GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Florida football team had its annual banquet last weekend and numerous awards were handed out. Some were chosen by the coaches and some by the players. Here's a recap of the winners from the school's website:
COACHES' CHOICE AWARDS
President’s Academic Award: Caleb Sturgis
Gene Elleson Community Service Award: Jesse Schmitt
Iron Gator Strength and Conditioning Award: William Green
Chris Patrick Courage Award: John Brantley
Most Valuable Offensive Scout Team Award: Tim Clark
Most Valuable Defensive Scout Team Award: Mike McNeely
Most Valuable Special Team Scout Team Award: Hygens Succes and Solomon Schoonover
PLAYERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
Rex Farrior Most Team Spirited Offense: Jeff Demps
Rex Farrior Most Team Spirited Defense: Dominique Easley
Greg See Tenacity Award Offense: Matt Patchan
Greg See Tenacity Award Defense: Dominique Easley
Most Valuable Special Teams Player: Caleb Sturgis
Most Valuable Offensive Player: Chris Rainey
Most Valuable Defensive Player: Jon Bostic and Matt Elam
James W. Kynes Award (Best Mental/Physical Toughness): John Brantley
Ray Graves Award (Team MVP): Chris Rainey
Fergie Ferguson Leadership Award: Lerentee McCray and John Brantley
Team Captains (5): John Brantley, Chris Rainey, Jeff Demps, William Green and Jaye Howard