AWARDS AND HONORS

AWARDS & HONORS

Ira E. Rodgers 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

John Russell Award

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

2008 – Ellis Lankster, defensive back; Scooter Berry, defensive tackle; Dorrell Jalloh – wide receiver 2007 - Johnny Dingle, defensive tackle; Bobby Hathaway, linebacker; Vaughn Rivers, defensive back, Mike Villagrana, tight end 2006 - Kevin McLee, linebacker; Marc Magro, linebacker; Jeremy Sheffey, offensive guard; Ryan Stancheck, offensive guard 2005 - Kevin McLee, linebacker; Owen Schmitt, running back; Jeremy Sheffey, offensive guard 2004 - Adam Jones, defensive back; Dan Mozes, offensive guard 2003 - Jeff Berk, offensive tackle 2002 - Angel Estrada, defensive back; Zack Dillow, center; Ben Collins, linebacker 2001 - Zack Dillow, center; Angel Estrada, rover 2000 - Shawn Hackett, defensive back; Rick Sherrod, defensive back; Grant Wiley, linebacker 1999 - Barrett Green, linebacker 1998 - Shawn Foreman, wide receiver; Barrett Green, linebacker; Gary Stills, linebacker 1997 - Bob Baum, defensive end; Shawn Foreman, wide receiver; Gary Stills, linebacker 1996 - Mike Logan, defensive back; Bernard Russ, linebacker; Vann Washington, defensive back 1995 - Kantroy Barber, fullback 1994 - Barry Hawkins, defensive tackle; Steven Perkins, defensive end 1993 - Tim Brown, linebacker; Jake Kelchner, quarterback; Wes Richardson, linebacker 1992 - Rick Dolly, defensive tackle 1991 - Steve Grant, linebacker; Jim Gray, defensive tackle; Adrian Murrell, running back 1990 - Steve Grant, linebacker 1989 - Mike Fox, defensive tackle; Scott Parker, offensive guard 1988 - Chris Haering, linebacker; Bo Orlando, defensive back; Brian Smider, offensive tackle 1987 - Dale Jackson, linebacker 1986 - Matt Smith, linebacker 1985 - Derek Christian, linebacker 1984 - Ron Wolfley, running back 1983 - Steve Hathaway, linebacker 1982 - Tim Agee, defensive back 1981 - Jeff Seals, linebacker

A.C. (Whitey) Gwynne Award

The A.C. (Whitey) Gwynne Award, named in honor of the late WVU athletic trainer, is bestowed upon the player whose attitude, effort and spirit provide an outstanding unsung contribution to the success of the team.

2010 – Sidney Glover, safety; Jeremy Kash, holder 2009 – Alric Arnett, wide receiver; Tyler Urban, tight end 2008 – J.T. Thomas, linebacker; Adam Hughes, long snapper; Alric Arnett, wide receiver 2007 – Adam Bednarik, quarterback/wide receiver; Ridwan Malik, defensive back 2006 - Owen Schmitt, fullback; Warren Young, defensive tackle 2005 - Phil Brady, punter; Anthony Mims, defensive back 2004 - Garin Justice, offensive tackle; Jerry White, defensive back 2003 - Moe Fofana, fullback; Lance Frazier, defensive back 2002 - Lance Frazier, defensive back; Tim Love, defensive end; Derrick Smith, wide receiver 2001 - Seth Abraham, wide receiver; Corey McIntyre, linebacker 2000 - David Upchurch, defensive tackle; Matt Wilson, offensive tackle 1999 - John Conte, offensive center; Rick Oleyar, long snapper 1998 - Randy Dunnigan, offensive guard; Kevin Landolt, defensive end 1997 - Steve Lippe, linebacker 1996 - Rahsaan Vanterpool, wide receiver 1995 - Matt McCulty, wide receiver 1994 - Harold Kidd, defensive back 1993 - Darren Studstill, quarterback 1992 - Rich Braham, offensive tackle; Ed Hill, wide receiver 1991 - Joe Ayuso, offensive guard 1990 - E.J. Wheeler, linebacker 1990 - Larry Cook, offensive guard 1989 - Jeff Price, center 1988 - Undra Johnson, running back 1987 - John Stroia, offensive guard 1986 - Jeff Lucas, defensive line 1985 - Tommy Gray, running back 1984 - Dave Preston, linebacker 1982 - Curt Cignetti, quarterback 1983 - Rob Schellhaas, offensive guard

Louis D. Meisel Award

The Louis D. Meisel Award is presented by the WVU Alumni Association to the senior football letterman with the highest academic average. The award was renamed in 1973 from the 1928 Team Award when Louis Meisel, a member of the 1928 team and organizer of the award, died.

