Football Holds Annual Team Awards Ceremony
12/12/2021 8:56:00 PM | Football
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- The University of Maryland football team held its annual team awards ceremony on Sunday night at The Hotel in College Park. Members of the team, staff and program supporters enjoyed an evening of socializing and recognizing the accomplishments of the 2021 Terrapins football team.
"I appreciate the type of effort that each and everyone one of these guys gave this season," said Maryland Head Coach Michael Locksley. "Everyone did their part to put us in this position to take the next step as a program. We all wanted more for ourselves, but we learned going forward how to make more possible. I'm excited to see where we go from here. I can wholeheartedly say that our best is ahead."
Among the big award winners for the night was redshirt sophomore quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa. The record-setting quarterback was chosen as the Most Valuable Player on the team, the Offensive Player of the Year and named one of four year-end team captains.
Joining Tagovailoa as team captains, which was voted on by the players, was graduate defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu and senior wide receivers Brian Cobbs and Dontay Demus Jr. Okuayinonu was also selected as the Defensive Player of the Year for the Terps.
The second recipient of the Jordan McNair Memorial Award was senior tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo. Jordan's parents, Marty McNair and Tonya Wilson, were on hand to deliver the award, which is given to the player who reflects the spirit of Jordan by showing great professionalism athletically and academically, dedication to his team, strength in the face of immense adversity, as well as courage and conviction to do the right thing.
A full list of award winners is below.
Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Year: Justin Brown
Freshman Special Teams Player of the Year: Dante Trader
Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year: Rex Fleming
Freshman Defensive Player of the Year: Darrell Jackson
Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year: David Foust
Freshman Offensive Player of the Year: Colby McDonald
Dr. John E. Faber Iron Man Award: CJ Dippre
George Boutselis Memorial Award (letterman with highest GPA): David Foust
George C. Cook Memorial Award (senior with highest GPA): Daniel Anderson
Alvin L. Aubinoe Unsung Hero Award: Rakim Jarrett
Public Service Award: Anthony Pecorella
A.V. Williams Award (outstanding & conspicuous sportsmanship): Greg Rose
James M. Tatum Memorial Award (Lineman of the Year): Jaelyn Duncan
Jordan McNair Memorial Award: Chigoziem Okonkwo
Special Teams Player of the Year: Kenny Bennett
Defensive Player of the Year: Sam Okuayinonu
Offensive Player of the Year: Taulia Tagovailoa
Ray Krouse Memorial Award (MVP): Taulia Tagovailoa
2021 Team Captains (voted on by players): Brian Cobbs, Dontay Demus Jr., Sam Okuayinonu, Taulia Tagovailoa
Maryland will hold its first bowl practice on Monday. The Terrapins will take on Virginia Tech in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl on December 29 in New York City. Fans can purchase tickets by clicking here.
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"I appreciate the type of effort that each and everyone one of these guys gave this season," said Maryland Head Coach Michael Locksley. "Everyone did their part to put us in this position to take the next step as a program. We all wanted more for ourselves, but we learned going forward how to make more possible. I'm excited to see where we go from here. I can wholeheartedly say that our best is ahead."
Among the big award winners for the night was redshirt sophomore quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa. The record-setting quarterback was chosen as the Most Valuable Player on the team, the Offensive Player of the Year and named one of four year-end team captains.
Joining Tagovailoa as team captains, which was voted on by the players, was graduate defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu and senior wide receivers Brian Cobbs and Dontay Demus Jr. Okuayinonu was also selected as the Defensive Player of the Year for the Terps.
The second recipient of the Jordan McNair Memorial Award was senior tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo. Jordan's parents, Marty McNair and Tonya Wilson, were on hand to deliver the award, which is given to the player who reflects the spirit of Jordan by showing great professionalism athletically and academically, dedication to his team, strength in the face of immense adversity, as well as courage and conviction to do the right thing.
A full list of award winners is below.
Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Year: Justin Brown
Freshman Special Teams Player of the Year: Dante Trader
Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year: Rex Fleming
Freshman Defensive Player of the Year: Darrell Jackson
Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year: David Foust
Freshman Offensive Player of the Year: Colby McDonald
Dr. John E. Faber Iron Man Award: CJ Dippre
George Boutselis Memorial Award (letterman with highest GPA): David Foust
George C. Cook Memorial Award (senior with highest GPA): Daniel Anderson
Alvin L. Aubinoe Unsung Hero Award: Rakim Jarrett
Public Service Award: Anthony Pecorella
A.V. Williams Award (outstanding & conspicuous sportsmanship): Greg Rose
James M. Tatum Memorial Award (Lineman of the Year): Jaelyn Duncan
Jordan McNair Memorial Award: Chigoziem Okonkwo
Special Teams Player of the Year: Kenny Bennett
Defensive Player of the Year: Sam Okuayinonu
Offensive Player of the Year: Taulia Tagovailoa
Ray Krouse Memorial Award (MVP): Taulia Tagovailoa
2021 Team Captains (voted on by players): Brian Cobbs, Dontay Demus Jr., Sam Okuayinonu, Taulia Tagovailoa
Maryland will hold its first bowl practice on Monday. The Terrapins will take on Virginia Tech in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl on December 29 in New York City. Fans can purchase tickets by clicking here.
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