The Indiana football program held a virtual version of its 2019 season awards banquet on Thursday night.
Head coach Tom Allen kicked off the banquet with a moment of silence to honor wide receiver Cam Wilson and his siblings as they navigate a family tragedy.
Before we get to the 2019 Season Awards, we begin with a moment of silence for @camwwilson25 and his family.#LEO pic.twitter.com/MMJX3upjzL
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) May 14, 2020
After the moment of silence, a video reviewing the 2019 season was shared.
2019 was a season for the #IUFB record books. Relive it with us. 🎥🎥🎥 pic.twitter.com/jYmfWtovGF
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) May 14, 2020
THE AWARD WINNERS
- 2019 Offensive Newcomer of the Year — Matthew Bedford (OT)
- 2019 Defensive Newcomer of the Year — Tiawan Mullen (CB)
- Ted Whereatt Award (Highest GPA) — Nick Westbrook (WR)
- Ted Verlihay Award (Mental Attitude and Perseverance) — Nick Westbrook (WR) and Gavin Everett (DE)
- Corby Davis Award (Most Outstanding Offensive and Defensive Backs) — Stevie Scott (RB) and Khalil Bryant (S)
- Howard Brown Award (Dedication to the Program) — Hunter Littlejohn (C)
- Chris Dal Sasso Award (Most Outstanding Linemen) — Simon Stepaniak (OL) and Jerome Johnson (DL)
- Harold Mauro Award (Loyalty to IU Football) — Andre Brown, Jr. (CB)
- Terry P. Cole Award (Old Oaken Bucket Game MVP) — Peyton Ramsey (QB)
- Offensive Scout Team MVP — Connor Thomas (RB)
- Defensive Scout Team MVP — C.J. Person (DL)
- Special Teams Scout Team MVPs — Connor Thomas (RB) and Ryan Barnes (TE)
- Outstanding Walk-ons of the Year — Ahrod Lloyd (RB) and Sam Slusher (DB)
- Special Teams Player of the Year — Raheem Layne (DB)
- Outstanding Specialists of the Year — Logan Justus (K) and Haydon Whitehead (P)
- Offensive Player of the Year — Whop Philyor (WR)
- Defensive Player of the Year — Micah McFadden (LB)
- The Anthony Thompson Team MVP Award — The entire senior class
Your 2019 #IUFB Most Valuable Players: the 2019 senior class. pic.twitter.com/CkZIbhYrxC
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) May 14, 2020
- Tom Allen introduced the LEO Award winner — Reakwon Jones (LB)
.@CoachAllenIU introduces the 2019 LEO Award winner. pic.twitter.com/80nYFyt89U
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) May 14, 2020
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) May 14, 2020
Allen concluded the banquet with a closing statement.
As @CoachAllenIU closes out this evening, the #IUFB family thanks all of Hoosier Nation for following along with our Virtual Awards Banquet and being an integral part of the historic 2019 season.
We anxiously await being together again soon.#LEO pic.twitter.com/b5slaGosFK
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) May 14, 2020
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