Winners announced at football banquet
December 12, 2008 | Football
Senior defensive back Allen Langford was named the team's MVP, while freshman running back John Clay was named Rookie of the Year to highlight the awards presented Friday evening at the Wisconsin football team's annual Senior Banquet.
Several other Badgers earned awards and were recognized in front of family, friends, teammates and staff at the Marriott West Hotel. Those winners are listed below.
Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year
QB Curt Philips
Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year
DL J.J. Watt
Special Teams Player of the Year
FB Bill Rentmeester
Ivan B. Williamson Scholastic Award (Given to the player who has been exemplary in the area of scholarship and sportsmanship)
FB Chris Pressley
Badger Power Award (Given to the player that consistently performs at a high level in the aspects of Strength and Conditioning)
DL Mike Newkirk
Wayne Souza Coaches Appreciation Award (Offense)
OL Andy Kemp and Eric Vanden Heuvel
Jay Seiler Coaches Appreciation Award (Defense)
DL Jason Chapman and Matt Shaughnessy
Tom Wiesner Award (given to a Wisconsin-born player for loyalty, hard work and dedication to the program)
LB DeAndre Levy
Captains Cup (Given to a non-player or coach for dedication and unselfish commitment to the football program)
Dr. Greg Landry, team physician
