North Carolina State University Athletics
Senior Defenders Win Wolfpack MVP Honors
12/13/2004 12:00:00 AM | Football
Dec. 13, 2004
RALEIGH, N.C. - Wolfpack seniors Andre Maddox, Lamont Reid and Patrick Thomas were the recipients of the football team's Governor's Awards, given annually to the team MVPs. The awards were presented Saturday evening at the team's award banquet.
Maddox, a roverback, and Thomas, a linebacker, were the top career tacklers in the ACC this past season, and teamed with Reid to lead the team to the national lead in total defense. Thomas also earned the Captains Award, the Al Michaels Award (for putting Team before Self) and the Most Valuable Linebacker Award. Maddox and Reid were both named Most Valuable Defensive Backs.
Senior cornerback Dovonte Edwards and senior offensive guard Rickey Fowler won the Bo Rein Memorial Award, given to players who provide a "vital contribution in an unsung role." Sophomore defensive end Mario Williams, a first-team All-ACC performer, earned the Bob Warren Award, given to the player who exhibits "Integrity and Sportsmanship." The Mike Hardy Award, which is given for "Winning attitude and playing beyond capabilities" went to senior safety Troy Graham and junior tight end John Ritcher.
J.J. Jones and Patrick Lowery were named Special Teams Players of the Year, while wide receiver John Dunlap won the Offensive Newcomer Award and defensive end Ray Brooks won the award on the defensive side of the ball.
Governor's Award (MVP)
Andre Maddox
Lamont Reid
Patrick Thomas
Cary Brewbaker Award (Most Valuable Defensive Lineman)
Manny Lawson
Mario Williams
Most Valuable Defensive Back
Andre Maddox
Lamont Reid
Most Valuable Linebacker
Patrick Thomas
Jim Ritcher Blocking Award
Jed Paulsen
Special Teams Player of the Year
J.J. Jones
Patrick Lowery
Most Valuable Offensive Back
T.A. McLendon
Most Valuable Specialist
John Deraney
Mike Hardy Awardd (Winning Attitude/Playing Beyond Capabilities)
Troy Graham
John Ritcher
Bo Rein Award (Vital Contribution in an Unsung Role)
Dovonte Edwards
Rickey Fowler
Bob Warren Award (Integrity and Sportsmanship)
Mario Williams
Al Michaels Award (Team Before Self)
Patrick Thomas
Ken McNeil Iron Wolf Award (Comeback from Injury)
Chris Colmer
Earle Edwards Award (Highest GPA)
William Lee
Gary Rowe Award (Most Receptions)
T.J. Williams
Captains Awards
Troy Graham
Andre Maddox
Jed Paulsen
Patrick Thomas
Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year
David Green
Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year
John Bedics
Top Conditioned Athletes
Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay
Avery Gibson
Patrick Lowery
Offensive Newcomer
John Dunlap
Defensive Newcomer
Raymond Brooks