2019 - Reese Donahue, defensive line 2018 – Billy Kinney, punter 2017 – Nick Meadows, long snapper 2016 – Tyler Orlosky, offensive line 2015 – Cody Clay, tight end/fullback 2014 – Nick Kindler, offensive line 2013 – Ryan Nehlen, wide receiver 2012 – Casey Vance, linebacker’ 2011 – Chris Neild, defensive line 2010 – Max Anderson, fullback

REESE DONAHUE

2009 – Eric Jobe, center 2008 – Reed Williams, linebacker 2007 – Tito Gonzales, linebacker 2006 - Jay Henry, linebacker 2005 - Mike Lorello, defensive back 2004 - Scott Fleming, long snapper 2003 - Todd James, punter 2002 - A.J. Nastasi, wide receiver 2001 - Brad Knell, offensive guard 2000 - Tanner Russell, offensive tackle 1999 - Greg Robinette, defensive tackle 1998 - Eric de Groh, center 1997 - Steve Lippe, linebacker 1996 - Chad Johnston, quarterback 1995 - Joe DeLong, offensive tackle 1994 - Matt Taffoni, linebacker 1993 - Joe Pabian, defensive tackle 1992 - Mike Compton, center 1991 - Alex Shook, tight end 1990 - Matt Bland, center 1989 - Chris Haering, linebacker 1988 - John Stroia, offensive guard 1987 - Mike Timko, quarterback 1986 - John Moses, defensive tackle 1985 - Derek Christian, linebacker 1984 - Tom Bowman, running back 1983 - Jeff Hostetler, quarterback 1982 - Curt Cignetti, quarterback 1981 - Oliver Luck, quarterback 1980 - Chuck Gambill, offensive guard 1979 - Jack Palmer, center 1978 - Jeff Macerelli, linebacker 1977 - Danny Williams, quarterback 1976 - Tom Loadman, quarterback 1975 - Dave Wilcher, offensive guard 1974 - John Spraggins, defensive end 1973 - Danny Larcamp, offensive tackle 1972 - Gerald Schultze, center 1971 - Kim West, quarterback/punter 1970 - John Houghton, offensive tackle 1969 - Eddie Silverio, running back 1968 - Bob Zambo, end 1967 - Mike Fewell, offensive guard 1966 - Wayne Vassalotti, center 1965 - Jim Harris, tight end 1964 - Don Young, defensive guard 1963 - Bill Fleming, running back 1962 - John Skinner, center 1961 - Dale Evans, quarterback 1960 - Dave Hess, end 1959 - Joe Wirth, center

Ideal Mountaineer Award

The Ideal Mountaineer exhibits the characteristics expected of a West Virginia football player -- a positive attitude, solid academic standing, outstanding leadership, perseverance on the field, outstanding athletic achievement and good citizenship.

