Football


Outland Trophy

The Outland Trophy is presented annually to the outstanding interior lineman in collegiate football by the Football Writers Association of America.
1950 – Bob Gain – Tackle

Mosi Tatupu Award

The Mosi Tatupu Award is presented annually to the outstanding senior special teams player in collegiate football by the Hula Bowl Maui.
2002 – Glenn Pakulak – Punter

National Football Foundation Hall of Fame

The National Football Foundation annually honors former collegiate football players and coaches, who rank among the all-time great performers, and inducts them into their respective Hall of Fame.
1947-50Bob Gain – Tackle
1949-51Babe Parilli – Quarterback
1946-53Paul “Bear” Bryant – Coach
1955-57Lou Michaels – Tackle
1982-89Jerry Claiborne – Coach

Academic All-Americans

1974 Tom Ranieri,  NG  (CoSIDA)1978Jim Kovach,  LB  (CoSIDA)1978Mark Keene,  C  (CoSIDA)1985Ken Petrowiak,  C  (CoSIDA)1989Greg Lahr,  OT  (CoSIDA)1991Greg Lahr,  OT  (CFA)1992Doug Pelfrey,  PK  (CFA)1992Dean Wells,  DE  (CFA)1995Mike Schellenberger,  LB  (CoSIDA)1998Jeff Zurcher, FS (CoSIDA)

National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award

The National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame annually, beginning in 1951, honors scholar-athletes from universities around the nation and presents them with scholarships for post-graduate work.
1978 – Jim Kovach – Linebacker
1979 – Leon Shadowen – Off. Guard
1998 – Jeff Zurcher – Free Safety

NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship

The National Collegiate Athletic Association annually, beginning in 1964, honors scholar-athletes from universities around the nation and presents them with post-graduate scholarships.
1976 – Tom Ranieri – Linebacker
1979 – Jim Kovach – Linebacker
1983 – Keith Martin – Def. Guard

Atlanta Touchdown Club Award

The Atlanta Touchdown Club Award has been given since 1939 to the outstanding player in the Southeastern Conference. Beginning in 1945, an outstanding back and lineman were chosen. Then beginning in 1980, both offensive and defensive linemen and backs have been chosen.
1949Bob GainLineman
1950Babe ParilliBack
1957Lou MichaelsLineman
1995Moe WilliamsBack
1998Tim CouchBack
2002Derek AbneySpecial Teams

Regional Coach Of The Year

1984Jerry Claiborne AFCA Region 21997Hal Mumme       AFCA Region 21999Hal Mumme       Football News South/SW Region

“Unsung Hero” All-American Team – College Football Chronicle

1996John Schlarman  Offensive Guard1997Bamidele Ali    Defensive End

All-America Farm Team – Successful Farming Magazine1996Jonas Liening, OT First Team1997Jonas Liening, OT First Team1998Jonas Liening, OT First Team1998Lance Mickelsen, WR Hon. Mention1999Jeff Snedegar, LB First Team2000Nolan DeVaughn Second Team

Bill Faulkner Award (Wildcat Touchdown Club)
1992Jerry Claiborne
1993Brent ClaibornePK

Birmingham Quarterback Club Award

The Birmingham QB Club annually selects the outstanding back and lineman in the SEC.

1949Bob Gain        Lineman1950Babe Parilli    Back1956Lou Michaels    Lineman1977Derrick Ramsey  Back2002Derek Abney     Special Teams

Birmingham Touchdown Club Award

The Birmingham Touchdown Club, annually since 1976, selects the outstanding senior player and assistant coach in the Southeastern Conference.

1976Art Still      Defensive End1988Terry Strock   Asst. Coach

Jacobs Award

The Jacobs Award has been given annually since 1935 by Dr. W.J. Jacobs of Clinton, S.C., to the outstanding blocker in the Southeastern Conference based on a poll of league coaches.
1976Warren BryantOff. Tackle

SEC Coach of the Year

The SEC Coach of the Year award as selected by The Associated Press and league coaches. The coaches award was sponsored by the Nashville Banner from 1933-97.

