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AWARDS &
HONORS Ira E. Rodgers Award
John Russell Award
The Ira E. Rodgers Award, initiated by the late Pittsburgh sportscaster Bob Prince, is a tribute to one of WVU's greatest all time football players. The award is presented to the Mountaineer player who has "shown high leadership and academic qualities as well as football performance." 2010 – Eric Jobe, guard 2009 – Reed Williams, linebacker 2008 – Doug Slavonic, defensive lineman, Jake Figner, offensive lineman 2007 - Owen Schmitt, fullback; Marc Magro, linebacker 2006 - Jay Henry, linebacker; Tim Lindsey, long snapper 2005 - Garin Justice, offensive tackle; Jeff Noechel, linebacker 2004 - Jeff Berk, offensive guard; Scott Gyorko, linebacker 2003 - Brian King, defensive back, Quincy Wilson, running back 2002 - Lance Nimmo, offensive tackle 2001 - Kyle Kayden, linebacker 2000 - Khori Ivy, wide receiver 1999 - Greg Robinette, defensive tackle 1998 - Eric de Groh, center, Bryan Pukenas, offensive guard 1997 - Chad Wable, tight end 1996 - Charles Emanuel, defensive back 1995 - Chad Johnston, quarterback 1994 - Matt Taffoni, linebacker 1993 - Rich Braham, offensive tackle, Mike Collins, defensive back 1992 - Mike Compton, center 1991 - Mike Compton, center 1990 - Rico Tyler, fullback 1989 - Chris Haering, linebacker 1988 - John Stroia, offensive guard 1987 - Brad Hunt, defensive tackle 1986 - Mike Timko, quarterback 1985 - Derek Christian, linebacker 1984 - Bill Legg, center 1983 - Dave Oblak, middle guard 1982 - Todd Campbell, defensive tackle 1981 - Oliver Luck, quarterback 1980 - Chuck Gambill, offensive guard 1979 - Jerry Holmes, defensive back 1978 - Rich Duggan, tight end 1977 - Tom Pridemore, defensive back 1976 - Ken Culbertson, linebacker 1975 - Artie Owens, running back 1974 - Charlie Miller, defensive back 1973 - Dave Jagdmann, tight end 1972 - Bernie Galiffa, quarterback 1971 - Pete Wood, running back 1970 - Mike Sherwood, quarterback 1969 - George Henshaw, defensive tackle 1968 - Bob Zambo, tight end 1967 - Danny Williamson, defensive end 1966 - Don Cookman, defensive tackle 1965 - Allen McCune, quarterback 1964 - Don Young, defensive guard 1963 - Bernie Carney, offensive tackle 1962 - Frank Sirianni, tackle 1961 - Roger Holdinsky, running back 1960 - Carmen Pomponio, defensive back 1959 - Bill Lopasky, offensive guard
The parents of former West Virginia tackle John Russell, who died in an automobile accident during his junior year, provide the annual award to the lineman who has demonstrated the "best spirit and leadership on the team." 2010 - Chris Neild, nose tackle; Joe Madsen, center 2009 – Chris Neild, nose tackle 2008 – Ryan Stanchek, offensive tackle 2007 - Keilen Dykes, defensive tackle; Ryan Stanchek, offensive tackle 2006 - Dan Mozes, center 2005 - Ernest Hunter, nose tackle; Dan Mozes, center 2004 - Tim Brown, center; Ben Lynch, defensive tackle 2003 - Grant Wiley, linebacker 2002 - Ken Sandor, offensive guard; David Upchurch, defensive tackle 2001 - Lance Nimmo, offensive tackle; David Upchurch, defensive tackle 2000 - Rick Gilliam, center 1999 - Anthony Becht, tight end 1998 - John Thornton, defensive tackle 1997 - Henry Slay, defensive tackle 1996 - Canute Curtis, linebacker 1995 - J.T. Thomas, linebacker 1994 - Tom Robsock, offensive guard 1993 - Scott Gaskins, defensive tackle; Dale Williams, offensive guard 1992 - Lorenzo Styles, offensive guard 1991 - John Ray, offensive tackle; Steve Grant, linebacker 1990 - Dale Wolfley, offensive guard 1989 - Renaldo Turnbull, linebacker 1988 - Kevin Koken, center; Chris Parker, defensive line 1987 - David Grant, middle guard 1986 - Matt Smith, linebacker 1985 - Brian Jozwiak, offensive tackle 1984 - Brian Jozwiak, offensive tackle 1983 - Steve Hathaway, linebacker 1982 - Darryl Talley, linebacker 1981 - Darryl Talley, linebacker 1980 - Pat Conachan, center 1979 - Jim Himic, offensive guard 1978 - Randy Wepler, offensive tackle 1977 - Clay Singletary, center 1976 - Chuck Smith, defensive tackle 1975 - Ray Marshall, linebacker 1974 - Jeff Merrow, middle guard 1973 - Tom Zakowski, linebacker 1972 - Bob Sims, defensive end 1971 - Tom Zakowski, linebacker 1970 - Charles Fisher, defensive tackle 1969 - Carl Crennel, middle guard 1968 - Baker Brown, linebacker 1967 - Richard Hardison, defensive end
Gridiron Gladiator Award The Gridiron Gladiator Award is presented annually to the football player who exemplifies the dedication, hard work and desire set forth by the WVU coaching staff. 2010 - Tavon Austin, receiver; Scooter Berry, defensive tackle; Pat Lazear, linebacker; Anthony Leonard, linebacker; Robert Sands, safety; Geno Smith – quarterback; J.T. Thomas,linebacker 2009 - Don Barclay, offensive tackle; Selvish Capers, offensive tackle; Brandon Hogan, cornerback; Josh Jenkins, offensive guard; Eric Jobe, offensive guard; Joe Madsen, offensive center; Julian Miller, defensive end; J.T. Thomas, linebacker and Robert Sands, safety
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