2010 – Don Barclay, tackle; Will Johnson, tight end; Julian Miller, defensive end; Keith Tandy, Cornerback; Tyler Urban, tight end 2009 – Jarrett Brown, quarterback 2008 – Chris Neild, nose tackle, Tito Gonzales, wide receiver; Mike Dent, center; Mortty Ivy, linebacker 2007 – Greg Isander, offensive guard; Dorrell Jalloh, wide receiver; Larry Williams, defensive back; Reed Williams, linebacker 2006 - Pat Liebig, defensive tackle; Travis McClintic, holder; Brandon Myles, wide receiver; Reed Williams, linebacker 2005 - Jahmile Addae, defensive back; Jay Henry, linebacker; Marc Magro, linebacker; George Shehl, holder 2004 - Charles Hales, quarterback/wide receiver; Mike Lorello, defensive back; Anthony Mims, defensive back; John Pennington, wide receiver 2003 - Rasheed Marshall, quarterback; John Pennington, wide receiver 2002 - Brian King, defensive back; Rasheed Marshall, quarterback; Grant Wiley, linebacker; Quincy Wilson, running back 2001 - Brad Knell, offensive guard; Antwan Lake, defensive tackle; Grant Wiley, linebacker 2000 - Kyle Kayden, linebacker; Tanner Russell, offensive tackle 1999 - Marc Bulger, quarterback; Boo Sensabaugh, defensive back; Scooter Davis, defensive back 1998 - Charlton Forbes, defensive tackle; Shawn Foreman, wide receiver 1997 - John Thornton, defensive tackle; Jason Williams, linebacker; Eric de Groh, center; Bryan Pukenas, offensive guard 1996 - Chad Johnston, quarterback; Elige Longino, linebacker 1995 - Canute Curtis, linebacker; Jimmy Gary, running back 1994 - Charles Emanuel, defensive back; Chad Johnston, quarterback; David Mayfield, defensive back 1993 - David Mayfield, defensive back; Nate Rine, tight end; Matt Taffoni, linebacker 1992 - Mike Compton, center; Rick Dolly, defensive tackle 1991 - Alex Shook, tight end; Tim Newsom, defensive back 1990 - Mike Compton, center; Gary Tillis, defensive tackle 1989 - Jack Linn, offensive tackle; Scott Summits, defensive tackle 1988 - Robert Pickett, linebacker; Rick Phillips, offensive tackle 1987 - Rick Phillips, offensive tackle; Bo Orlando, defensive back 1986 - Jeff Lucas, defensive tackle; John Barton, offensive guard 1985 - Chuck Jolliffe, offensive guard; Van Richardson, linebacker 1984 - Dave DeJarnett, offensive tackle; Rich Rodriguez, defensive back 1983 - Jeff Hostetler, quarterback; Steve Newberry, defensive back

PAT LIEBIG

Scott Shirley Award

The award is presented to the special teams player of the year in memory of Coach Scott Shirley, who passed away unexpectedly in 1989. 2010 – Gregg Pugnetti, punter 2009 – Scott Kozlowski, punter 2008 – Pat McAfee, kicker/punter 2007 – Pat McAfee, kicker/punter 2006 - Pat McAfee, kicker/punter 2005 - Thandi Smith, defensive back 2004 - Scott Fleming, long snapper 2003 - Todd James, punter 2002 - James Davis, linebacker 2001 - Brenden Rauh, kicker 2000 - Phil Braxton, wide receiver 1999 - Jay Taylor, kicker 1998 - Charles Fisher, defensive back 1997 - K.C. Schiller, linebacker 1996 - Steve Lippe, linebacker 1995 - Rob Keys, defensive back 1994 - Todd Sauerbrun, punter 1993 - Keith Taparausky, defensive back 1993 - Todd Sauerbrun, punter 1993 - Mike Logan, kickoff returner 1992 - Mark Ulmer, long snapper 1992 - Todd Sauerbrun, punter 1991 - Mark Ulmer, long snapper 1990 - Greg Hertzog, punter 1989 - Ted Kester, linebacker 1989 - Brad Carroll, place-kicker 1989 - Roger Dixon, linebacker 1988 - Charlie Baumann, place-kicker

Ed Pastilong MVP Award

This award is given to the Mountaineers’ top player(s) each season 2019 - Colton McKivitz, offensive tackle; Darius Stills, defensive tackle 2018 – Dravon Askew-Henry, safety; Trevon Wesco, tight end 2017 – Al-Rasheed Benton, linebacker; Elijah Wellman, fullback 2016 – Tyler Orlosky, offensive line; Justin Arndt, linebacker 2015 - Jared Barber, linebacker; Cody Clay, tight end 2014 – Mark Glowinski, offensive line; Wes Tonkery, linebacker 2013 – Pat Eger, offensive line; Will Clarke, defensive line 2012 – Tavon Austin, wide receiver; Jeff Braun, offensive line 2011 – Keith Tandy, cornerback; Najee Goode, linebacker

