Season 26 Award Results

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A Total of (46) voted for Season 26 Awards, with results as follows:

Jim Thorpe Award: The Jim Thorpe award is given to the best defensive back in college football. Winners are judged on thier performance on the field, athletic ability and character.

Jim Thorpe Award Voting

Adam Hall (AZ): 77TAK 9TFL 1SK 10INT 11PD 2TD 1FR (4) 8.7%
Martavius Neloms (UK): 87TAK 10TFL 1SK 10INT 10PD 1TD 1FF 1FR (8) 17.39%
Eugene Neboh (TT): 51TAK 3 TFL 1SK 14INT 3PD 2 TD 1FF (3) 6.52%
Devin Smith (WIS): 45TAK 2 TFL 23INT 6PD 6TD (31) 67.39%

John Mackey Award - Presented to the nation's top tight end by the Nassau County Sports Commission. Named in honor of John Mackey, the NFL Hall of Fame Tight End.

John Mackey Award Voting

Zach Ertz (STAN): 49REC 922YDS 8TD (2) 4.35%
Crockett Gillmore (COLST): 46REC 742YDS 11TD (4) 8.7%
Austin Seferian-Jenkins (WASH): 82REC 991YDS 9TD (16) 34.78%
Jacob Pedersen (WIS): 71REC 1317YDS 16TD (24) 52.17%

Lou Groza Award - Presented to the nation's top placekicker by the Palm Beach Sports Commission. The award is named in honor of Lou "The Toe" Groza, who was a long-time star of the Cleveland Browns. As a result of his deadly field goal accuracy, he is regarded as the first kicker to be truly considered an offensive weapon.

Lou Groza Award Voting

Ben Turk (ND): 22FGM 23FGA 8FG50 (25) 54.35%
Cole Wagner (UCONN): 22FGM 22FGA 2FG50 (11) 23.91%
Quinn Sharp (OKST): 23FGM 24FGA 3FG50 (4) 8.7%
Josh Thompson (UTST): 24FGM 25FGA 2FG50 (6) 13.04%

Ray Guy Award - Presented to the nation's top punter by the Greater Augusta Sports Council . The award is named in honor of the man who is considered to be the greatest punter in football history. He is the only pure punter ever drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft out of Southern Mississippi, where he was an All American. Ray Guy changed the way we look at punters with regards to hangtime and distance and revolutionized the position.

Ray Guy Award Voting

Drew Meyer (WIS): 34PUNT 1440YDS 13IN20 4TB (2) 4.35%
Baker Swedenburg (MSST): 33PUNT 1449YDS 16IN20 0TB (36) 78.26%
Justin Doerner (RUT): 26PUNT 1211YDS 10IN20 4TB (3) 6.52%
Joe Mansour (UK): 28PUNT 1236YDS 13IN20 0TB (4) 8.7%

Mosi Tatupu Award - The Mosi Tatupu Award is given annually to the College Football Special Teams Player of the Year by the Maui Quarterback Club and the Hula Bowl. Mosi Tatupu was a standout player at Punahou School, the University of Southern California and the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He held many Hawaii high school rushing records and played for the Patriots from 1978 to 1990.

Tatupu Award Voting

DeAnthony Thomas (KR ORE): 47ATT 1437YDS 2TD (35) 76.09%
Cierre Woods (KR ND): 35ATT 1041YDS 2TD (7) 15.22%
James White (PR WIS): 24ATT 281YDS 2TD (1) 2.17%
Dan Buckner (PR AZ): 14ATT 253YDS 2TD (3) 6.52%

Bronco Nagurski Award - Presented to the outstanding defensive player by the FWAA/Charlotte TD Club. The award is named in honor of Nagurski, whom many consider one of the greatest college players ever. A tackle, a fullback, a defensive end, an offensive end, a linebacker and a passer, Bronislau "Bronko" Nagurski's talents were legendary.

