Badgers Honored at Awards Banquet
November 30, 2001 | Football
The 2001 Wisconsin football team gathered for a final time Friday evening at the program 's annual awards banquet at the Marriott West Hotel.
Awards were presented to nine individuals and 68 players and managers were given varsity letters.
The individual awards winners were as follows:
Scout Team Awards (Offense: Jason Palermo / Defense: Matt Gajda)
Presented annually to the players who excelled on the scout team in preparing the Badgers for each week's game.
Rookie of the Year: Anthony Davis
Presented annually to the most outstanding 'rookie' player on the team as selected by the coaching staff.
Special Teams Award: Mark Downing
Presented annually to the most valuable player on the special teams as selected by the coaching staff.
Ivan B. Williamson Scholastic Award: Joey Boese
Presented annually to a player who has been exemplary in the area of scholarship and sportsmanship. The award is given in memory of Williamson, a former Wisconsin football coach (1949-55) and athletics director (1955-69).
Jay Seiler Coaches' Appreciation Award (Defense): Wendell Bryant
Presented annually to the defensive football player who has contributed to the team's success to the best of his abilities. It is based upon improvement, attitude and willingness to help the program in all areas. The award is given in memory of Seiler, a former UW player.
Wayne Souza Coaches' Appreciation Award (Offense): Mark Anelli
Presented annually to the offensive football player who has contributed to the team's success to the best of his abilities. It is based upon improvement, attitude and willingness to help the program in all areas. The award is given in memory of Souza, a Wisconsin football letterwinner (1977-78).
Jimmy Demetral Most Valuable Player Award: Lee Evans
Presented annually to the player who was most instrumental to the success of the football team as selected by his teammates. The award is given in memory of Demetral, a former wrestling promoter who was interested in Badger sports and established team MVP awards for both football and basketball at the University of Wisconsin.
The Captains' Cup: UW Police Officer Steve Sasso
Presented annually to an individual, other than a player or coach, who has shown tremendous dedication and unselfish commitment toward the betterment of the football program. The recipient is selected by the head coach and team captains.