Most Valuable Player

This award is voted on by the Mountaineer players each year. 2020 – Offensive MVP – Leddie Brown, running back Defensive MVP – Darius Stills, defensive tackle, Tony Fields II - linebacker Special Teams MVP – Exree Loe, linebacker 2019 – Offensive MVP – Colton McKivitz, offensive tackle Defensive MVP – Darius Stills, defensive tackle Special Teams MVP – Rex Sunahara, long snapper 2018 - Offensive MVP – David Sills V, wide receiver Defensive MVP – David Long Jr., linebacker Special Teams MVP – Evan Staley, kicker 2017 - Offensive MVP – Gary Jennings, wide receiver Defensive MVP – David Long Jr., linebacker Special Teams MVP – Marcus Simms, kickoff/punt returner 2016 - Offensive MVP – Skyler Howard, quarterback Defensive MVP – Rasul Douglas, cornerback Special Teams MVP – Marvin Gross 2015 - Offensive MVP – Wendell Smallwood, running back Defensive MVP – Nick Kwiatkoski, linebacker Special Teams MVP – Nick O’Toole, punter 2014 - Offensive MVP – Kevin White, wide receiver Defensive MVP – Nick Kwiatkoski, linebacker Special Teams MVP – Josh Lambert, kicker 2013 - Offensive MVP – Charles Sims, running back Defensive MVP – Darwin Cook, safety Special Teams MVP – John DePalma, long snapper 2012 - Offensive MVP – Geno Smith, quarterback Defensive MVP – Karl Joseph, safety Special Teams MVP – Tavon Austin, kick/punt returner 2011 - Offensive MVP – Tavon Austin, wide receiver Defensive MVP – Najee Goode, linebacker Special Teams MVP – Cody Nutter, Long Snapper 2010 - Offensive MVP – Jock Sanders, wide receiver; Defensive MVP – Brandon Hogan, cornerback; Chris Neild, nose tackle 2009 - Offensive MVPs: Noel Devine, running back; Jock Sanders, wide receiver Defensive - Reed Williams, linebacker 2008 - Pat White, quarterback 2007 - Pat White, quarterback 2006 - Steve Slaton, running back; Pat White, quarterback 2005 - Mike Lorello, defensive back 2004 - Rasheed Marshall, quarterback 2003 - Grant Wiley, linebacker; Quincy Wilson, running back 2002 - Avon Cobourne, running back 2001 - Avon Cobourne, running back 2000 - Khori Ivy, wide receiver 1999 - Barrett Green, linebacker; Anthony Becht, tight end 1998 - Marc Bulger, quarterback 1997 - Amos Zereoue, running back 1996 - Canute Curtis, linebacker 1995 - Aaron Beasley, defensive back 1995 - Lovett Purnell, tight end 1994 - Zach Abraham, wide receiver 1993 - Rich Braham, offensive tackle 1992 - Adrian Murrell, running back 1991 - Steve Grant, linebacker 1990 - Steve Grant, linebacker 1989 - Major Harris, quarterback 1988 - Major Harris, quarterback 1987 - Major Harris, quarterback 1986 - Matt Smith, linebacker 1985 - Derek Christian, linebacker 1984 - Willie Drewrey, wide receiver 1983 - Jeff Hostetler, quarterback 1982 - Darryl Talley, linebacker 1981 - Oliver Luck, quarterback 1980 - Oliver Luck, quarterback

Mr. Unselfish Award

2018 - JoVanni Stewart, linebacker 2017 - Ezekiel Rose, defensive line

Coaches Contribution Award

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 2006 - Rayshawn Bolden, wide receiver; Jason Colson, running back; Justin Knapp, linebacker; Brad Palmer, tight end; Vaughn Rivers, defensive back; Eric Wicks, defensive back 2005 - Keilen Dykes, defensive tackle; Antonio Lewis, defensive back punt returner; Tim Lindsey,long snapper; Brandon Myles, wide receiver Steve Slaton, running back, Pat White, quarterback, Eric Wicks, defensive back 2004 - Charles Hales, quarterback/wide receiver, Adam Lehnortt, linebacker, Marc Magro, linebacker, Rasheed Marshall, quarterback

2003 - Scott Gyorko, linebacker, James Woodruff, defensive back 2002 - Phil Braxton, wide receiver, Jason Davis, defensive end, A.J. Nastasi, wide receiver, Jermaine Thaxton, 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

Tom Nickolich Award

This award is presented annually by the Blue and Gold News to a walkon 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.