1950 Paul Bryant       AP1954Blanton Collier   Coaches1977Fran Curci        AP1983Jerry Claiborne   AP

SEC Player of the Year

The SEC Player of the Year award as selected by league coaches. The award was sponsored by the Nashville Banner from 1933-97.

1950Babe Parilli    Quarterback1957Lou Michaels    Tackle1973Sonny Collins   Running Back1998Tim Couch       Quarterback

Helms Foundation Hall of Fame Award

1927-33Harry Gamage   Coach1949-50Babe Parilli   Quarterback1955-57Lou Michaels   Tackle

Washington Touchdown Club Award

1950Babe Parilli   Quarterback1957Lou Michaels   Tackle

Atlanta Constitution Award

1950Babe Parilli   Quarterback1951Babe Parilli   Quarterback1951Doug Moseley   Center1953Ray Correll    Guard

Birmingham Post-Herald Award

1974Sonny CollinsRunning Back

Birmingham QB Club Quarter-Century All-SEC Team (1950-74)

1951-53Steve Meilinger   End1947-50Bob Gain          Tackle1955-57Lou Michaels      Tackle

Freshman All-America (since 1986)

1986Ron Robinson, DB      The Sporting News (1st Team)1988Jerry Bell, DG        Football News (1st Team)1988Greg Lahr, OT         Football News (1st Team)1989Chuck Bradley, OT     Football News (1st Team)1993Moe Williams, TB      Football News (2nd Team)1997Willie Gary, FS       The Sporting News (1st Team)1998Matt Brown, OT        The Sporting News (3rd Team)1998David Johnson, SS     The Sporting News (1st Team)1998Dennis Johnson, DE    The Sporting News (2nd Team)1999Kip Sixbery, OG       The Sporting News (1st Team)                              Football News (2nd Team)2000Antonio Hall, OT      Rivals.com (1st Team)                              The Sporting News (3rd team)2000Chad Scott, RB        The Sporting News (3rd team)

Coaches’ SEC All-Freshman Team

2000Derek Abney        Wide ReceiverAntonio Hall       Offensive TackleDeWayne Robertson  Defensive TackleChad Scott         Running Back2001Ellery Moore       Defensive Tackle2002Taylor Begley      KickerDeion Holts        Defensive End

Knoxville News-Sentinel SEC All-Freshman Team

1986 Vic Adams            Defensive Guard     Ron Robinson         Defensive Back1987 Chris Tolbert        Defensive Back1988 Greg Lahr            Offensive TackleJerry Bell           Defensive Guard1989 Kurt Johnson         Flanker     Chuck Bradley        Offensive Tackle1990 Terry Samuels        Fullback1991 Mark Askin           Offensive TackleDamon Betz           Nose GuardMelvin Johnson       Free Safety1992 David Snardon        Bandit1993 Moe Williams         Tailback1994 Chad Hudson          LinebackerKio Sanford          Kick ReturnerJohn Schlarman       Offensive Guard1995 Jonas Liening        Offensive TackleMarvin Major         Defensive TackleCraig Yeast          Wide Receiver1996David De La Peralle  Offensive TackleDerick Logan         TailbackGeorge Massey        Defensive TackleChad Spencer         Tight End1997Willie Gary          Free SafetySeth Hanson          KickerDerek Homer          Halfback1998Matt Brown           Offensive TackleDavid Johnson        Strong Safety1999Kip Sixbery          Offensive Guard2000Derek Abney          Wide ReceiverAntonio Hall         Offensive TackleJared Lorenzen       QuarterbackDeWayne Robertson    Defesnsive TackleChad Scott           Running Back2001Ellery Moore         Defensive Tackle2002Taylor Begley        Kicker

Lakeland (Fla.) Ledger 25-Year All-SEC Team (1961-85)

