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DePauw University Football Awards

Moment of the Year
This award recognizes outstanding performance in a particular moment that was pivotal in the outcome of the season. 
Year Winner
2022 Evan Bohrer
2023 Will Kaster

 
Special Teams Player of the Year
This award recognizes outstanding performance and leadership on the DePauw football special teams unit.
Year Winner
2022 Jack Drake
2023 Caden Whitehead

 
Tim Hreha Grit Award
In memory of Tim Hreha (1951-2022) who dedicated 51 years to DePauw athletics as a player, coach and mentor. This award recognizes the member of the DePauw University varsity football team that best displays spirit, grit, and perseverance in the face of adversity throughout the season. (Previously called the Hammer Award prior to 2022)
Year Winner
2021 (Fall) Noah Jones
2022 Dominic Seibal
2023 Blake Kaufman

 
Edwin C. Boswell Freshman Award
In memory of Edwin C. Boswell Jr. ’31, longtime member of the Board of Trustees, who had a lasting interest in DePauw intercollegiate athletics. This award recognizes exceptional mental attitude, determination and daily dedication to the success of the DePauw football program.
Year Winner
1979 Doug VanBrunt
1980 Rich Gulan
1981 Lee Banks, Rich Bonaccorsi
1982 Tim Weaver
1983 Tom Evans
1984 Kevin Burns
1985 Mark McAuliffe
1986 Jeff Voris
1987 Tony Mazur, Rob Busch
1988 Terry Dickey
1989 Mark Norville, Jeff Anderson
1990 Mike Giunta
1991 John Cramer
1992 Jamie Cunha
1993 Jay Pettigrew
1994 Mike Lewis
1995 Johnathon Stigall
1996 Joe Rogowski, Paul Scribner
1997 Frisky Williams, Durriell Brown
1998 Jason Geringer
1999 Scott Thies, Dan Ryan
2000 David Blackburn, Ben Murray
2001 Patrick Croner
2002 Dustin Hertel, Ross Wiethoff
2003 Luis Davila, Eric Lewis
2004 Brett Claxton, Jeremiah Marks
2005 Michael McNelis
2006 Spud Dick
2007 Alex Koors
2008 Jon Ellis, Steve Valdiserri, Lewis Brown
2009 Taylor Wagner
2010 Kevin Ude
2011 Patrick Keller, D.J. Steward
2012 Paul Simon
2013 Matt Hunt
2014 Jake Hagan
2015 Andy Hunt, Nate Orrison
2016 Keivan Rahimi
2017 Joe Zanca
2018 Noah Jones
2019 Adam Pozzobon
2021 (Spring) Ethan Lowry
2021 (Fall) Jaylon Smith, Luke Marsh
2022 Robby Ballentine, Joey Roland
2023 Bennett Smith

 
DePauw Football Alumni Monon Bell Most Valuable Player Award 
In honor of the dedicated and supportive DePauw football alumni, this award recognizes outstanding performance on offense and defense in the annual Monon Bell game.
1993 Sean Gardner, Mike Gramhofer
1994 Jay Pettigrew, Tim Cooper
1995 Mark Melchiorre, Matt McLure
1996 Jamie Cunha, Michael Lewis
1997 David Schubert, Matt Hollway, Patrick Whinnery
1998 Johnathon Stigall, Matt MacPherson,
Joe Rogowsi
1999 Tyler Kelley, Andy Nardo, Frisky Williams
2000 Jason Lee, Joe Schoen, Freddy Marrero
2001 Jason Lee, Justin Tillis
2002 JaMarcus Shephard, David Blackburn
2003 JaMarcus Shephard, Ross Wiethoff,
Jeremy Legge, Joshua Swift
2004 Matt McMahon, Brendan Berigan
2005 Not awarded
2006 Jeremiah Marks, Dustin Hertel
2007 Jeremiah Marks, Jevon Pruitt
2008 Spud Dick, Steve Valdiserri
2009 Alex Koors, Thomas Wrona
2010 Lewis Brown, Jonathan Lambert
2011 Bobby Coburn, Graham Wilkerson
2012 Christopher Lamping, Robby Schuler
2013 Barry Flynn, Dennis Callicutt
2014 Amen Galley, Will Longthorne
2015 Matt Hunt, Tyler Leising
2016 Matt Hunt, Thomas Gray
2017 Chandler Nicholson, Jake Lasky
2018 Chase Andries, Dylan Hyatt
2019 Gavin Ritter, Keivan Rahimi
2021 Gus Baumgartner, Henry Locke
2022 Gus Baumgartner, Matthew Coons
2023 Gabe Quigley, Ethan Lowry
   