2021 - Graeson Malashevich, wide receiver 2020 - Osman Kamara, safety 2019 – Jake Abbott, linebacker 2018 – Evan Staley, kicker 2017 – Nick Meadows, long snapper 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 was 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 was presented in honor of the late Curtis Jones Jr., associate athletic director for academic support at WVU, who died suddenly in September 2013.

2018 – Trevon Wesco, tight end 2017 – Jon Lewis, defensive line 2016 – Jarrod Harper, safety 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, Jed Drenning, Garrett Ford Sr., Michael Fragale, Greg Hunter, Doug Huff, Mike Montoro, Don Nehlen, Jay Redmond, Joe Swan (chair), Dwight Wallace and Craig Walker.

1891-1917 TEAM

Carl "Cheese" Bachmann, back (1911-12); Melville Boyles, back (191013); Roscoe Brown, back (1898-1904); Harry Curry, line (1913-16); Milton Hodges, line (1898-1901); B. Lee Hutchinson, end (1906-09); George "Dad" Krebs, guard (1895-96); Thomas Leahy, line (1904-07); 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 (191416); Harry "Dad" White, guard (1893-98); Lawrence "Prep" Yardley, line (1904-07); Louis Yeager, fullback (1896-98); Fielding Harris Yost, tackle (1895-96).

1919-29 TEAM

Russ Bailey, center (1915-19); Walter Brewster, tackle (1927-28); Carl Davis, tackle (1922-25); Marshall Glenn, back (1927-29); Fred Graham, end (1921-24); Joseph V. Harrick, tackle (1917-21); Philip Hill, center (1921-24); Robert H.C. Kay, guard (1919-21); Clarence Keefer, fullback (1925-28); Clarence Lewis, tackle (1925-28); Walter Mahan, guard (192225); Ross McHenry, guard (1924-26); Russ Meredith, tackle (1917-22); Edward Morrison, back (1924-26); Nick Nardacci, back (1921-24); Aaron Oliker, end (1924-26); Ira Rodgers, back (1915-19); Joe Setron, guard (1919-22); Jack Simons, back (1920-23); Charles Tallman, end (1921-23).

1930-39 TEAM

George "Eck" Allen, back (1932-34); Alex Atty, guard (1936-38); Sam Audia, back (1936-38); Al Baisi, tackle (1937-39); Herbert "Babe" Barna, end (1934-36); Ed Bartrug, kicker (1928-30); Harry Clarke, back (193739); Richard Dolly, end (1937-39); Tod Goodwin, end (1932-34); Mike Gussie, guard (1937-39); Olan Hedrick, center (1935-37); Bill Karr, end

JOE MARCONI

(1930-32); Isaac "Ike" Lewis, guard (1929-31); Emmett "Kelly" Moan, quarterback (1935-37); Floyd "Ben" Schwartzwalder, center (1930-32); Fred Schweitzer, tackle (1930-32); Herbert Stewart, center (193234); Joe Stydahar, tackle (1933-35); John "Benny" Thomas, fullback (1932-34); John Vargo, guard/tackle (1932-34); David Volkin, guard (1936-37).

1940-49 TEAM

Leo Benjamin, center (1941-42, 46-47); Victor Bonfili, back (1945-48); Charlie Boyles, guard (1943, 46-47); Rex Bumgardner, back (194647); Andrew Clark, end (1941-42, 46); Gene Corum, guard (1941-42, 46-47); Charles "Fatty" Harris, tackle (1940-41, 46); Thomas Keane, back (1946-47); Ed Kulakowski, tackle (1941-42, 46-47); Roy Lester, end (1948); Richard McElwee, back (1940-43); Victor Peelish, guard (194042, 46); Frank Reno, end (1946-48); Charley Seabright, back (1948-40); John Shonk, back (1939-40); Chester "Chuck" Spelock, end (1941-42, 46-47); Dave Stephenson, center (1948-49); Fred Stuvek, guard (194749); Jim Walthall, back (1944, 47-49); Pete Zinaich, back (1946-49).