1973-76 Warren Bryant   Off. Lineman1974-77 Art Still       Def. Lineman

Southeastern Conference Off./Def./Special Teams Player of the Week

Oct. 11, 1985Mike Velotta, DT, vs. Misssissippi StateNov. 8, 1986Ivy Joe Hunter, TB, vs. VanderbiltNov. 15, 1986Bill Ransdell, QB, vs. FloridaOct. 10, 1987Mark Higgs, TB, vs. MississippiOct. 22, 1988Alfred Rawls, TB, vs. GeorgiaNov. 5, 1988Randy Holleran, LB, vs. VanderbiltNov. 11, 1989Oliver Barnett, DT, at VanderbiltSept. 1, 1990Joey Couch, NG, vs. Central MichiganOct. 27, 1990Al Baker, FB, vs. GeorgiaNov. 16, 1991Don Robinson, CB, at FloridaSept. 19, 1992Dean Wells, Strike, vs. IndianaSept. 11, 1993Marty Moore, LB, vs. FloridaSept. 23, 1995Moe Williams, TB, at South CarolinaOct. 26, 1996Mike Schellenberger, LB, vs. GeorgiaAug. 30, 1997Tim Couch, QB, vs. LouisvilleOct. 4, 1997Tim Couch, QB, vs. AlabamaSept. 26, 1998Craig Yeast, WR, at FloridaOct. 17, 1998Tim Couch, QB, at LSUOct. 16, 1999Anthony Wajda, FS, vs. LSUNov. 13, 1999Patrick Wiggins, SS, vs. VanderbiltSept. 1, 2002Taylor Begley, K, vs. LouisvilleSept. 7, 2002Jared Lorenzen, QB, vs. Texas-El PasoSept. 28, 2002Derek Abney, KR, vs. FloridaOct. 19, 2002Derek Abney, KR, vs. ArkansasNov. 2, 2002Derek Abney, KR, vs. Mississippi State

Southeast Area All-Time Football Team (1920-69)

1949-51Babe Parilli      Quarterback1931-33Ralph Kercheval   Punter

National Association of Academic Advisors Award

1994Delandual ConwellLinebacker

College Football Association “Good Works” Team

1994Leon Smith      Split End1996Kurt Supe       Defensive End1998Jimmy Carter    Punter

American Football Coaches Association “Good Works Team”

1999Seth Hanson     Kicker2000Matt Layow      Defensive End2002Antonio Hall    Offensive Tackle

Southeastern Conference “Good Works” Team

1994Leon Smith      Split End1995Leon Smith      Wide Receiver1996Littleton Ward  Cornerback1997Jimmy Carter    Punter1998Jeff Zurcher    Free Safety1999Seth Hanson     Kicker2000Jimmy Robinson  Wide Receiver2001Anthony Kelly   Wide Receiver2002Antonio Hall    Offensive Tackle

All-Time Sugar Bowl Team

1951Bob Gain        Tackle1951Walt Yowarsky   Tackle

All-Time Cotton Bowl Team

1952Babe Parilli    Quarterback1952Ray Correll     Guard1952Emery Clark     Halfback

Hall of Fame Bowl Most Valuable Player

1983George Adams    Tailback1984Marc Logan      Tailback

Peach Bowl Most Valuable Player

1993    Pookie Jones    Offense        Zane Beehn      Defense

All-American Bowl

1959Bobby Cravens   Halfback1960*Calvin Bird     Halfback1968Dicky Lyons     Halfback1969Dick Palmer     End1970Dave Hardt      PunterDave Roller     Tackle1971Joe Federspiel  Linebacker1975Vin Hoover      Tight EndSteve Campassi  Tailback* most valuable back

All-Star Gridiron Classic – Orlando, Fla.

1998Kris Comstock   Offensive Tackle1999James Whalen**  Tight EndAnthony White   Running Back2000Derek Homer     Running BackEric Kelly      CornerbackMatt Layow      Defensive EndMarlon McCree   Linebacker** injured, did not play

Blue-Gray Game – Montgomery, Ala.

