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Bald Eagle award winners - (top; l-r)
Derek Marshall, Brad Sones, Jason Scott, John Scullin, Jason
Popp; (middle; l-r) David Mottin, Josh Clair, Warren Whitaker,
Jarrod Hendricks; (bottom; l-r) Derrik Metz, Rob Carey, Marcus
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(Lock
Haven, Pa.) - The Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
2001 football team awards were announced this past weekend 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 third-year head coach Mark Luther, went 4-7
overall and posted a 1-5 mark in the PSAC Western Division.
Scout Team
Offensive MVP....................... Derek Marshall (Fr., TB, Luthersburg/DuBois
Area)
Scout Team Defensive MVP....................... Brad Sones (Fr., DE, Elysburg/Southern
Columbia)
Dr. Ted Lyons Outstanding Freshman....................... Jason Scott (Fr., DE,
Linden/Williamsport Area)
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....................... John Scullin (Fr., FS,
Boiling Springs/Boiling Springs)
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....................... Jason Popp (Sr., C, Hummelstown/Lower
Dauphin)
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) Dave
Mottin (Sr., FB, Snow Shoe/Bald Eagle Area)
(Senior) Josh Clair (Sr.,
OL, Manheim/Manheim Central)
(Junior) Warren Whitaker (Jr., DT, Wilkes-Barre/GAR Memorial)
(Sophomore) Jarrod Hendricks (So., DE, Rockton/DuBois Area)
Russ Carman Memorial
Defensive MVP....................... Derrik Metz (Jr., 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....................... Rob Carey (Jr., RS, North
Braddock/Woodland Hills)
George “Big Train” Dintiman Offensive MVP
....................... Marcus Burkley (Jr., WR,
Pittsburgh/Woodland Hills)
George
Dintiman was an outstanding halfback on the 1955-58 LHU football squad who was
drafted in the 27th 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....................... Scott Anderson (Jr, WR,
Cortland, Ohio/Lakeview)
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....................... Scott Anderson
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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