 
Byron Elson Breakout Player of the Year Award (named the Most Improved Player Award through Spring 2021)
In memory of Byron “Skip” Elson, son of Chester Elson ’36, and awarded for best breakout achievements throughout the season on DePauw University’s varsity football team.
Year Winner
1979 Pharez Whitted
1980 Buzz Kaufman
1981 Kurt Jones
1982 Clark Rogers
1983 Andrew King
1984 Ken Hollahan
1985 Brian Petrando
1986 Mike Weber
1987 Doug Lowery
1988 Keith Kisselle
1989 Gordon Harris
1990 Brad Toone
1991 Greg Jacobs, Mark Radlinski
1992 Ben Fingerhut
1993 Dan Weas
1994 David Fahey
1995 Joel Froehlich, Drew Martay
1996 Greg Cain
1997 Matt Hollway
1998 Sean Sreniawski
1999 Freddy Marrero
2000 Robert Anderson, John Christophersen
2001 Ross Sandefer, Joshua Swift
2002 Matt Stahley, Andy Yoder
2003 Brian Culp, Joseph DiSalvo
2004 Matt McMahon, Greg Sylvester
2005 Jeff Roth
2006 Alex Boucher, Luis Davila
2007 Erik Lundorf, Chris Tucker
2008 Elijah Campbell
2009 Derrick Karazsia, Jonathan Lambert
2010 Colin Doran, Mark Kreuzman
2011 Dennis Callicutt, Jimmy Vann
2012 Kevin Ude
2013 Tophel Secuskie
2014 Clark Costello, Zach Alleman
2015 Philip Ganser
2016 Kevin Kiyosaki, Brandon Lugar
2017 Nolan Ayres
2018 Jacob Howdeshell, Andrew Fallon
2019 Jack Bain
2021 (Spring) Matteo Curley
2021 (Fall) Trey Shaw
2022 Nolan Tully
2023 Nathan McCahill, Luke Nolan

 
James C. Loveless Battle of the Trenches Award
In memory of James C. Loveless ’29, former director of athletics, and awarded for outstanding performance in the combat on the line of scrimmage as a member of DePauw’s football team.
Year Winner
1979 Dave Borbely
1980 Dave Borbely
1981 Rich Friedlen
1982 Jim Oliver
1983 Dave Lockie
1984 Scott Stetson
1985 Scott Stetson
1986 Kevin Morse
1987 Bill Weimer
1988 Dan Kirby
1989 Doug Lowery
1990 Kris Gruner
1991 Rob Boras
1992 Tyler Gilbreath
1993 Rob Cellini
1994 Tim Capper
1995 Ron Stiver, Philip Hiscock
1996 Tim Capper
1997 Todd Carter
1998 Omar Minshawi, Ayo George
1999 Frisky Williams
2000 Josh Buis
2001 Alson Jacquet, Charles Stanback
2002 Charles Stanback
2003 Joshua Swift
2004 Dustin Hertel, Chase Jonason
2005 Joseph DiSalvo
2006 Kerry Pappas, Dustin Hertel
2007 Kerry Pappas, Michael McNelis
2008 Michael McNelis, Ian Yearwood
2009 David Joeckel, Tyler Doane
2010 Lewis Brown, Tyler Doane
2011 Lewis Brown, Michael Fultz
2012 Christopher Lamping, Patrick Keller
2013 Kevin Ude
2014 Craig Neece
2015 Taylor Shellman, Hunter Logan
2016 Eric Brooks, Cody Campbell
2017 Daniel Lockie, Thomas Cunningham
2018 Ashaun Miller, Matthew Mitsch
2019 Anthony Sansone, Nick LaChapelle
2021 (Spring) Jake Kunkel, Ethan Greiner
2021 (Fall) Zac Bowman, Brevon Gude
2022 Connor Smith, Ethan Lowry
2023 Adam Ammons, Ben Burger

