AWARDS AND HONORS
Coaches Contribution Award
Tom Nickolich Memorial Award
2002 - Phil Braxton, wide receiver 2002 - Jason Davis, defensive end 2002 - A.J. Nastasi, wide receiver 2002 - Jermaine Thaxton, defensive back 2003 - Scott Gyorko, linebacker 2003 - James Woodruff, defensive back 2004 - Charles Hales, quarterback/wide receiver 2004 - Adam Lehnortt, linebacker 2004 - Marc Magro, linebacker 2004 - Rasheed Marshall, quarterback 2005 - Keilen Dykes, defensive tackle; Antonio Lewis, defensive back/punt returner; Tim Lindsey, long snapper; Brandon Myles, wide receiver; Steve Slaton, running back; Patrick White, quarterback; Eric Wicks, defensive back 2006 - Rayshawn Bolden, wide receiver; Jason Colson, running back; Justin Knapp, linebacker; Brad Palmer, tight end; Vaughn Rivers, defensive back; Eric Wicks, defensive back 2007 – Mike Dent, center; Tito Gonzales – wide receiver; Adam Hughes, long snapper; Morrty Ivy, linebacker; Antonio Lewis – defensive back; Ryan Mundy – defensive back; Darius Reynaud – wide receiver; Steve Slaton, running back; Eric Wicks – defensive back
Danny Van Etten Award
This rookie of the year award was renamed in 1997 for Danny Van Etten, a promising freshman offensive lineman, who was killed in an automobile accident that year. It is presented annually by the coaching staff to the most outstanding players on WVU’s scout teams. 2010 – Bruce Irvin, defensive end 2009 – Ryan Clarke, fullback 2008 – Tyler Urban, tight end 2007 – Noel Devine, running back; Tom Contraguerro – special teams; John Hafferty offensive line; Jim Lewis, linebacker; Julian Miller, defensive line; Mike Poitier, running back 2006 - Scooter Berry, defensive tackle; Markell Harrison, quarterback; Marcus Law, defensive back; Anthony Leonard, linebacker; Sam Morrone, tight end; Michael Poitier, defensive back; Tommy Spurlock, running back; J.T. Thomas, linebacker 2005 - Ovid Goulbourne, James Ingram, Justin Knapp, Sam Morrone, Michael Poitier, Nate Sowers 2004 - Mortty Ivy, Ryan Stanchek 2003 - Eddie Jackson, Justin Knapp, Zac Napier, Larry Williams, Andrae Wright 2002 - Jason Colson, Jay Henry, Dan Mozes, Craig Wlson, Bryan Wright 2001 - Josh Bailey, Ernest Hunter, Jeff Noechel, Pat Morrison, Josh Stewart 2000 - Adam King, Josh Tetrick 1999 - Grant Wiley, Nick Sparks 1998 - Sean Berton, Jeremy Knapp, Howard Nix 1997 - David Carter, Bryan Halper, Josh McMillen 1996 - Sean Lynch, Rick Gilliam 1995 - Ryan Brady, Barrett Green, Mark Plants, Boo Sensabaugh 1994 - Eric de Groh, Steve Ford 1993 - Henry Slay, Leroy White 1992 - Mondray Outland, Jahn Tiger, Bryan Washington 1991 - Jeff Patrick, Tim Brown 1990 - Johnathan Allen, Keith Taparausky, Barry Hawkins 1989 - Steve Redd, Darren Studstill 1988 - Lee Javins, Garrett Ford, Carl Hayes 1987 - Tim Williams, Darrell Whitmore 1986 - Major Harris, Theron Ellis 1985 - Mike Fox, Chris Wallace 1984 - Craig Taylor, Vince Mehalko 1983 - John Gay, Brad Hunt 1982 - Larry McKellar, Gary Pounds 1981 - Dan Thistlewaite, Dwayne Barnes 1980 - Ed Fornadel, Brad Minetree
WVUFOOTBALL
This award is presented annually by the Blue and Gold News to a walk-on member of the Mountaineer football team who has distinguished himself with his attitude and work ethic. The award is presented in memory of Tom Nickolich, a former WVU player (1979-82) who died of cancer in 1983. The winner is selected by the WVU coaching staff following each spring practice. 2016 – Jon Lewis, defensive line 2015 – Justin Arndt, linebacker 2014 – Mike Calicchio, offensive line 2013 – Connor Arlia, wide receiver 2012 – Tyler Anderson, linebacker 2011 – Ryan Nehlen, wide receiver 2010 – Matt Lindamood, fullback 2009 – Joshua Taylor, defensive tackle 2008 – Adam Hughes, long snapper 2007 - Andy Emery, linebacker 2006 - Tim Lindsey, long snapper 2005 - George Shehl, holder/defensive back 2004 - Jeff Noechel, linebacker 2003 - John Pennington, wide receiver 2002 - Moe Fofana, running back 2001 - Jeremy Knapp, tight end 2000 - Ben Collins, defensive back 1999 - Bryan Lorenz, linebacker 1998 - Mark Corman, tight end 1997 - David Lightcap, defensive back 1996 - Matt Ceresa, offensive tackle 1995 - Rob Keys, defensive back 1994 - Randy Fulmore, defensive back 1993 - Matt McCulty, wide receiver 1992 - Ray Wilcox, linebacker 1991 - Keith Taparausky, running back
Curtis Jones Jr. Award
This award is presented annually to the Mountaineer football player who demonstrates excellence in all facets of his collegiate career, including academics, athletics and community service. The award is presented in honor of the late Curtis Jones Jr., associate athletic director for academic support at WVU, who died suddenly in September 2013. 2015 – Terrell Chestnut, cornerback 2014 – Jared Barber, linebacker 2013 – Wes Tonkery, linebacker
All-Time Teams
The WVU All-Time Committee is composed of John Antonik, Tony Caridi, Garrett Ford Sr., Michael Fragale, Mickey Furfari, Doug Huff, Gary McPherson, Don Nehlen, Jay Redmond, Joe Swan (chair), Dwight Wallace and Craig Walker.
1891-1917 TEAM
Carl “Cheese” Bachmann, back (1911-12); Melville Boyles, back (1910-13); Roscoe Brown, back (1898-1904); Harry Curry, line (191316); Milton Hodges, line (1898-1901); B. Lee Hutchinson, end (190609); George “Dad” Krebs, guard (1895-96); Thomas Leahy, line (190407); Carl “Mike” Leatherwood, back (1912-15); Paul “Petie” Martin, back (1902-05); Charlie McWhorter, quarterback (1898-1901); Richard Nebinger, back (1907-08); C.E. Nethken, guard (1894-98); Emwood Peck, back (1900-02); Lewis “Bull” Smith, back (1898-1901); J.B. “Spig” Webster, tackle (1914-16); Harry “Dad” White, guard (189398); Lawrence “Prep” Yardley, line (1904-07); Louis Yeager, fullback (1896-98); Fielding Harris Yost, tackle (1895-96).
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