Penn State football celebrated the 2017 regular season at its team banquet Sunday evening at the Penn Stater Hotel
LINK: Penn State honors 2017 squad at team banquet
Complete list of banquet award winners
• Lions’ Pride Outstanding Senior Player Award (greatest career contribution to Penn State Football) – linebacker Jason Cabinda and wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton
• Most Valuable Player – running back Saquon Barkley
• Most Valuable Offensive Player – quarterback Trace McSorley
• Most Valuable Defensive Player – safety Marcus Allen
• Captain’s Award – safety Marcus Allen, running back Saquon Barkley, linebacker Jason Cabinda, kicker Tyler Davis, cornerback Grant Haley, wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton, quarterback Trace McSorley, safety Nick Scott
• Ridge Riley Award (senior for "sportsmanship, scholarship, leadership and friendship") – safety Troy Apke, offensive lineman Andrew Nelson
• Dick Maginnis Memorial Award (outstanding offensive lineman) – offensive lineman Brendan Mahon
• Bob Mitinger Memorial Award (senior who exhibits courage, character and social responsibility) – running back Josh McPhearson, cornerback Grant Haley, defensive end Torrence Brown
• Reid-Robinson Award (outstanding defensive lineman, named in honor of two of Penn State’s most acclaimed defensive linemen, Dave Robinson and Mike Reid) – defensive tackle Parker Cothren
• John Bruno Memorial Award (outstanding member of special teams) – punter Blake Gillikin
• Tim Shaw Thrive Award (awarded to the student-athlete who has overcome adversities and been an inspiration to his fellow teammates) – defensive tackle Tyrell Chavis
• Iron Lion Award (strength and conditioning, awarded to the player who demonstrates the cornerstone of the Penn State Football strength and conditioning program: intensity and consistency) – wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton
• Outstanding Run-on Award (Run-on player who exemplifies total commitment, loyalty, hard work and courage) – tight end Tom Pancoast, quarterback Billy Fessler
• Quarterback Club Special Awards – wide receiver Saeed Blacknall, cornerback Christian Campbell, defensive tackle Curtis Cothran, tight end Mike Gesicki, kicker Tyler Davis
• Football Letterman’s Club Joe and Sue Paterno Post-Graduate Scholarship ($5,000 Scholarship to a senior to provide recognition and financial assistance for graduate school) – linebacker Brandon Smith
• The Nittany Lion Club Academic Achievement Award (senior with highest GPA) – linebacker Brandon Smith
• Highest Academic Average – punter Blake Gillikin
• Public Service Award – offensive lineman Charlie Shuman
• Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Year – safety Jonathan Sutherland
• Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year – cornerback Desi Davis, linebacker Jason Vranic
• Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year – running back Josh McPhearson, offensive lineman Des Holmes
• Football Support Staff Member of the Year – Superman Berrow
• Head Coach Special Recognition Award – Leanne Louden
LINK: Penn State honors 2017 squad at team banquet
Complete list of banquet award winners
• Lions’ Pride Outstanding Senior Player Award (greatest career contribution to Penn State Football) – linebacker Jason Cabinda and wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton
• Most Valuable Player – running back Saquon Barkley
• Most Valuable Offensive Player – quarterback Trace McSorley
• Most Valuable Defensive Player – safety Marcus Allen
• Captain’s Award – safety Marcus Allen, running back Saquon Barkley, linebacker Jason Cabinda, kicker Tyler Davis, cornerback Grant Haley, wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton, quarterback Trace McSorley, safety Nick Scott
• Ridge Riley Award (senior for "sportsmanship, scholarship, leadership and friendship") – safety Troy Apke, offensive lineman Andrew Nelson
• Dick Maginnis Memorial Award (outstanding offensive lineman) – offensive lineman Brendan Mahon
• Bob Mitinger Memorial Award (senior who exhibits courage, character and social responsibility) – running back Josh McPhearson, cornerback Grant Haley, defensive end Torrence Brown
• Reid-Robinson Award (outstanding defensive lineman, named in honor of two of Penn State’s most acclaimed defensive linemen, Dave Robinson and Mike Reid) – defensive tackle Parker Cothren
• John Bruno Memorial Award (outstanding member of special teams) – punter Blake Gillikin
• Tim Shaw Thrive Award (awarded to the student-athlete who has overcome adversities and been an inspiration to his fellow teammates) – defensive tackle Tyrell Chavis
• Iron Lion Award (strength and conditioning, awarded to the player who demonstrates the cornerstone of the Penn State Football strength and conditioning program: intensity and consistency) – wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton
• Outstanding Run-on Award (Run-on player who exemplifies total commitment, loyalty, hard work and courage) – tight end Tom Pancoast, quarterback Billy Fessler
• Quarterback Club Special Awards – wide receiver Saeed Blacknall, cornerback Christian Campbell, defensive tackle Curtis Cothran, tight end Mike Gesicki, kicker Tyler Davis
• Football Letterman’s Club Joe and Sue Paterno Post-Graduate Scholarship ($5,000 Scholarship to a senior to provide recognition and financial assistance for graduate school) – linebacker Brandon Smith
• The Nittany Lion Club Academic Achievement Award (senior with highest GPA) – linebacker Brandon Smith
• Highest Academic Average – punter Blake Gillikin
• Public Service Award – offensive lineman Charlie Shuman
• Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Year – safety Jonathan Sutherland
• Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year – cornerback Desi Davis, linebacker Jason Vranic
• Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year – running back Josh McPhearson, offensive lineman Des Holmes
• Football Support Staff Member of the Year – Superman Berrow
• Head Coach Special Recognition Award – Leanne Louden