 
Kenneth Brooks Holland Memorial Award
This award is presented in memory of Ken Holland (1970-1989) who exemplified the qualities of a true scholar athlete.  A 3.0 plus student who came to every practice ready to play and to every game ready to win, Ken was a confident and caring competitor who loved the game of football.
Year Winner
1989 Paul Bickle, Joe Pindell
1990 John Perry, Rob Boras
1991 John Perry, Rob Boras
1992 Tege Lewis
1993 Scott Wintermute
1994 Pat Roberts
1995 Philip Hiscock, Matt McLure
1996 Tim Cooper
1997 Joe Cheshire, Nathan Werner
1998 Jon Secrest
1999 Ryan Tohill, Frisky Williams
2000 Brian Close
2001 Freddy Marrero
2002 Andy Tolle
2003 Eric Evans
2004 Kyle McGrath, Obinna Ugokwe
2005 Brian Culp, Ryan Lasley
2006 Greg Sylvester
2007 Ryan McElwain, Jeff Bonner
2008 Vince Kreipke, P.J. Gbur
2009 Robert Abbott, Brad Paus, Tim Nicholson
2010 Mark Branigan, Ryan Preuss
2011 Mitch Turnbow, Steve Valdiserri
2012 Bobby Coburn, Naeem Muhammed, Jack Quinn
2013 Andrew Cusumano, Michael McManis
2014 Philip Ganser, Lan Sansone, D.J. Steward
2015 Connor Jeffers, Adam Folta
2016 Pete Nelson
2017 Ben Wilson
2018 Brooks Hepp, Ramon Lopez
2019 Ty Johnson
2021 (Spring) Jack Bain
2021 (Fall) Aaron Candiano, Josh Coons
2022 Jalen Cox
2023 Daniel Roach, Tommy Ryan

 
Chester C. Elson Tiger of the Year Award
In memory of Chester C. Elson ’36, generous benefactor to DePauw University and friend of intercollegiate athletics. This award recognizes outstanding qualities of sportsmanship, competitiveness and the desire to succeed. 
Year Winner
1979 Joe Johnson
1980 Joe Johnson
1981 Bob Torkelson
1982 Rich Bonaccorsi
1983 Jim Oliver
1984 Andrew King
1985 Derek Wortman
1986 John Porman, Steve Battreal
1987 Mike Sherman
1988 Mike McAuliffe
1989 Tom Dehner
1990 John Pindell, Graham Glander, John Perry
1991 John Perry
1992 Tege Lewis, Ben Comer
1993 Jim Fiscella
1994 Mark Melchiorre
1995 Mark Melchiorre
1996 Austin Johnson, Jay Pettigrew
1997 Austin Johnson
1998 Ayo George
1999 Rob Dinwoodie, John Green, Josh Johnson
2000 Brian Close
2001 Freddy Marrero
2002 Micah Lukens
2003 Ross Sandefer, Head Coach Nick Mourouzis
2004 Chris Brolsma, Matt Koch
2005 Joseph DiSalvo
2006 Rob Farrow
2007 Brett Claxton
2008 Erik Lundorf
2009 Bryan Mulligan, Ryan Huffman
2010 Brayden Dahlstrom, Ryan Huffman, Derrick Karazsia
2011 Ben Brandstatter, Jon Ellis
2012 Jake Konovsky
2013 Indi Lavarias
2014 Jim Perry
2015 Amen Galley, Hamm Hooper, Paul Simon
2016 Cody Baker, Zachary Reichle
2017 Collin Cassady
2018 Matt Crupi, Chandler Nicholson
2019 James Deaton, Jared Penry, Dax Schnase
2021 (Spring) Gavin Ritter
2021 (Fall) Josh Major, Liam Pooler
2022 Danny Sheehan
2023 Mac Wissel, Gus Baumgartner

