize
game day fun. During this season's NFL Playoffs in January 2010,
fans will have the opportunity to cast their vote for the NFL's
best offensive line by visiting
http://www.maddenprotectorsaward.com/. Criteria for selecting the
Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award winner will take into account
statistics from the full season's performance, a combination of
opinions from the NFL, and fan voting. For more information on the
Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award presented by Prilosec OTC,
visit http://www.maddenprotectorsaward.com/. About PRILOSEC OTC
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