📡 Alabama names permanent team captains, votes Minkah Fitzpatrick team MVP

[rick4bama]

Bradley Bozman was voted as a captain. The only reason I know this is because his Mother posted about it on FB. Been looking but can't find anything else but this thing from Aaron. Sorry!

 

[rick4bama]

Alabama Football Holds Annual Awards Banquet on Sunday - Alabama Athletics

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Alabama football team held its annual awards banquet Sunday evening at the Birmingham Sheraton.

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 2017 season and stated the goals for the upcoming College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1.

The Crimson Tide named four captains on Sunday with seniors Bradley Bozeman, Rashaan Evans and Shaun Dion Hamilton joining junior Minkah Fitzpatrick as the representatives for the 2017 team.

The complete list of award winners is 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

Ronnie Clark, Josh Jacobs, Dylan Moses, Jamey Mosley, Mack Wilson



Outstanding Senior Scholar
To the senior with the highest GPA
Bradley Bozeman, Shaun Dion Hamilton



Commitment to Academic Excellence Award
To the player who has demonstrated the greatest commitment and achievement in his academic endeavors during the previous year
Keith Holcombe, Brandon Kennedy, Joshua McMillon, Chris Owens, Richie Petitbon, Jonah Williams


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
Joshua Frazier, Cam Sims, Quinnen Williams, Matt Womack



Most Inspiring Player
To the player who affects the whole team by his attitude as well as his performance (voted on by the players)
Shaun Dion Hamilton



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
Robert Foster, J.C. Hassenauer



Outstanding Defensive Performer
To the player with the most tackles/points
Minkah Fitzpatrick, Ronnie Harrison, Da'Ron Payne, Levi Wallace



Up-Front Award
To the outstanding lineman from each unit
Isaiah Buggs, Lester Cotton Sr., Da'Shawn Hand, Jonah Williams



Defensive Achievement Award
To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit
Anthony Averett, Raekwon Davis, Shaun Dion Hamilton, Anfernee Jennings



Offensive Achievement Award
To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit
Bradley Bozeman, Hale Hentges, Ross Pierschbacher, Bo Scarbrough



President's Award
To a player from each unit who has shown perseverance in making outstanding contributions to the team's success
Rashaan Evans, Damien Harris, Hootie Jones, Irv Smith Jr.



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
Brodie Croyle



Special Teams Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable special teams player
Keaton Anderson, Tony Brown, Keith Holcombe, Andy Pappanastos, JK Scott



Offensive Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable offensive player
Damien Harris, Jalen Hurts, Calvin Ridley



Defensive Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable defensive player
Rashaan Evans, Ronnie Harrison, Da'Ron Payne

Most Valuable Player Award
To the overall most valuable player on the team (voted on by the players)
Minkah Fitzpatrick



Captain Awards
To the players elected by their teammates as permanent team captains (voted on by the players)
Bradley Bozeman, Rashaan Evans, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Shaun Dion Hamilton



Get all the latest information on the team by following @AlabamaFTBL on Twitter and Facebook and AlabamaFBL on Instagram. General athletic news can also be found at UA_Athletics on Twitter and Instagram and AlabamaAthletics on Facebook.

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PLAYERS MENTIONED
#49 Isaiah Buggs
DL

6' 5"

293 lbs

Junior
#18 Dylan Moses
LB

6' 3"

232 lbs

Freshman
#31 Keaton Anderson
DB

6' 1"

201 lbs

Redshirt Sophomore
#28 Anthony Averett
DB

6' 0"

185 lbs

Redshirt Senior
#75 Bradley Bozeman
OL

6' 5"

314 lbs

Redshirt Senior
#2 Tony Brown
DB

6' 0"

198 lbs

Senior
#5 Ronnie Clark
RB

6' 2"

224 lbs

Redshirt Junior
#66 Lester Cotton Sr.
OL

6' 4"

324 lbs

Junior
#99 Raekwon Davis
DL

6' 7"

306 lbs

Sophomore
#32 Rashaan Evans
LB

6' 3"

234 lbs

Senior

 

[UA Press Release]

Alabama had its annual team awards banquet on Sunday at the Birmingham Sheraton.

Defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick was named the team's MVP, which was voted on by the players. He had 52 tackles, one sack, one interception, seven pass breakups, three quarterback hurries, one forced fumble and a blocked kick this season.

Alabama also chose its permanent team captains for this season. Center Bradley Bozeman, linebackers Rashaan Evans and Shaun Dion Hamilton, as well as Fitzpatrick received this honor. Those four players will get their hand and foot prints on the base of Denny Chimes in the spring.

Hamilton took home the Most Inspiring Player award, which was given To the player who affects the whole team by his attitude as well as his performance. Hamilton has suffered two season-ending knee injuries in his career, but still managed to be one of Alabama's most effective linebackers.

Full list of awards:

Unsung Hero Award (To the player who has made significant contributions to the success of the team and received the least recognition for it): Running backs Ronnie Clark and Josh Jacobs, and linebackers Dylan Moses, Jamey Mosley and Mack Wilson

Outstanding Senior Scholar (To the senior with the highest GPA): Bozeman, Hamilton

Commitment to Academic excellence award (To the player who has demonstrated the greatest commitment and achievement in his academic endeavors during the previous year): Linebackers Keith Holcombe and Joshua McMillon, offensive linemen Brandon Kennedy, Chris Owens, Richie Petitbon and Jonah Williams

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): Defensive linemen Joshua Frazier and Quinnen Williams, wide receiver Cam Sims and offensive lineman Matt Womack

Pat Trammel Award (To a senior player whose character and contributions to the 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): Wide receiver Robert Foster and offensive lineman J.C. Hassenauer

Outstanding Defensive Performer (To the player with the most tackles/points): Fitzpatrick, safety Ronnie Harrison, defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne and cornerback Levi Wallace

Up-Front Award (To the outstanding lineman from each unit): Defensive linemen Isaiah Buggs and Da'Shawn Hand, offensive linemen Lester Cotton and Jonah Williams

Defensive Achievement Award (To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit): Cornerback Anthony Averett, defensive lineman Raekwon Davis, linebackers Shaun Dion Hamilton and Anfernee Jennings

Offensive Achievement Award (To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit):Bozeman, tight end Hale Hentges, offensive lineman Ross Pierschbacher and running back Bo Scarbrough

President's Award (To a player from each unit who has shown perseverance in making outstanding contributions to the team's success): Evans, running back Damien Harris, safety Hootie Jones and tight end Irv Smith

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): Brodie Croyle

Special Teams Player of the Year Award : Safety Keaton Anderson, cornerback Tony Brown, Holcombe, kicker Andy Pappanastos and punter JK Scott

Offensive Player of the Year Award: Harris, quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver Calvin Ridley

Defensive Player of the Year Award : Evans, Harrison and Payne

 

[colbyjacks]

Why do they have so many winners for each award?

 

[EasyTider]

Why do they have so many winners for each award?

Millennials

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

Millennials

Lol.

 

[colbyjacks]

Millennials

Haha, I was thinking that as well. Everybody gets a trophy.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

I like the idea of have more than one winner