1950-59 TEAM

Tom Allman, running back (1951-53); Ralph Anastasio, defensive back (1955-57); Paul Bischoff, wide receiver (1950-52); Bruce Bosley, offensive tackle (1952-55); James Danter, guard (1949-51); Benton Dunkerley, tackle (1951-52); Robert Guenther, guard (1955-57); Bill Hillen, defensive end (1952-54); Chuck Howley, defensive guard (195557); Robert "Sam" Huff, defensive tackle (1952-55); Joe Kopnisky, wide receiver (1955-56); Lawrence Krutko, back (1955-57); Gene "Beef" Lamone, offensive guard/defensive tackle (1951-54); Gene Lathey, offensive guard (1954-56); William Lopasky, guard (1958-59); Joe Marconi, running back (1952-55); William Marker, wide receiver (195153); Robert Moss, back (1952-55); Joe Nicely, defensive guard (1956-57); Bob Orders, center (1952-53); Gene Simmons, kicker (1948-50); Bob Snider, defensive back (1951-53); Ralph Starkey, offensive tackle (195152); Clarence "Jack" Stone, back (1952-53); Raymond Walsh, defensive tackle (1951-53); Fred Wyant, quarterback (1952-55).

1960-69 TEAM

Roger Alford, guard (1963-65); Baker Brown, linebacker (1966-68); John Burnison, defensive back (1961-62); Bernard Carney, tackle (196263); Carl Crennel, linebacker (1967-69); Garrett Ford Sr., running back (1965-67); Pete Goimarac, center (1961-63); Gene Heeter, defensive end (1960, 62); George Henshaw, defensive tackle (1967-69); Ken Herock, wide receiver (1960-62); Roger Holdinsky, running back (1959-61); Glenn Holton, running back (1961-63); Ken Juskowich, kicker (196768); Chuck Kinder, place-kicker (1963-66); Steve Kush, guard (1963-65); Dick Leftridge, running back (1963-65); John Mallory, defensive back (1965-67); Allen McCune, quarterback (1964-65); Jim Moss, defensive back (1960-62); Oscar Patrick, wide receiver (1967-69); Mickey Plumley, offensive tackle (1967-69); Terry Snively, defensive back (1967-69); William Sullivan, defensive end (1963-65); Joseph Taffoni, nose guard (1964-65); William Winter, tackle (1959-61); Thomas Woodeshick, running back (1960-62).

1970-79 TEAM

James Braxton, fullback (1968-70); Daniel Buggs, wide receiver (1972-74); Stephen Dunlap, linebacker (1973-75); Steve Earley, offensive guard (1974-76); Dale Farley, linebacker (1968-70); Charles Fisher, defensive tackle (1968-70); Allan Gluchoski, center (1973-75); Robert Gresham, running back (1968-70); Jerry Holmes, defensive back (1978-79); Leon Jenkins, defensive back (1969-71); Steve Lewis, wide receiver (197578); Jeffrey Macerelli, linebacker (1975-78); Kerry Marbury, running back (1971-72); Jeffrey Merrow, middle gaurd (1972-74); David Morris, defensive back (1970-72); W. Frank Nester, place-kicker (1971-73); Arthur Owens, running back (1972-75); Thomas Pridemore, defensive back (1975-77); Michael Sherwood, quarterback (1968-70); Charles Smith, defensive tackle (1974-76); Nathaniel Stephens, tight end (1970-72); David Van Halanger, offensive tackle (1973-75); B.C. Williams, offensive guard (1970-71); Andrew "Pete" Wood, running back (1969-71); Thomas Zakowski, linebacker (1971-73).

1980-89 TEAM

Tim Agee, defensive back (1981-83); Robert Alexander, running back (1977-80); Scott Barrows, offensive guard (1982-84); Curt Carion, punter (1978-80); Willie Drewrey, wide receiver (1981-84); Dennis Fowlkes, linebacker (1979-82); Mike Fox, defensive tackle (1986-89); David Grant, defensive tackle (1984-87); Chris Haering, linebacker (1986-89); Major Harris, quarterback (1987-89); Rich Hollins, wide receiver (1981-83); Jeff Hostetler, quarterback (1982-83); Undra Johnson, running back (1985-88); Brian Jozwiak, offensive tackle (1982-85); Kevin Koken, center (1985-88); Bill Legg, center (1981-84); Oliver Luck, quarterback (1978-81); Steve Newberry, defensive back (1980-83); Bo Orlando, defensive back (1985-88); Chris Parker, defensive tackle (1985-88); Rick Phillips, offensive guard (1985-88); Reggie Rembert, wide receiver (1988-89); Darryl Talley, linebacker (1979-82); Renaldo Turnbull, linebacker (1987-89); Fulton Walker, defensive back (1977-80); Paul Woodside, place-kicker (1981-84).

