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Last night the Michigan Wolverines football team were all together, attending their annual award banquet in Livonia, Michigan. Plenty of awards were handed out throughout a night of speeches and dinner.
Award Recipients
Scholarship Award- Michael Wroblewski
We begin with the Dr. Arthur D. Robinson Scholarship Award, to the senior with the Highest GPA: @mikewrobo13. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/xBaMhjhCUO
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 13, 2017
Scout Team Players of the Year- Dylan McCaffrey, Jameson Offerdahl, and Jake McCurry
Next up, the scout team players of the year: @dcaf20 (offense), Jameson Offerdahl (defense) and Jake McCurry (special teams). pic.twitter.com/LuNCbO9R5y
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 13, 2017
Most Improved Players- Zach Gentry, Tyree Kinnel, and James Foug
Our most improved players are: @ZGentry10 (offense), @Tkinnel_2 (defense) and @JWF03 (special teams). Great work, guys. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/QUcdpWgmNc
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 13, 2017
Spirit Award- Mike McCray and Henry Poggi
We are proud to announce recipients on both sides of the ball for the Robert P. Ufer Bequest, presented to the senior(s) who display Michigan spirit to the fullest: @BigPlayMcCray_9 (defense) and @The_Hank_Poggi (offense). #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/eU4WDCH2rn
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 13, 2017
Top Linebacker- Devin Bush
The Roger Zatkoff Award presented to the top linebacker is our leading tackler, @_Dbush11. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/82dOMhDxwR
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 13, 2017
Most Valuable Defensive Lineman- Rashan Gary
The Richard Katcher Award presented to the most valuable defensive lineman has a new recipient for the first time in three years....it's @RashanAGary! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/pjHcw9sOIx
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 13, 2017
Most Valuable Offensive Lineman- Mason Cole
The Hugh H. Rader Memorial Award is presented to our most valuable offensive lineman: @MasonCole52. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/92Nqw5kWK8
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 13, 2017
Toughest Player of the Year- Ben Mason
A couple of new awards are presented this year. The Toughest Player of the Year goes to @benmason41! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/OS6yzfRkJQ
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 13, 2017
Blue Collar Award- Chase Winovich
Another new accolade is the Blue Collar Award for the hardest-working player. The inaugural winner is a guy who played almost 700 snaps -- @Chase_Winovich! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/ayoskKj7Gx
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 13, 2017
Rookie of the Year- Donovan Peoples-Jones
Our Rookie of the Year had an impactful true freshman season, contributing on both offense and special teams. Congratulations to @dpeoplesjones! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/Cyp23LLh2L
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 13, 2017
Special Teams Player of the Year- Jordan Glasgow
Our Special Teams Player of the Year is @jrglasgow23, who has led us in special teams tackles each of the last two seasons. #GlasgowClanWillRise #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/JjHmRHUBOe
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 13, 2017
Offensive Player of the Year- Karan Higdon
The Offensive Player of the Year for 2017 is Karan Higdon! Congrats on a fantastic season, Karan. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/30T6sHh48t
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 13, 2017
Defensive Player of the Year- Maurice Hurst
That brings us to Defensive Player of the Year - First Team All-American @mohurstjr. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/rNxLeoQa1v
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 13, 2017
Top GPA- Stephen Spanellis
Just two awards remain - this one is for the top GPA on the roster. Congratulations to the man with an amazing 3.968, @Big_Spanellis78! pic.twitter.com/w9IJWJo0O5
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 13, 2017
MVP- Maurice Hurst
Finally, our 2017 Bo Schembechler Team MVP: belly-rubs all around for the (Mo)st Valuable Player -- @mohurstjr! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/YhvOi7ZPVa
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 13, 2017