1939Luke Lindon             Tackle1940Joe Bailey              Center1942Clyde Johnson           TackleClark Wood              Tackle1944Wash Serini             Tackle1946Wash Serini             TackleLeo Yarutis             Guard1947Jay Rhodemyre           CenterWash Serini        TacklePaul "Bear" Bryant      Staff1952John Griggs             Center1953Tommy Adkins            CenterRalph Paolone           FullbackPaul "Bear" Bryant      Staff1954Neil Lowry              Guard1955Bob Hardy               QuarterbackDick Moloney            HalfbackHoward Schellenberger   End1958Bobby Cravens           HalfbackJim Miller              GuardBlanton Collier         Head Coach1959George Boone            Tackle1960Jerry Eisaman           QuarterbackLloyd Hodge             Guard1961Bob Butler              Tackle1962Charlie Bradshaw        Staff1963Herschel Turner         Tackle1966Calvin Withrow          CenterLarry Seiple            Wide Receiver1968Dicky Lyons             HalfbackJeff Van Note           End1972Ken King                Linebacker1977Will Grant              Center1978Chris Hill              Running Back1979Richard Jaffe           Nose Guard1980Ken Roark               Center1985Jon Dumbauld            Def. TackleMaurice Douglass        Def. Back1986Jerry Claiborne         StaffCornell Burbage         W. Receiver1987Mark Higgs              TailbackDermontti Dawson        Off. GuardJerry Reese             Def. Tackle1988Ivy Joe Hunter          TailbackDavid Johnson           Cornerback1989Oliver Barnett          Def. TackleAlfred Rawls            Tailback1990Al Baker                TailbackPhil Logan              Split EndRandy Holleran          Linebacker1992Doug Pelfrey            KickerDean Wells              Def. EndChuck Bradley           Off. Tackle1995Dont? Key               Linebacker1996Van Hiles               CornerbackChris Ward              Def. End1997Kio Sanford             Wide Receiver

Canadian-American Game – Tampa, Fla.

1977Mike Martin     Linebacker1978James Ramey     Def. Tackle

Charity Game – New York City, N.Y.

1930Floppy Forquer  GuardConrad RoseTom Phipps      Fullback

Coaches All-America Game – Lubbock, Texas

1954Steve Meilinger  EndRay Correll      Guard1963Tom Hutchinson   EndBlanton Collier  Staff1966Sam Ball         TackleRodger Bird      Tailback1970Dick Palmer      Def. End1971Dave Hardt       Def. End

College All-Star Game – Chicago, Ill.

1948*Jay Rhodemyre    Center1950Harry Ulinski    Center1951Bob Gain         TackleWalt Yowarsky    Tackle1952*Babe Parilli     QuarterbackDoug Moseley     CenterJim Mackenzie    Tackle1954Steve Meilinger  End1958Lou Michaels     Tackle1962Irv Goode        Center1963Tom Hutchinson   End1966Sam Ball         TackleRodger Bird      Tailback* most valuable player

Copper Bowl – Phoenix, Ariz.
1960Calvin BirdHalfback

Crusade Bowl – Baltimore, Md.
1962Junior HawthorneTackle

East-West Shrine Game – San Francisco, Calif.

1954Ray Correll         GuardSteve Meilinger     End1957Bob Dougherty       BackJ.T. Frankenberger  TackleDave Kuhn           Center1958Lou Michaels        Tackle1961Irv Goode           Center1962Tom Hutchinson      End1972Dan Neal            Center1973Bubba McCollum      N. Guard1974Rick Nuzum          Center1975Wally Pesuit        Off. TackleSonny Collins       Running Back1977Derrick Ramsey      QuarterbackArt Still           Def. EndDallas Owens        Def. BackFran Curci          Staff1984George Adams        Tailback1985Russell Hairston    Def. Back1990Randy Holleran**    Linebacker1992Todd Perry          Off. GuardDean Wells          Def. End1993Marty Moore         Linebacker1994Melvin Johnson      Free Safety1999Anthony White       Running Back**injured

