North Carolina State University Athletics
Pack Football Announces Award Winners
3/21/2012 12:00:00 AM | Football
March 21, 2012
Raleigh, N.C. -
Members of the Wolfpack football team, past and present, gathered last night at Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Raleigh for the squad’s annual awards dinner. The event was held on Tuesday evening since most of last year’s seniors are in town for today’s Pro Day workouts.
Cornerback David Amerson, the winner of the 2011 Jack Tatum Award, was named the recipient of the 2011 Governor’s Award, given to the member of the Wolfpack football team who is the most valuable player based on ability, contribution, leadership and intangibles. Amerson, who was also named the team’s Most Valuable Defensive Back, was a first-team All-ACC performer and a finalist for the Thorpe Award last season, when he set the ACC single-season record for interceptions.
The Governor’s Award is the only honor that is voted on by the entire team. The other awards are decided by the coaching staff. Here’s a look at some of the other awards that were presented at the dinner.
CAREY BREWBAKER AWARD - Most Valuable Defensive Lineman
Markus Kuhn
MOST VALUABLE DEFENSIVE BACK
David Amerson
MOST VALUABLE LINEBACKER
Audie Cole
Jim Ritcher AWARD - Most Valuable Offensive Lineman (includes tight end)
Camden Wentz
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Zach Gentry
MOST VALUABLE OFFENSIVE BACK
Mike Glennon
MIKE HARDY AWARD – Player who demonstrates a winning attitude and plays above his capabilities
Dwayne Maddox, LB
BO REIN AWARD – Player who makes a vital contribution in an unsung role
Zach Allen, OG
BOB WARREN AWARD – Integrity and Sportsmanship
Wayne Crawford, C/OG
AL MICHAELS AWARD – Player who puts team before self
Taylor Gentry, FB
KEN McNEILL IRON WOLF AWARD – Greatest comeback from injury
J.R. Sweezy, DT
EARLE EDWARDS AWARD – Letterman with highest GPA
Mikel Overgaard, OT
GARY ROWE AWARD – Most season receptions
T.J. Graham, WR
CAPTAINS AWARDS
George Bryan, J.R. Sweezy
OFFENSIVE SCOUT TEAM PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Daniel imhoff (QB)
DEFENSIVE SCOUT TEAM PLAYER – Juston Burris (DB)