Bronco Nagursky Award Voting

Mike Taylor (LB WIS): 101TAK 41TFL 22SK 2INT 2PD 1FF (30) 65.22%
Justin March (LB AKR): 93TAK 35TFL 13SK 3INT 2PD 1TD (5) 10.87%
Trevardo Williams (DL UCONN): 48TAK 17TFL 14SK 2PD 1FF 2FR (4) 8.7%
Corey Crawford (DL CLEM): 31TAK 22TFL 12SK (1) 2.17%
Martavius Neloms (DB UK): 87TAK 10TFL 1SK 10INT 10PD 1TD 1FF 1FR (4) 8.7%
Adam Hall (DB AZ): 77TAK 9TFL 1SK 10INT 11PD 2TD 1FR (2) 4.35%

Vince Lombardi/Rotary Award - The Rotary Lombardi Award goes annually to the college football lineman -- offense or defense -- who, in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the discipline of Vince Lombardi.

Rotary/Lombardi Award Voting

Mister Cobble (DT UK): 26TAK 15TFL 14SK (1) 2.17%
Mister Cobble (DT UK): 26TAK 15TFL 14SK (9) 19.57%
Tyler Shatley (DT CLEM): 29TAK 11TFL 10SK 1FF (9) 19.57%
Nathan Ollie (DT BALL): 22TAK 10TFL 9SK (5) 10.87%
Barrett Jones (OL ALA): 19PCK 1SA (9) 19.57%
Nick Puetz (OL KST): 21PCK 1SA (13) 28.26%

Ted Hendricks Award - Presented to the nation's top defensive end, named after the three time All-American from the University of Miami.

Ted Hendricks Award Voting
Trevardo Williams (UCONN): 48TAK 17TFL 14SK 2PD 1FF 2FR (37) 80.43%
Corey Crawford (DL CLEM): 31TAK 22TFL 12SK (8) 17.39%
Nate Fakahafua (UTAH): 36TAK 21TFL 11SK 1FF (1) 2.17%

Rimington Award - The award is named for Dave Rimington, college football's most decorated offensive lineman. Rimington is the only player to win the Outland Trophy twice as a member of the University of Nebraska. This award honors the nation's top center.

Rimington Award Voting

Sam Schwartzstein (STAN): 14PCK 0SA (39) 84.78%
Kellen Williams (ALA): 9PCK 1SA (4) 8.7%
Tevita Stevens (UTAH): 6PCK 1SA (2) 4.35%
Dominic Espinosa (TEX): 6PCK 1SA (0) 0%

AFCA Coach Of The Year Award - The American Football Coaches Association has been voting on the National Coach of the Year since 1936.

COACH OF THE YEAR Award Voting

VTrunNgun (Virginia Tech): 12-1, ACC Champs (1) 2.17%
SuperJakeB (Oklahoma State): 11-2, Big 12 Champs (1) 2.17%
razorback44 (Louisville): 10-2, Big East Champs (1) 2.17%
dcane7 (Wisconsin): 12-1, Big 10 Champs (3) 6.52%
wj5811 (Notre Dame): 11-1 (1) 2.17%
anderline83 (Buffalo): 11-2, MAC Champs (1) 2.17%
Block M (Colorado St.) 11-1, MWC Champs (3) 6.52%
xLIQx (Arizona): 10-3, Pac 12 Champs (3) 6.52%
BFiVL (Alabama): 13-0, SEC Champs (30) 65.22%
john24 (FIU): 11-2, Sun Belt Champs (2) 4.35%

Andre Ware Award - This award is given to the nation's top non-BCS Offensive MVP by the Mid-Town Topeka Athletic Club and Spa. Andre Ware played for the University of Houston in the late 80's and early 90's where he set NCAA records for passing yardage and scoring.

Andre Ware Award Voting

M.J. McPeek (QB COLST): 178/236 2567YDS 28TD 7INT (29) 63.04%
Jerry Davis (QB BUF): 123/179 2337YDS 22TD 9INT (3) 6.52%
Jawon Chisholm (HB AKR): 260ATT 1534YDS 13TD (6) 13.04%
Javonti Greene (HB EMU): 219ATT 1266YDS 12TD (4) 8.7%
Dewayne Peace (WR HOU):69REC 910YDS 8TD (1) 2.17%
Crockett Gillmore (TE COLST): 46REC 742YDS 11TD (3) 6.52%

Mean Joe Greene Award - This award is given to the nation's top non-BCS Defensive MVP by the Lion's Club of Springfield Missouri. Mean Joe was a force at North Texas before earning national acclaim as a member of the vaunted "Steel Curtain Defense" of the Steelers in the 70's.