 
George E. Lortz Scholar Athlete Award
In memory of George E. Lortz, Rector Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa and captain of the 1933 football team.  This award is presented to the senior football player with the highest grade point average during his four years at DePauw. 
Year Winner
1992 Mike Thomas
1993 Jim Fiscella
1994 Mike Callahan
1995 Ron Stiver
1996 Scott Farnham
1997 Kevin Condict
1998 Tyler Kelley
1999 Andy Nardo, John Green
2000 Robert Anderson
2001 Jason Lee
2002 Micah Lukens
2003 Kevin Dale
2004 Chris Brolsma
2005 Paul Raskin
2006 Joel Dart
2007 Mike Sprengnether
2008 Michael McNelis
2009 Alex Fitch
2010 Jonathan Lambert
2011 Graham Wilkerson
2012 Cody Crook
2013 Eric Malm
2014 Mark Clevenger
2015 Dan Furman
2016 Will Longthorne
2017 Jonathon Brugman, Jake Bertucci
2018 Nate Orrison, Matt Labus, Zach Williams
2019 Connor Perkins
2021 (Spring) Jackson Hamersly
2021 (Fall) Jake Labus
2022 Devon Valentine
2023 Tanner Jackson

 
Thomas A. Mont Offensive Player of the Year
In honor of Thomas A. Mont, former DePauw athletic director and football coach, this award recognizes outstanding performance and leadership in the offensive unit of DePauw University’s football team.
Year Winner
1979 Rob Doyle
1980 Rob Doyle
1981 Kevin Perkins
1982 Rick Lindlow
1983 Rich Bonaccorsi
1984 Rich Bonaccorsi
1985 Tony de Nicola
1986 Tim Weaver
1987 Jeff Voris
1988 Greg Werner, Jeff Voris
1989 Joe Pindell
1990 Terry Dickey
1991 Jayson Stadler
1992 Ron Hermann
1993 Sean Gardner
1994 Scott Beasley
1995 Johnathon Stigall
1996 Bernie Haskins
1997 Johnathon Stigall, Joe Cheshire
1998 Johnathon Stigall
1999 Tyler Kelley
2000 Joe Schoen
2001 Jason Lee, John Stephens
2002 Dan Ryan
2003 JaMarcus Shephard
2004 Ross Wiethoff
2005 Jeremiah Marks
2006 Jeremiah Marks
2007 Jeremiah Marks
2008 Spud Dick
2009 Alex Koors, Spud Dick
2010 Alex Koors
2011 Armani Cato
2012 Nikko Sansone
2013 Nikko Sansone
2014 Matt Hunt
2015 Kody Bontreger
2016 Ian Good, Jason Kirchhoff
2017 Andy Hunt, Jeremy Trudell
2018 Andy Hunt
2019 Chase Andries
2021 (Spring) Ethan Hudson
2021 (Fall) Chase Andries
2022 Trey Shaw
2023 Robby Ballentine

 
Raymond “Gaumey” Neal Defensive Player of the Year
In memory of Raymond “Gaumey” Neal (1898-1977), former head football coach and athletic director at DePauw.  This award recognizes outstanding performance and leadership on the DePauw football defensive unit.
Year Winner
1979 Bob Torkelson
1980 Alan Hill
1981 Alan Hill
1982 Brian Kluever, Marshall Reavis
1983 Bob Klupchak
1984 Joe Wrona
1985 Derek Wortman
1986 Kevin Burns
1987 Kevin Burns
1988 Sean Steele
1989 Bill Bonaccorsi
1990 Matt Nelson
1991 Matt Nelson, John Perry
1992 John Perry
1993 Mike Gramhofer
1994 Mike Callahan
1995 Matt McLure
1996 Scott Farnham
1997 Austin Johnson, Michael Lewis
1998 Matt MacPherson
1999 Frisky Williams
2000 Frisky Williams
2001 Jason Geringer
2002 John Christophersen
2003 David Blackburn, Jeremy Legge, Joshua Swift
2004 Matt Koch
2005 Dustin Hertel
2006 Dustin Hertel
2007 Jevon Pruitt
2008 Michael McNelis, Marc Hoeppner
2009 Alex Fitch
2010 Tyler Doane
2011 Graham Wilkerson
2012 Patrick Keller
2013 Mitch Dwenger
2014 Michael Mitsch
2015 Will Longthorne
2016 Michael Mitsch
2017 Nate Orrison, Matt Crupi
2018 Nate Orrison
2019 Brody Gude, Joe Zanca
2021 (Spring) Nathan Seifert
2021 (Fall) Joe Zanca
2022 Jake Comer
2023 Ethan Lowry

