Outland had long believed that football tackles and guards needed more respect, and he envisioned the Outland Trophy as a vehicle to provide that honor. Jim Ridlon was commissioned to create and sculpt the Outland Trophy in 1988. The trophy is gold colored with 18-karat gold trim. It takes a special kind of person to be an Outland Trophy candidate. You have to be willing to try new techniques, break old habits, and explore different options before reaching a decision. Your job is also very demanding; you are expected to work long hours under stressful conditions. But if you are able to deal with all that then there's no reason why you can't become an Outland Trophy winner someday. The first five candidates were selected by a committee composed of members of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). In 1992, the selection process was changed so that now the President of the AFCA makes the nominations and the Board of Directors of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) selects the winner. The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament has been called "March Madness" since its creation in 1939. The term "trophy" has been used since 1989 when the Outland Trophy was introduced for development of college football players.