Hula Bowl – Honolulu, Maui

1951Babe Parilli    Quarterback1954Steve Meilinger End1957*Lou Michaels    Tackle1961Calvin Bird     Halfback1962Irv Goode       Center1963Tom Hutchinson  End1964Bill Jenkins    End1970Dave Roller     Def. Tackle1973Darryl Bishop   Free Safety1974Rick Nuzum      Center1975Sonny Collins   Running Back1976Warren Bryant   Off. Tackle1977Art Still       Def. EndFran Curci      Staff1978Jim Kovach      Linebacker1979Larry Carter    Def. Back1981Jim Campbell    Tight End1982Andy Molls      Def. Back1983Kerry Baird     Def. Back1984Paul Calhoun    Free Safety1985Jon Dumbauld    Def. Tackle1987Mark Higgs      Tailback1998Kris Comstock   Off. Tackle2000Kenneth Grant   CornerbackDerek Homer     Running BackMarlon McCree   Linebacker2002Glenn Pakulak   Punter* most outstanding lineman

Japan Bowl – Tokyo

1976Sonny Collins    Running BackFran Curci       Staff1977*Art Still        Def. End1978Kelly Kirchbaum  Linebacker1981Jim Campbell     Tight End1982Andy Molls       Def. Back1984Paul Calhoun     Free Safety1988Ivy Joe Hunter   Tailback1990**Randy Holleran   Linebacker1991Greg Lahr        Off. Tackle1992Todd Perry       Off. Guard* outstanding defensive player**injured

North-South Shrine Game – Miami, Fla.

1932Frank Seale      Center1933Ralph Kercheval  Def. Back1952Frank Fuller     TackleBob FryTackle1962Jerry Woolum     QuarterbackDave Gash        EndJunior Hawthorne Tackle1963Darrell Cox      Halfback1965Sam Ball         TackleRodger Bird      Tailback1969Dick Palmer      End1970Dave Hardt       PunterDave Roller      Def. Tackle1971*Joe Federspiel   LinebackerBill Bushong     Tackle1973Darryl Bishop    Free SafetyFrank LeMaster   Linebacker* most valuable player

Paradise Bowl – St. George, Utah

2002Aaron Boone     Wide ReceiverOtis Grigsby    Defensive EndChase Harp      Tight End

Senior Bowl – Mobile, Ala.

1951Bob  Gain              Tackle1952Babe Parilli           Quarterback1953John Griggs            Center1954Ray Correll            Guard1955Bob Hardy              QuarterbackHoward Schellenberger  End1963Herschel Turner        Tackle1966Rodger Bird            HalfbackRick Kestner           EndSam Ball               Tackle1975Wally Pesuit           Off. Tackle1977*Randy Burke            Split EndDallas Owens           Def. Back1984George Adams           Tailback1985Jon Dumbauld           Def. Tackle1987Dermontti Dawson       Off. Guard1989Oliver Barnett         Def. Tackle1992Chuck Bradley          Off. TackleTodd Perry             Off. GuardDean Wells             Def. End1994**Melvin Johnson         Free Safety1997Kio Sanford            Wide Receiver1998Craig Yeast            Wide Receiver2000Omar Smith             Off. Lineman*most valuable offensive player**most valuable defensive player

Senior Christian Bowl – Murfreesboro, Tenn.

1955Bill Wheeler        TackleRay Callahan        GuardBlanton Collier     Staff1956Bob Dougherty       FullbackDave Kuhn           CenterJ.T. Frankenberger  Tackle1957Lou Michaels        TackleBlanton Collier     Staff1961Irv Goode           Center1962Tom Hutchinson      End

