March 25, 2004
Bald Eagle Football Team Announces 2003 Awards

(Lock Haven, Pa.) -  The Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania 2003 football team awards were announced recently at the annual post-season banquet, honoring several individual players for excellence both on and off the field.  The Bald Eagles, under the direction of fourth-year head coach Mark Luther, went 3-8 overall and posted a 1-5 mark in the PSAC Western Division.

Scout Team Offensive MVP
Lenny Gebhart (Fr., TB, Montandon/Danville)

Dr. Ted Lyons Outstanding Freshman
Dan Hagerman (Fr., K/P, Scottdale/Southmoreland)

Dr. Ted Lyons was a member of the 1908 LHU Football team and a graduate of LHU. Lyons and his good friend and teammate Winfield Stugart attended many homecoming games, and were named honorary co-captains for the 1979 Championship team.

Hubert Jack Most Improved Player
Jason Walther (Fr., TE, Elizabethtown/Elizabethtown)

The Hubert Jack Most Improved Player award is given in memory of long-time LHU Head Football Coach Hubert Jack.  Coach Jack was always striving for improvement and knew the value of hard work and perseverance.  Right up to his death in 1981, Coach Jack was still giving advice and comparing notes with former players and coaches.

E. Ross Nevel, Jr. Unsung Hero
Dustin Shaffer (Jr., DE, Mayport/Redbank Valley)

Josh Stadulis (Sr., FB, Willow Grove/Acad-New Church)

Award honors E. Ross Nevel for his dedication during his tenure as Sports Information Director at Lock Haven until 1981.  Nevel was always upbeat and positive and did the little things to inspire the players and coaches. 

Robert and Carolyn Perry Academic Recognition   

Robert and Carolyn Perry have served as an academic support team for the LHU Football program since the early 1970’s.  Awards for the highest GPA for a senior, junior and sophomore in addition to the highest overall GPA are given in their names.

                  (Overall)  Brian Camberg (So., QB, Altoona/Altoona Area)

                  (Senior)  Josh Stadulis (Sr., FB, Willow Grove/Acad-New Church)

                  (Junior) Dustin Shaffer (Jr., DE, Mayport/Redbank Valley)

                  (Sophomore) Steve Szobocsan (So., OL, Elizabethtown/Elizabethtown)

Captains Awards
Scott Anderson (Sr., WR, Cortland , Ohio /Lakeview)

Marcus Burkley (Sr., WR, Pittsburgh/Woodland Hills)

Rob Carey (Sr., CB, North Braddock/Woodland Hills)

Bill Cook (Sr., OL, York/Central York)

Derrik Metz (Sr.., LB, Roaring Spring/Central)

Russ Carman Memorial Defensive MVP
Derrik Metz (Sr.., LB, Roaring Spring/Central)

Russ Carman was the defensive coordinator at Lock Haven from 1978-81. A graduate of Slippery Rock University , he played as a defensive back with a fierce competitive attitude. Carman coaches the same way and results were evident during his tenure at LHU.  This award goes to a defensive player who was a leader on the field and exhibited the desire and commitment to be the best.

LHU Football Special Teams MVP.
Dan Hagerman (Fr., K/P, Scottdale/Southmoreland)

George “Big Train” Dintiman Offensive MVP
Marcus Burkley (Sr., WR, Pittsburgh/Woodland Hills)

George Dintiman was an outstanding halfback on the 1955-58 LHU football squad who was drafted in the 27^th   round by the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League.  The Offensive MVP is the individual who has demonstrated the necessary attitude, leadership and skills which make them an integral part of the success for which the offense achieves.

Edward L. McGill Memorial Leadership Award
Bill Cook (Sr., OL, York/Central York)

Presented to the outstanding senior football player exemplifying the qualities of Ed McGill, who was a quarterback at Lock Haven University from 1970-74 when he became ill with Hodgkins Disease. Although he could no longer play, he stayed on his senior year to coach.

Willis Endowed Scholarship
Brian Lumpkin (Jr., LB, Rockville , Md. / Bullis School )

The Willis Endowed Scholarship is named after LHU President Craig Dean Willis and is awarded annually to the senior football player who exhibits the characteristics of a true student-athlete – citizenship, commitment, dedication, leadership and a positive attitude both in the classroom and on the playing field.  

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