2005 Football Season Awards Banquet

Jan. 23, 2006

The Clemson football program honored its senior class and award winner at the 2005 Football Season Awards Banquet. Click to view the list of award winners and photos courtesy Mark Crammer and the Orange & White.

2005 Football Season Awards Banquet Photos

Offensive Awards

Solid Rock Award – solid, consistent and dependable player at each positionOL – Dustin FryTE – Thomas HunterWR – Chansi StuckeyRB – Reggie MerriweatherQB – Charlie Whitehurst

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

12th Man Award – comes off the bench to contribute the mostWill Proctor

Iron Man Award – dependable practice player, played every snap, played hurtCliff Harrell and Steven Jackson

Rookie of the Year Award – Most Productive Young PlayerJames Davis

Special Teams Player of the Year – Great effort, made plays consistentlyJad Dean

Scout Team Player of the YearJermaine Martin

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

Defensive Awards

Solid Rock Award – solid, consistent and dependable player at each positionDB – Jamal FudgeILB – Anthony WatersOLB – Gaines AdamsDL – Charles Bennett

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

12th Man Award – comes off the bench to contribute the mostPhillip Merling

Iron Man Award – dependable practice player, played every snap, played hurtAnthony Waters

Rookie of the Year Award – Most Productive Young PlayerMichael Hamlin and Rashaad Jackson

Special Teams Player of the Year – Great effort, made plays consistentlyNick Watkins

Scout Team Player of the YearThomas Austin

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

Academic Awards

Highest GPR Award (Freshman): Preston StoneHighest GPR Award (Sophomore): James ManersHighest GPR Award (Junior): Steven Jackson and Kyle Browning

Weight Room Awards

Strength All-American 2005 – 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 sterngth and conditioning. This year’s recipient joins 28 former Tiger strength All-Americans. Steven Jackson (460-pound bench press, 35 reps in 225-pound Bench Rep Test, 600 Squat, 420 Power Clean for an all-time team record, 35″ vertical jump, 4.58 40-yard dash)

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 2005 Dedication Award winners:Anthony Waters

Captain Awards

Three permanent captains were selected by a vote of their teammates based on their leadership skills.Steven JacksonCharlie Whitehurst