Most Valuable Senior Award

1963Darrell Cox     Halfback1964Jim Foley       LinebackerBill Jenkins    End1965Sam Ball        Off. Tackle1966Rich Machel     Def. Tackle1967Kerry Curling   Def. Tackle1968Jeff Van Note   Def. End1969Roger Gann      Halfback1970Wilbur Hackett  Linebacker1971Joe Federspiel  Linebacker1972Tom Clark       Off. Guard1973Frank LeMaster  Linebacker1974Rick Nuzum      Center1975Tom Ranieri     Nose Guard1976Greg Woods      Def. Back1977Art Still       Def. End1978Jim Kovach      Linebacker1979Lester Boyd     Linebacker1980Tim Gooch       Def. Tackle1981Jim Campbell    Tight End1982Andy Molls      Strong Safety1983Scott Schroeder Linebacker1984George Adams    TailbackPaul Calhoun    Free Safety1985Ken Pietrowiak  CenterBrian Williams  Def. End1986Cornell Burbage W. ReceiverTom Wilkins     Def. Guard1987Mark Higgs      Tailback1988Bo Smith        Off. TackleDavid Johnson   Cornerback1989Oliver Barnett  Def. Tackle1990Randy Holleran  LinebackerAl Baker        Tailback1991Neal Clark      Split End1992Dean Wells      Def. End1993Marty Moore     Linebacker1994Melvin Johnson  Free Safety1995James Tucker    Wide ReceiverReggie Rusk     Free Safety1996Chris Ward      Def. End

Outstanding Offensive Back

1982George Adams        Tailback1983Randy Jenkins       Quarterback1984George Adams        Tailback1985Bill Ransdell       Quarterback1986Marc Logan          Tailback1987Mark Higgs          Tailback1988Alfred Rawls        Tailback1989Alfred Rawls        Tailback1990Al Baker            Tailback1991Craig Walker        Tailback1992Pookie Jones        Quarterback1993Moe Williams        Tailback1994Moe Williams        Halfback1995Moe Williams        Tailback1996 Billy Jack Haskins  Quarterback

Outstanding Receiver

1990Phil Logan        Split End1991Neal Clark        Split End1992Kurt Johnson      Flanker1993Alfonzo Browning  Wingback1994Leon Smith        Split End1995Antonio O'Ferral  Wide Receiver1996Isaac Curtis III  Tight End

Most Valuable Player

1961Tom Hutchinson  End1962Tommy Simpson   Center1963Darrell Cox     Halfback1964Jim Foley       Linebacker1965Rick Norton     Quarterback1966Larry Seiple    Wingback1967Dicky Lyons     Tailback1968Dick Palmer     Defensive End1969Dave Roller     Defensive Tackle1970Wilbur Hackett  LinebackerJoe Federspiel  Linebacker1971Joe Federspiel  LinebackerDarryl Bishop   Defensive Back1972James McCollum  Defensive Tackle1973James McCollum  Noseguard1974Mike Fanuzzi    Quarterback1975Steve Campassi  Running Back1976Warren Bryant   Offensive Tackle1977Derrick Ramsey  Quarterback1978Jim Kovach      Linebacker1979Rick Jaffe      Noseguard1980Ken Roark       Center1981Andy Molls      Safety

Outstanding Off. Lineman

1956J. T. Frankenberger  Tackle1957Lou Michaels         Tackle1958Bobby Lindon         Tackle1959George Boone         Tackle1960Junior Hawthorne     Tackle1961Irv Goode            Center1962Junior Hawthorne     Tackle1963Rick Kestner         End1964Sam Ball             Tackle1965Sam Ball             Tackle1966Calvin Withrow       Center1967Dennis Drinnen       Tackle1968Dennis Drinnen       Tackle1969Pat Eckenrod         Center1970Tom Clark            Guard1971Tom Crowe            Guard1972Tom Clark            Guard1973Rich Allen           Tackle1974Warren Bryant        Tackle1975Wally Pesuit         Tackle1976Warren Bryant        Tackle1977Tom Dornbrook        Guard1978Tom Kearns           Tackle1979Ken Roark            Center1980Ken Roark            Center1981Gerald Smyth         Tackle1982John Maddox          Center1983Don Corbin           Tackle1984Ken Petrowiak        Center1985Ken Petrowiak        Center1986Greg Kunkel          Tackle1987Dermontti Dawson     Guard1988Bo Smith             Tackle1989Joel Mazzella        Guard1990Joel Mazzella        Guard1991Todd Perry           Guard1992Todd Perry           Guard1993Wes Jackson          Center1994Barry Jones          Guard1995John Schlarman       Center1996John Schlarman       Guard

