UConn held it’s team dinner and awards ceremony yesterday, and here are the recipients :
Senior running back Andre Dixon was awarded both the team MVP, and Jasper T. Howard “Play-Every-Play” Award. Dixon racked up 967 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns, and added another 112 yards receiving and a touchdown. Dixon rushed for the game winning touchdown in overtime vs Notre Dame, which propelled the team to a three game winning streak to finish the regular season.
Jordan Todman was named the team’s Offensive Player of the Year. The sophomore became the 11th back in UConn history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season, posting 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns.
No surprise on defense, junior linebacker Lawrence Wilson was awarded the team’s Defensive Player of the Year. Wilson’s 136 total tackles are good for 1st in the Big East, and 4th in the nation.
The Special Teams Player of the Year award went to junior fullback, and Captain, Anthony Sherman. Sherman totalled 21 tackles on special teams, many of them punishing hits.
Senior cornerback, and Captain, Robert McClain was given the The Brian Kozlowski Award (Courage, hard work, productive). McClain had 60 tackles and 4 interceptions, as a well as a punt return for a touchdown at Cincinnati.
Senior Punter, and Captain, Desi Cullen was given the Kendall Madison Award (Hard work, positive attitude, outstanding citizenship).
Senior wide receiver Marcus Easley was awarded the Alumni Award (leadership, dedication, ultimate team player). Easley had 853 yards and 8 touchdowns on the season.
Senior wide receiver Brad Kanuch was given The John L. Toner Scholar-Athlete Award. Kanuch caught 27 passes for 325 yards and a touchdown.
Senior offensive tackle Mike Hicks was given The Joseph M. Giannelli Unsung Hero Award. Hicks was an integral part of UConn’s big bruising offensive line, which cleared the way for Todman and Dixon’s 2,000 + yards rushing.
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