🏈 Tide holds awards banquet, names permanent captains

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Alabama football held its annual awards banquet Sunday evening to celebrate the season to date.

Earlier today, Alabama learned it would face Washington in the Peach Bowl seminal in the College Football Playoff on Dec. 31.

The Crimson Tide named four captains on Sunday with seniors Jonathan Allen, Reuben Foster and Eddie Jackson joining junior Cam Robinson as the representatives for the 2016 team. The group will have their foot and hand prints cemented outside Denny Chimes on A-Day.

The complete list of award winners:Unsung Hero AwardTo the player who has made significant contributions to the success of the team and received the least recognition for it
Tony Brown, Rashaan Evans, Hootie Jones, Cam Sims

Outstanding Senior ScholarTo the senior with the highest GPA
Dakota Ball, Brandon Greene

Commitment to Academic Excellence AwardTo the player who has demonstrated the greatest commitment and achievement in his academic endeavors during the previous yearKeaton Anderson, Cooper Bateman, Josh Casher, J.C. Hassenauer, Hale Hentges, Christian Miller

Iron Man AwardTo 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
Josh Jacobs, Anfernee Jennings, Korren Kirven, Bo Scarbrough

Most Inspiring PlayerTo the player who affects the whole team by his attitude as well as his performance (voted on by the players)
Eddie Jackson

Pat Trammel AwardTo 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
Gehrig Dieter, Dalvin Tomlinson

Outstanding Defensive PerformerTo the player with the most tackles/points
Jonathan Allen, Ryan Anderson, Reuben Foster, Ronnie Harrison

Up-Front AwardTo the outstanding lineman from each unit
Bradley Bozeman, Ross Pierschbacher, Da’Ron Payne, Dalvin Tomlinson

Defensive Achievement AwardTo the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit
Anthony Averett, Shaun Dion Hamilton, Da’Shawn Hand, Eddie Jackson, Tim Williams

Offensive Achievement AwardTo the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit
Damien Harris, Jalen Hurts, Cam Robinson, Jonah Williams

President’s AwardTo a player from each unit who has shown perseverance in making outstanding contributions to the team’s success
Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marlon Humphrey, O.J. Howard, Calvin Ridley

Jefferson County Distinguished Alumnus AwardA 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
Bill Battle

Special Teams Player of the Year AwardTo the most valuable special teams player
Adam Griffith, Keith Holcombe, Cole Mazza, JK Scott

Offensive Player of the Year AwardTo the most valuable offensive player
Cam Robinson, ArDarius Stewart

Defensive Player of the Year AwardTo the most valuable defensive player
Jonathan Allen, Ryan Anderson, Reuben Foster

Most Valuable Player AwardTo the overall most valuable player on the team (voted on by the players)
Reuben Foster

Captain AwardsTo the players elected by their teammates as permanent team captains (voted on by the players)
Jonathan Allen, Reuben Foster, Eddie Jackson, Cam Robinson

 

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Outstanding Senior ScholarTo the senior with the highest GPA
Dakota Ball, Brandon Greene

Commitment to Academic Excellence AwardTo the player who has demonstrated the greatest commitment and achievement in his academic endeavors during the previous yearKeaton Anderson, Cooper Bateman, Josh Casher, J.C. Hassenauer, Hale Hentges, Christian Miller

Interesting that OJ Howard is not in this bunch. CBS listed him as the UA scholar athlete with a 4.0 GPA last week.