Outstanding Defensive Lineman

1982Dave Lyons      End1983Keith Martin    Guard1984Frank Hare      GuardBrian Williams  End1985Brian Williams  End1986Carwell Gardner End1987Jerry Reese     Tackle1988Oliver Barnett  Tackle1989Oliver Barnett  Tackle1990Joey Couch      Nose GuardDean Wells      Strike1991Joey Couch      Nose Guard1992Dean Wells      Strike1993Zane Beehn      EndJon Collins     Tackle1994Robert Stinson  Tackle1995 Mike Schlegel   Tackle1996Chris Ward      End

Outstanding Linebacker

1990Randy Holleran        Linebacker1991Marty Moore           Linebacker1992Marty Moore           Linebacker1993Marty Moore           Linebacker1994David Snardon         Linebacker1995Mike Schellenberger   Linebacker1996Mike Schellenberger   Linebacker

Outstanding Defensive Back

1956Bob Dougherty   Defensive Back1957Bobby Cravens   Defensive Back1958Bobby Cravens   Defensive Back1959Lloyd Hodge     Defensive Back1960Jimmy Poynter   Defensive Back1961Darrell Cox     Defensive Back1962Darrell Cox     Defensive Back1963Bob Kosid       Defensive Back1964Tom Becherer    Defensive Back1965Tom Becherer    Defensive Back1966Jerry Davis     Safety1967Al Phaneuf      Defensive Back1968David Hunter    Safety1969Dave Van Meter  Defensive Back1970Buzz Burnam     Defensive Back1971Joe Federspiel  Linebacker1972Darryl Bishop   Safety1973Darryl Bishop   Safety1974Ben Thomas      Defensive Back1975Ray Carr        Defensive Back1976Mike Siganos    Defensive Back1977Dallas Owens    Defensive Back1978Larry Carter    Defensive Back1979Larry Carter    Def. Back1980Chris Jacobs    Def. Back1981Andy Molls      Def. Back1982Andy Molls      Def. Back1983Kerry Baird     Def. Back1984Paul Calhoun    Def. BackCam Jacobs      Linebacker1985Larry Smith     Linebacker1986Larry Smith     Linebacker1987Jeff Kremer     Linebacker1988Randy Holleran  Linebacker1989Ron Robinson    Free Safety1990Gary Willis     Cornerback1991Brad Armstead   Free Safety1992Brad Armstead   Free Safety1993Marcus Jenkins  Strong Safety1994Melvin Johnson  Free Safety1995Leman Boyd      Strong Safety1996Leman Boyd      Strong Safety

Outstanding Kicking Game/Special Teams Award

1982David Meers     Safety1983Paul Calhoun    Punter1984Paul Calhoun    Punter/Safety1985Joey Worley     Kicker1986Joey Worley     Kicker1987Joey Worley     Kicker1988Ken Willis      Kicker1989Ken Willis      Place KickerKurt Johnson    PR/KOR1990Neal Clark      Split End1991Sterling Ward   Rover1992Travis Powers   Rover1993James Tucker    Linebacker1994James Tucker    Linebacker1995George Harris   Strong Safety1996 Jeff Snedegar   Linebacker