 
Lawrence C. Goodhue Captains Award
In memory of Larry Goodhue (1907-1980), a good friend of DePauw University and a loyal fan, who attended every home football game for over 30 years. This award recognizes leadership, performance and daily dedication of the men who lead the team throughout the season.  
Year Winner
1980 Joe Johnson, Jay True
1981 Robbie Doyle, Bob Torkelson
1982 Tracy Clifford, Brian Hartman
1983 Brian Kluever, Jim Oliver
1984 Rich Bonaccorsi, Andrew King
1985 Tony de Nicola, Tim Weaver,
Derek Wortman, Scott Stetson
1986 Clark Cox, Steve Battreall, Kevin Hollahan,
Tim Weaver, Bart Denning
1987 Kevin Burns, Steve Wetoska
1988 Dick Jones, Mark McAuliffe
1989 Bill Bonaccorsi, Jeff Voris, Rich Bulger
1990 Rob Busch, Graham Glander, Kris Gruner
1991 Matt Nelson, Rob Boras, Terry Dickey
1992 Tege Lewis, Mark Netherland,
Jason Vore, Mike Thomas
1993 Mike Gramhofer, Jim Fiscella
1994 Mike Callahan, Pat Roberts, Sean Gardner
1995 Mark Melchiorre, Kevin Mendenhall
1996 Tim Capper, Tim Cooper, Nathan Dilley, Scott Farnham, Jay Pettigrew
1997 Todd Carter, Bernie Haskins, Austin Johnson, Michael Lewis
1998 Joe Cheshire, Ayo George, Matt MacPherson, Johnathon Stigall
1999 Kurt Hare, Josh Johnson, Andy Nardo, Ryan Tohill, Brady Toliver
2000 Josh Buis, Brian Close, Joe Schoen, Frisky Williams
2001 Jason Geringer, Alson Jacquet, Jason Lee, Freddy Marrero
2002 John Christophersen, Dan Ryan, Charles Stanback, John Stephens
2003 David Blackburn, Jeremy Legge, Ross Sandefer, Andy Yoder
2004 Matt Koch, JaMarcus Shephard
2005 Brian Culp, Joseph DiSalvo, Dustin Hertel, Ross Wiethoff
2006 Dustin Hertel, Jeremiah Marks, Greg Sylvester
2007 J.J. Costello, Jeremiah Marks, Ryan McElwain, Kerry Pappas
2008 Spud Dick, Marc Hoeppner, Michael McNelis, Ian Yearwood
2009 Spud Dick, Alex Fitch, David Joeckel, Kyle Sherer
2010 Tyler Doane, Michael Engle, Alex Koors, Kyle Sherer
2011 Lewis Brown, Jon Ellis, Michael Fultz, Steve Valdiserri
2012 Bobby Coburn,  Cody Crook, Patrick Keller, Christopher Lamping
2013 Patrick Keller, Nikko Sansone, Mitch Dwenger, Kevin Ude
2014 Jay D. Robinson, Nick Freund, Garrett Rice
2015 Kody Bontreger, Matt Hunt, Will Longthorne, Michael Mitsch
2016 Thomas Gray, Matt Hunt, Will Longthorne, Michael Mitsch
2017 Jake Hagan, Rocky Leffler
2018 Andy Hunt, Zach Williams, Matt Labus
2019 Brody Gude, Will Harris
2021 (Spring) Luke Brake, Cam Haynes, Josh Pottebaum, Daniel Scotto
2021 (Fall) Chase Andries, Evens Cribs, Charlie Gruner, Joe Zanca
2022 Ben Freel, Brevon Gude, Drew Moore, Wally Renie, Connor Smith 
2023 Brevon Gude, Ethan Lowry

 
Nick Mourouzis Most Valuable Player
In honor of Nick Mourouzis, DePauw head football coach from 1981-2003. The winningest coach in school history, “Coach Nick” will forever be remembered by the DePauw football family for his commitment, dedication and “Tiger Pride.” This award is presented to the most valuable player on the DePauw University football team.
2006 Dustin Hertel
2007 Jeremiah Marks
2008 Spud Dick
2009 Spud Dick
2010 Alex Koors
2011 Steve Valdiserri
2012 Taylor Wagner
2013 Barry Flynn
2014 Jay D. Robinson
2015 Matt Hunt
2016 Matt Hunt
2017 Andy Hunt
2018 Andy Hunt, Matt Crupi
2019 Will Harris
2021 (Spring) Chase Andries
2021 (Fall) Dylan Hyatt
2022 Brevon Gude
2023 Brevon Gude