Dec. 13, 1999

Villanova, Pa.--- On Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Eagles Fly for Leukemia Banquet held at the Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel in Philadelphia, Pa., Villanova senior quarterback Chris Boden was named the 1999 team MVP for the Wildcats by the Eagles Fly for Leukemia Program. Each year, the program honors one individual with this years accolades going to former Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White. In addition, the Eagles Fly for Leukemia also names one outstanding player from each local team. Other past Villanova winners include Brian Westbrook in 1998, Josh Dolbin in 1997 and Brian Finneran in 1996.

On the way to leading the Wildcats to yet another outstanding season, Boden broke the all-time Atlantic 10 records for touchdowns, yards and completions in 1999. In addition, he became only the 12th quarterback in college football history and only the fourth in NCAA I-AA history to pass for 10,000 yards and 100 touchdowns in his career. Boden finished the season completing 294-of-474 passes for 3,058 yards and 24 touchdowns. For his performance, Boden was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Conference first team.