Alabama Football Holds Annual Awards Banquet Sunday
The Alabama football team held its annual awards banquet Sunday evening at The Cahaba Grand Conference Center in downtown Birmingham.
Alabama head coach Nick Saban addressed an audience that included members of the team, coaching staff, administration and support staff following the awards session in which he recapped the 2015 season and stated the goals for the upcoming semifinal game in The College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.
The Crimson Tide named four captains on Sunday with seniors Jake Coker, Ryan Kelly and Reggie Ragland joining junior Derrick Henry as the representatives for the 2015 team.
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The complete list of award winners as follows.
Unsung Hero Award
To the player who has made significant contributions to the success of the team and received the least recognition for it
Ryan Anderson, Brandon Greene, Michael Nysewander, Tim Williams
Outstanding Senior Scholar
To the senior with the highest GPA
Jake Coker, Ryan Kelly
Commitment to Academic Excellence Award
To the player who has demonstrated the greatest commitment and achievement in his academic endeavors during the previous year
Dakota Ball, Cooper Bateman, Shaun Dion Hamilton, Keith Holcombe, Ross Pierschbacher, JK Scott
Iron Man Award
To the player(s) who have shown the most dedication to the individual and team goals of the Crimson Tide’s year-round strength and conditioning program
Darren Lake, Da’Ron Payne, Alphonse Taylor, Dalvin Tomlinson
Most Inspiring Player
To the player who affects the whole team by his attitude as well as his performance (voted on by the players)
Michael Nysewander
Pat Trammel Award
To a senior player whose character and contributions to the Alabama Football Team most personify the All-American youth of today and has reflected qualities of Integrity, Character, Importance of Academics and Inspirational Leadership during their time at Alabama
Denzel Devall, Richard Mullaney
Outstanding Defensive Performer
To the player with the most tackles/points
Reggie Ragland, Jarran Reed, A’Shawn Robinson
Up-Front Award
To the outstanding lineman from each unit
Jonathan Allen, Dominick Jackson, Ryan Kelly, Ross Pierschbacher
Defensive Achievement Award
To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit
Reuben Foster, Marlon Humphrey, D.J. Pettway, Geno Matias-Smith
Offensive Achievement Award
To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit
Jake Coker, O.J. Howard, Calvin Ridley, ArDarius Stewart
President’s Award
To a player from each unit who has shown perseverance in making outstanding contributions to the team’s success
Kenyan Drake, Eddie Jackson, Cyrus Jones, Cam Robinson
Jefferson County Distinguished Alumnus Award
A former player who has exemplified the principles, values, character and attitude that make a person successful either during a particular life experience or over a period of time
John Cassimus
Special Teams Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable special teams player
Minkah Fitzpatrick, Adam Griffith, Dillon Lee, Bradley Sylve
Offensive Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable offensive player
Derrick Henry, Ryan Kelly
Defensive Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable defensive player
Reggie Ragland, Jarran Reed, A’Shawn Robinson
Most Valuable Player Award
To the overall most valuable player on the team (voted on by the players)
Derrick Henry
Captain Awards
To the players elected by their teammates as permanent team captains (voted on by the players)
Jake Coker, Derrick Henry, Ryan Kelly, Reggie Ragland