2003 Football Season Awards And Banquet Photos

Jan. 13, 2004

Offensive Awards

Solid Rock Award – solid, consistent and dependable player at each positionOL – Greg Walker TE – Bobby Williamson WR – Kevin Youngblood RB – Chad Jasmin QB – Charlie Whitehurst

Hustle Award – player who gave consistent effort throughout the year and served as an inspiration to his teammateTony Elliot

12th Man Award – comes off the bench to contribute the mostCurtis Baham

Iron Man Award – dependable practice player, played every snap, played hurtTommy Sharpe

Rookie of the Year Award – Most Productive Young PlayerDuane Coleman

Special Teams Player of the Year – Great effort, made plays consistentlyAaron Hunt

Scout Team Player of the YearBrent Smith

Tiger Pride Award – goes to the most valuable player, playmakerCharlie Whitehurst

Defensive Awards

Solid Rock Award – solid, consistent and dependable player at each position Rover/Whip – Jamal Fudge Mike/Jack – John Leake Corner/Safety – Travis Pugh DL – DeJuan Polk

Hustle Award – player who gave consistent effort throughout the year and served as an inspiration to his teammateKhaleed Vaughn

12th Man Award – comes off the bench to contribute the mostMo Fountain

Iron Man Award – dependable practice player, played every snap, played hurtLeRoy Hill

Rookie of the Year Award – Most Productive Young PlayerTye Hill

Special Teams Player of the Year – Great effort, made plays consistentlyDavid Dunham

Scout Team Player of the YearRyan Charpia

Tiger Pride Award – goes to the most valuable player, playmakerLeRoy Hill

Academic Awards

Highest GPR Award (Freshman): Chris CareyHighest GPR Award (Sophomore): Nick RiddleHighest GPR Award (Junior): Tommy SharpeHighest GPR Award (Senior): Tony ElliottHighest GPR Award: Tony Elliott Most Improved Academic Award: Justin Miller Vickery Hall: William Henry

Weight Room Awards

Strength All-American 2003 – The National Strength & Conditioning Association All-American Athlete of the Year program recognizes those collegiate athletes whose athletic accomplishments, in the opinion of the strength coach, reflect dedication to strngth and conditioning. This year’s recipient joins 23 former Tiger strength All-Americans. This year there were two players that deserved such distinction. Offensive Tackle: Gregory WalkerLinebacker: John Leake

Dedication Award – Tiger football player whose committment, work ethic, and leadership in the weight room serves as an example to other players. This year, the team voted two players as the 2003 Dedication Award winners: J.J Howard & Tony Elliott

Captain Awards

Three permanent captains were selected by a vote of their teammates based on their leadership skills. DeJuan Polk, Gregory Walker