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Teammates name Taylor offensive MVP
By the Lincoln Journal Star
Husker teammates of Zac Taylor, here throwing a pass against Colorado at Memorial Stadium last month, named him the offensive MVP. (William Lauer)
Senior quarterback Zac Taylor was honored by his teammates Friday as Nebraska’s offensive most valuable player at the Huskers’ annual football banquet.
Taylor also earned the Guy Chamberlin Trophy, awarded to the senior player has the qualities and dedication set forth by former Husker Guy Chamberlin. The award is voted on by members of the media who cover the team on a daily basis.
Senior Adam Carriker was named the team’s defensive MVP. It was the second straight year the defensive end has received the honor.
Greg Austin was presented the Tom Novak Trophy. The offensive guard suffered a career-threatening knee injury during his freshman season, but has contributed heavily the past three seasons. The trophy is given to the NU senior who “best exemplifies courage and determination despite all odds in the manner of Nebraska All-America center Tom Novak.”
The Cletus Fischer Native Son Award was presented to fullback Dane Todd, a graduate of Lincoln Southeast. The award is given to a senior player, selected by coaches, who best presents a good work ethic, competitiveness, leadership, forthrightness, sense of humor, pride, loyalty and love of Nebraska.
Freshman Rickey Thenarse was named the special-teams MVP.
Scout-team awards went to Sam Keller (offensive) and Tony Sullivan (defensive).
Teammates name Taylor offensive MVP
By the Lincoln Journal Star
Husker teammates of Zac Taylor, here throwing a pass against Colorado at Memorial Stadium last month, named him the offensive MVP. (William Lauer)
Senior quarterback Zac Taylor was honored by his teammates Friday as Nebraska’s offensive most valuable player at the Huskers’ annual football banquet.
Taylor also earned the Guy Chamberlin Trophy, awarded to the senior player has the qualities and dedication set forth by former Husker Guy Chamberlin. The award is voted on by members of the media who cover the team on a daily basis.
Senior Adam Carriker was named the team’s defensive MVP. It was the second straight year the defensive end has received the honor.
Greg Austin was presented the Tom Novak Trophy. The offensive guard suffered a career-threatening knee injury during his freshman season, but has contributed heavily the past three seasons. The trophy is given to the NU senior who “best exemplifies courage and determination despite all odds in the manner of Nebraska All-America center Tom Novak.”
The Cletus Fischer Native Son Award was presented to fullback Dane Todd, a graduate of Lincoln Southeast. The award is given to a senior player, selected by coaches, who best presents a good work ethic, competitiveness, leadership, forthrightness, sense of humor, pride, loyalty and love of Nebraska.
Freshman Rickey Thenarse was named the special-teams MVP.
Scout-team awards went to Sam Keller (offensive) and Tony Sullivan (defensive).