1990-99 TEAM

Aaron Beasley, defensive back (1992-95); Anthony Becht, tight end (199699); Rich Braham, offensive tackle (1990-93); Marc Bulger, quarterback (1996-99); Mike Collins, defensive back (1990-93); Mike Compton, center (1989-92); Canute Curtis, linebacker (1993-96); Eric de Groh, center (1995-98); Charles Fisher, defensive back (1995-98); Shawn Foreman, wide receiver (1995-98); Steve Grant, linebacker (1988-91); Barrett Green, linebacker (1996-99); James Jett, wide receiver (1989-92); Jake Kelchner, quarterback (1992-93); Mike Logan, defensive back (1993-96); Adrian Murrell, running back (1990-92); Lovett Purnell, tight end (1993-95); Todd Sauerbrun, punter (1991-94); David Saunders, wide receiver (199598); Gary Stills, linebacker (1996-98); Matt Taffoni, linebacker (1991-94); Jay Taylor, kicker (1996-99); John Thornton, defensive tackle (1995-98); Robert Walker, running back (1992-95); Darrell Whitmore, defensive back (1988-91); Amos Zereoue, running back (1996-98).

2000-09 TEAM

Jahmile Addae, defensive back (2001-05); Avon Cobourne, running back (1999-2002); Keilen Dykes, defensive tackle (2004-07); Lance Frazier, defensive back (2000-03); Chris Henry, wide receiver (2003-04); Ernest Hunter, defensive line (2002-05); Khori Ivy, wide receiver (1997-2000); Adam Jones, defensive back/kick returner (2002-04); Garin Justice, offensive line (2002-05); Brian King, defensive back (2000-03); Mike Lorello, defensive back (2002-05); Ben Lynch, defensive line (2001-04); Pat

McAfee, kicker/punter (2005-08); Rasheed Marshall, quarterback (200104); Dan Mozes, center (2003-06); Ryan Mundy, defensive back (2007); Lance Nimmo, offensive tackle (1999-2002); Darius Reynaud, wide receiver (2005-07); Owen Schmitt, running back (2005-07); Steve Slaton, running back (2005-07); Ryan Stanchek, offensive tackle (2005-08); Pat White, quarterback (2005-08); Eric Wicks, defensive back (2004-07); Reed Williams, linebacker (2005-09); Grant Wiley, linebacker (2000-03); Quincy Wilson, running back (1999-2003).

2010-19 POOL

Mario Alford, wide receiver (2013-14); Dravon Askew-Henry, safety (2014-18); Tavon Austin, wide receiver (2009-12); Stedman Bailey, wide receiver (2010-12); Don Barclay, offensive line (2008-11); Scooter Berry, defensive tackle (2007-10); Tyler Bitancurt, kicker/punter (2009-12); Yodny Cajuste, offensive line (2015-18); Darwin Cook, safety (2010-13); Will Clarke, defensive end (2010-13); Noel Devine, running back (200710); Rasul Douglas, cornerback (2015-16); Terence Garvin, defensive back/linebacker (2009-12); Shelton Gibson, wide receiver (2014-16); Sidney Glover, defensive back (2007-10); Mark Glowinski, offensive guard (2013-14); Najee Goode, linebacker (2008-11); Will Grier, quarterback (2017-18); Brandon Hogan, defensive back (2007-10); Skyler Howard, quarterback (2014-16); Bruce Irvin, defensive end (2010-11); Gary Jennings Jr, wide receiver (2015-18); Josh Lambert, kicker (201315); David Long Jr., linebacker (2016-18); Joe Madsen, center (2009-12); Colton McKivitz, offensive tackle (2016-19); Chris Neild, nose tackle (2007-10); Noble Nwachukwu, defensive line (2013-16); Julian Miller, defensive line (2008-11); Tyler Orlosky, center (2013-16); Shaq Rowell, nose tackle (2012-13); Jock Sanders, wide receiver (2007-10); Robert Sands, safety (2008-10); Daikiel Shorts Jr., wide receiver (2013-16); David Sills V, wide receiver (2015, 2017-18); Charles Sims, running back (2013); Geno Smith, quarterback (2009-12); Keith Tandy, defensive back (2008-11); J.T. Thomas, linebacker (2007-10); Trevon Wesco, tight end (2016-18); Kevin White, wide receiver (2013-14).