Mean Joe Greene Award Voting

David Hinds (LB FAU): 107TAK 13TFL 3INT 3PD (17) 36.96%
Justin March (LB AKR): 93TAK 35TFL 13SK 3INT 2PD 1TD (8) 17.39%
Jeremiah Toma (LB FRESNO): 86TAK 26TFL 11INT 2PD 1TD (10) 21.74%
Armand Dehaney (DB BALL): 28TAK 2TFL 1SK 11INT 8PD 1TD (5) 10.87%
Derrick Matthews (LB HOU): 97TAK 20TFL 8SK 1PD 5FF (5) 10.87%
Numi Lolohea (LB NMST): 59TAK 20TFL 10SK 2INT 1PD 1TD (1) 2.17%

Ironhead Award - This trophy goes to the nation's top fullback as voted on by the Orange County Sports Council. The trophy was named after PITT FB great Craig "Ironhead" Heyward, who was the epitome of everything a FB is and should be.

Ironhead Award Voting

Omar Ontiveros (TT): 23ATT 56YDS 6TD (2) 4.35%
Lonnie Pryor (FSU): 42ATT 201YDS 5TD/6REC 67YDS (3) 6.52%
Aundre Dean (TCU): 50ATT 172YDS 3TD/8REC 71YDS (2) 4.35%
Trey Burton (UF): 26ATT 97YDS 3TD/27REC 561YDS 11TD (12) 26.09%
Jared Hassin (ARMY): 63ATT 298YDS/61REC 635YDS (27) 58.7%

Dick Butkus Award - This award was established in 1985 by the Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando. His name is synonymous with the position - Dick Butkus... Linebacker - and the name is identified with the most prestigious award a linebacker in collegiate football can receive -- the Butkus Award.

Dick Butkus Award Voting

Jon Bostic (UF): 110TAK 11TFL 2INT 2PD 1TD 2FF (11) 23.91%
David Hinds (FAU): 107TAK 13TFL 3INT 3PD (6) 13.04%
Mike Taylor (WIS): 101TAK 41TFL 22SK 2INT 2PD 1FF (12) 26.09%
Justin March (AKR): 93TAK 35TFL 13SK 3INT 2PD 1TD (7) 15.22%
Jeremiah Toma (FRESNO): 86TAK 26TFL 11INT 2PD 1TD (8) 17.39%
Derrick Matthews (HOU): 97TAK 20TFL 8SK 1PD 5FF (1) 2.17%

Outland Trophy - Presented to the nation's best interior offensive or defensive lineman by the Football Writers Association of America. Tackles, guards and centers are eligible for the award, which is named after the late John Outland, an All-American lineman at the University of Pennsylvania.

Outland Award Voting

Nick Puetz (OG KST): 21PCK 1SA (13) 28.26%
Trey Hopkins (OG TEX): 16PCK 2SA (2) 4.35%
Mister Cobble (DT UK): 26TAK 15TFL 14SK (7) 15.22%
Derrick Hopkins (DT VT): 36TAK 20TFL 12SK 2FF 1FR (24) 52.17%

Chuck Bednarik Award - Each year the Maxwell Football Club presents the Chuck Bednarik Award, for the College Defensive Player of the Year. The award is named in honor of Chuck Bednarik, College and Pro Football Hall of Famer.

Bednarik Award Voting

Jon Bostic (LB UF): 110TAK 11TFL 2INT 2PD 1TD 2FF (24) 52.17%
Jeremiah Toma (LB FRESNO): 86TAK 26TFL 11INT 2PD 1TD (11) 23.91%
Terence Garvin (DB WVU): 71TAK 8TFL 2SK 9INT 3PD (1) 2.17%
Tevin McDonald (DB UCLA): 54TAK 7TFL 10INT 4PD 2TD (2) 4.35%
Trevardo Williams (DL UCONN): 48TAK 17TFL 14SK 2PD 1FF 2FR (3) 6.52%
Robert Lester (DB ALA): 56TAK 17TFL 11SK 2INT 8PD 1FF FR (5) 10.87%

Davey O'Brien Award - Presented to the nation's outstanding QB by the Davey O'Brien Foundation. The O'Brien Award, the oldest and most prestigious award in the country for college quarterbacks was named for Davey O'Brien the only player in history to win the Heisman, Maxwell and Walter Camp trophies in the same year.