UK Senior Scholastic Award

1950Dick Martin          Halfback1951Ed Hamilton          Halfback1952Harry Jones          HalfbackLarry Jones          Halfback1953Herb Hunt            Quarterback1954Dick Mitchell        Halfback1955Bill Wheeler         Tackle1956Jack Freeman         Quarterback1957Jim Urbaniak         End1958Bill Livings         Center1959Lowell Hughes        Quarterback1960Jerry Eisaman        QuarterbackTom Rodgers          End1961Mark Thompson        Center1962Gary Steward         Halfback1963Vince Semary         Linebacker1964Bob Brown            Guard1965John Andrighetti     End1966Roger Walz           Quarterback1967Terry Beadles        Quarterback1968Louis Wolf           Off. Guard1969Roger Gann           Halfback1970Stan Forston         Quarterback1971Rick Muench          Linebacker1972Gary Knutson         Fullback1973Marty Marks          Tackle1974Roger Peterman       Def. End1975Tom Ranieri          Nose Guard1976Ed Smolder           Off. Guard1977Joe Bryant           Place Kicker1978Mark Keene           Center1979Leon Shadowen        Off. Guard1980Greg Motley          Def. Back1981Rick Strein          Place Kicker1982Rob Mangas           Tight End1983Keith Martin         Def. Guard1984Ken Petrowiak        Center1985Eric Haas            Safety1986Matt Lucas           Tight End1987Jim Hill             Center1988Bo Smith             Tackle1989Ken Willis           Kicker1990Mike Meece           Tight End1991Greg Lahr            Off. Tackle1992Ryan Hockman         QuarterbackDoug Pelfrey         KickerDean Wells           Strike1993Marty Moore          Linebacker1994Mark Askin           Off. TackleDude Harper          Center1995Barry Jones          Off. Tackle1996Mike Schellenberger  Linebacker

Wildcat Pride

1990Randy Holleran  LinebackerDean Wells      Outside LBJoey Couch      Nose GuardAl Baker        TailbackSteve Phillips  Split End1991Tim Calvert     Split EndNeal Clark      Split EndBill Hawk       PunterMarty Moore     LinebackerDean Wells      Strike1992Tim Calvert     Split EndKurt Johnson    Flanker

Outstanding Scout Team

1989Matt Riazzi       TailbackBarry Rich        Def. Tackle1990Pookie Jones      QuarterbackJon Lawson        Def. Tackle1991Antonio O'Ferral  QuarterbackDavid Snardon     Bandit1992Jon Collins       Nose GuardRandy Wyatt       Flanker1993John Schlarman    GuardLittleton Ward    Cornerback1994Timothy Holmes    HalfbackRaymond Jones     Linebacker1995Andy Dreisbach    LinebackerMike Fisher       FullbackAnthony Watson    Defensive EndKevin Wright      Quarterback1996Marvin Major      Def. TackleMike Riddle       Off. Guard

Freshman Leadership Award

1963J. D. Smith        Quarterback1964George Katzenback  Tackle1965John Harris        Center1966Stan Forston       Quarterback1967Frank Rucks        Linebacker1968Jim Grant          Defensive End1969Tom Clark          Offensive Tackle1970Mike Fanuzzi       Quarterback1971Tom Ranieri        Linebacker1972Steve Campassi     Wingback1973Warren Bryant      Offensive Tackle1974Jim Kovach         Linebacker1975Rod Stewart        Running Back1976Tim Gooch          Defensive Tackle1977Earl Wilson        Defensive Tackle1978Jim Campbell       Tight End1979Jeff Dennis        Defensive End1980Randy Jenkins      Quarterback1981Doug Williams      Offensive Tackle

FCA Award (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)

1982John Maddox     Center1983Rick Massie     Wide Receiver1984Steve Mazza     Def. End1985Rick Ledford    Wide ReceiverSteve Mazza     Def. End1986Greg Doll       Def. End1987Bill Shehan     FlankerBryan McKenzie  Tight End1989Albert Burks    Cornerback1990Chris Tolbert   Cornerback1991Brent Claiborne KickerDoug Pelfrey    Kicker1992Doug Pelfrey    Kicker1993Brent Claiborne Kicker1994Jeff Tanner     Def. End1995Kris Comstock   Off. Tackle1996Jimmy Carter    Punter

Unsung Hero Award

1982Gerald Smyth    Off. Tackle1983Don Corbin      Off. Tackle1984Bob Shurtleff   Off. Tackle1985Jim Reichwein   Off. Guard1986Larry Smith     Linebacker1987Brad Myers      Center1988Bo Smith        Off. Tackle1989David Crane     Center

Host Communications Senior Scholar-Athlete Award

1998Jeff Zurcher     Free Safety1999Seth Hanson      Kicker2000Matt Layow       Defensive End2001Patrick Wiggins  Safety2002Ronnie Riley     Linebacker

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