2020-29 POOL

Tony Fields II, linebacker (2020); Darius Stills, defensive line (2017-20);

All-Time Victories

The All-Time Committee has selected the most outstanding West Virginia victories from the designated eras.

PRE-1930

1898 West Virginia 6, Virginia 0 1911 West Virginia 6, Washington & Jefferson 5 1917 West Virginia 7, Navy 0 1919 West Virginia 7, Washington & Jefferson 0 1919 West Virginia 25, Princeton 0 1922 West Virginia 9, Pitt 6 1923 West Virginia 27, Rutgers 7 1924 West Virginia 21, West Virginia Wesleyan 6 1924 West Virginia 40, Washington & Jefferson 7 1928 West Virginia 9, Pitt 6

1930-1949

1930 West Virginia 23, Kansas State 7 1938 West Virginia 7, Texas Tech 6 1940 West Virginia 9, Kentucky 7 1942 West Virginia 13, South Carolina 0 1942 West Virginia 24, Penn State 0 1944 West Virginia 28, Penn State 27 1947 West Virginia 17, Pitt 2 1948 West Virginia 35, South Carolina 12 1948 West Virginia 16, Maryland 14 1949 West Virginia 21, Texas Western 12

1950-1969

1952 West Virginia 16, Pitt 0 1953 West Virginia 20, Penn State 19 1954 West Virginia 19, Penn State 14 1954 West Virginia 26, South Carolina 6 1959 West Virginia 23, Pitt 15 1961 West Virginia 7, Army 3 1961 West Virginia 20, Pitt 6 1962 West Virginia 17, Syracuse 6 1964 West Virginia 28, Syracuse 27 1965 West Virginia 63, Pitt 48 1969 West Virginia 14, South Carolina 3

1970-1989

1975 West Virginia 28, California 10 1975 West Virginia 17, Pitt 14 1981 West Virginia 26, Florida 6 1982 West Virginia 41, Oklahoma 27 1983 West Virginia 24, Pitt 21 1983 West Virginia 31, Maryland 21 1983 West Virginia 27, Boston College 17 1984 West Virginia 17, Penn State 14 1984 West Virginia 21, Boston College 20 1984 West Virginia 31, TCU 14 1988 West Virginia 51, Penn State 30 1988 West Virginia 31, Syracuse 9

1990-2009

1993 West Virginia 43, Syracuse 0 1993 West Virginia 17, Miami 14 1993 West Virginia 17, Boston College 14 1994 West Virginia 47, Pitt 41 1994 West Virginia 21, Boston College 20 1997 West Virginia 30, Virginia Tech 17 1998 West Virginia 35, Syracuse 28 2000 West Virginia 49, Mississippi 38 2002 West Virginia 21, Virginia Tech 18 2002 West Virginia 24, Pitt 17 2003 West Virginia 28, Virginia Tech 7 2003 West Virginia 52, Pitt 31 2004 West Virginia 19, Maryland 16 OT 2005 West Virginia 46, Louisville 44 3OT 2006 West Virginia 38, Georgia 35 2006 West Virginia 41, Rutgers 39 3OT 2007 West Virginia 38, Georgia Tech 35 2008 West Virginia 48, Oklahoma 28 2008 West Virginia 31, North Carolina 30 2009 West Virginia 19, Pitt 16

2010-19

2010 West Virginia 24, Marshall 21 OT 2010 West Virginia 35, Pitt 10 2012 West Virginia 70, Clemson 33 2012 West Virginia 70, Baylor 63 2012 West Virginia 48, Texas 45 2014 West Virginia 41, Baylor 27 2018 West Virginia 42, Texas 41

DARIUS STILLS