Davey O'Brien Award Voting

Jeff Driskel (UF): 217/306 3298YDS 30TD 13INT (18) 39.13%
Tajh Boyd (CLEM): 162/227 2963YDS 29TD 9INT (16) 34.78%
M.J. McPeek (COLST): 178/236 2567YDS 28TD 7INT (8) 17.39%
Bryn Renner (UNC): 229/344 2983YDS 27TD 19INT (1) 2.17%
Johnny McEntee (UCONN): 170/245 2761YDS 25TD 13INT (2) 4.35%
Brandon Mitchell (ARK): 140/194 2382YDS 25TD 13INT (0) 0%

Johnny Unitas Golden Arm - The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award is named after Football great and former Baltimore Colt QB Johnny Unitas. The Golden Arm Award is named to the nation's Outstanding Senior Quarterback.

Unitas Award Voting

E.J. Manuel (FSU): 174/258 2577YDS 28TD 22INT (5) 10.87%
Aaron Murray (UGA): 115/152 2004YDS 26TD 6INT (33) 71.74%
Geno Smith (WVU): 143/220 2624YDS 26TD 11INT (8) 17.39%

Doak Walker Award - The Doak Walker Award was created in 1989 to recognize the nation's premier running back for his accomplishments on the field. Doak Walker epitomized leadership, sportsmanship and academic and athletic achievement.

Doak Walker Award Voting

Stepfan Taylor (STAN): 287ATT 1741YDS 15TD (25) 54.35%
Johnathan Franklin (UCLA): 252ATT 1661YDS 14 TD (6) 13.04%
Jawon Chisholm (AKR): 260ATT 1534YDS 13TD (4) 8.7%
CoShik Williams (UK): 219ATT 1502YDS 11TD (1) 2.17%
Joseph Randle (OKST): 220ATT 1415YDS 13TD (6) 13.04%
Andre Ellington (CLEM): 247ATT 1390YDS 13TD (3) 6.52%

Fred Biletnikoff Award - Presented to the nation's best receiver by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club. It is named in honor of Fred Biletnikoff, the former FSU star and pro football Hall of Famer.

Biletnikoff Award Voting

Marquess Wilson (WSU): 77REC 1332YDS 10TD (12) 26.09%
Sammy Watkins (CLEM): 51REC 1261YDS 16TD (26) 56.52%
LaRod King (UK): 63REC 1250YDS 12TD (2) 4.35%
Markus Wheaton (ORST): 52REC 1100YDS 9TD (3) 6.52%
Tavon Austin (WVU): 39REC 1044YDS 11TD (1) 2.17%
Dyrell Roberts (VT): 45REC 1041YDS 11TD (2) 4.35%

Maxwell Award - Each year the Maxwell Football Club presents the Maxwell Award for the College Player of the Year. This award is presented in honor of Robert W. (Tiny) Maxwell, legendary college player, official and sports columnist.

Maxwell Award Voting

Tajh Boyd (QB CLEM): 162/227 2963YDS 29TD 9INT (27) 58.7%
Geno Smith (QB WVU): 143/220 2624YDS 26TD 11INT (3) 6.52%
Joseph Randle (HB OKST): 220ATT 1415YDS 13TD (5) 10.87%
Jawon Chisholm (HB AKR): 260ATT 1534YDS 13TD (5) 10.87%
Dyrell Roberts (WR VT): 45REC 1041YDS 11TD (3) 6.52%
Markus Wheaton (WR ORST): 52REC 1100YDS 9TD (3) 6.52%

Walter Camp Award - Recognized as the "Father of American Football", Walter Camp was one of the giants of football in the US. The Award is presented by the Walter Camp Foundation and presented to the nation's top overall player.

Walter Camp Award Voting

Andre Ellington (HB CLEM): 247ATT 1390YDS 13TD (3) 6.52%
Joseph Randle (HB OKST): 220ATT 1415YDS 13TD (11) 23.91%
Tavon Austin (WR WVU): 39REC 1044YDS 11TD (3) 6.52%
LaRod King (WR UK): 63REC 1250YDS 12TD (3) 6.52%
M.J. McPeek (QB COLST): 178/236 2567YDS 28TD 7INT (21) 45.65%
Geno Smith (QB WVU): 143/220 2624YDS 26TD 11INT (5) 10.87%

Heisman Memorial Trophy - Presented to the nation's most outstanding player by the Yale Club in NYC. It is named after John Heisman, who was a gifted and wnning football coach.

Heisman Trophy Voting

Jeff Driskel (QB UF): 217/306 3298YDS 30TD 13INT (18) 39.13%
Aaron Murray (QB UGA): 115/152 2004YDS 26TD 6INT (6) 13.04%
Marquess Wilson (WR WSU): 77REC 1332YDS 10TD (3) 6.52%
Sammy Watkins (WR CLEM): 51REC 1261YDS 16TD (9) 19.57%
Stepfan Taylor (HB STAN): 287ATT 1741YDS 15TD (8) 17.39%
Johnathan Franklin (HB UCLA): 252ATT 1661YDS 14 TD (2) 4.35%

[Daw1git]

thanks mike

[texasfan4444]

Thanks BM. was disappointed in the number of votes but kudos to a great season regardless.

[Weasel]

Thanks BM. was disappointed in the number of votes but kudos to a great season regardless.

Yeah, this is the first season I wasnt able to vote. Went in but couldnt log in from the phone, so I waited until I got home from work. Well, by then I forgot about it and the deadline passed.

Thanks Mike and congrats to the winners

[Dcane7]

Thanks for the work mike. Appreciate you taking the time

[MrChampagne3]

Great job again guys, and thanks everyone for the Mean Joe Greene award!

[iRoccafella]

Good stuff everyone! Grats to the winners and thanks for the voting!

[buckeye76]

Thanks Mike.

[xLiQx]

Mosi Tatupu Award - The Mosi Tatupu Award is given annually to the College Football Special Teams Player of the Year by the Maui Quarterback Club and the Hula Bowl. Mosi Tatupu was a standout player at Punahou School, the University of Southern California and the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He held many Hawaii high school rushing records and played for the Patriots from 1978 to 1990.

Tatupu Award Voting

DeAnthony Thomas (KR ORE): 47ATT 1437YDS 2TD (35) 76.09%
Cierre Woods (KR ND): 35ATT 1041YDS 2TD (7) 15.22%
James White (PR WIS): 24ATT 281YDS 2TD (1) 2.17%
Dan Buckner (PR AZ): 14ATT 253YDS 2TD (3) 6.52%

Buckner actually finished with 4 total touchdowns, the most between any returners. Oh well.


Great job by the way on all of this! Always fun voting and going threw all the this process of voting!

[fsupenguin]

Mosi Tatupu Award - The Mosi Tatupu Award is given annually to the College Football Special Teams Player of the Year by the Maui Quarterback Club and the Hula Bowl. Mosi Tatupu was a standout player at Punahou School, the University of Southern California and the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He held many Hawaii high school rushing records and played for the Patriots from 1978 to 1990.

Tatupu Award Voting

DeAnthony Thomas (KR ORE): 47ATT 1437YDS 2TD (35) 76.09%
Cierre Woods (KR ND): 35ATT 1041YDS 2TD (7) 15.22%
James White (PR WIS): 24ATT 281YDS 2TD (1) 2.17%
Dan Buckner (PR AZ): 14ATT 253YDS 2TD (3) 6.52%

Buckner actually finished with 4 total touchdowns, the most between any returners. Oh well.


Great job by the way on all of this! Always fun voting and going threw all the this process of voting!

I feel ya, Greg Reid had 3 and didn't even make the list.

[VTrunNgun]

Thanks Mike for doing this again this year

[UclaMac]

Awesome work Mike!

[The_Niddler]

Thanks to bigmike for putting this together and congrats to all the winners!