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Minnesota announces team award winners for 2018
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Minnesota still has one game remaining this season, but the Gophers are still celebrating the 2018 campaign with the annual team awards banquet.
Sunday, head coach P.J. Fleck and staff announced the winners of Minnesota’s annual team awards, honoring several members of a team that finished the year 6-6 and earned a spot in the Quick Lane Bowl.
There were several awards honor a number of different players on Sunday. Awards were presented for community service, mentality, scholarship and, of course, on-field performance.
Here are the award winners from Sunday:
Was there any doubt? @T_muhneyy10 has etched his name all over our record books (far too many accolades to fit into 280 characters). Congrats on an ELITE season! #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/FcrP79a6HQ
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2018
After starting as the third RB on the depth chart this year there were times when @_MoIbrahim put the entire team on his back this season! Congrats on earning outstanding offensive player as just a freshman Mo! #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/9t88zhsbPN
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2018
His “how” has been talked about all afternoon and it’s easy to see why. Congrats on being named outstanding defensive player @Cmoe34! #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/cbTD4lZW7t
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2018
Nobody has started more games at Minnesota than this guy and we are so excited to honor @paydayy25! #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/AdN5cLpFM7
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2018
These guys play on every special teams unit. Their hard work doesn’t always make the highlight packages but it doesn’t go unnoticed! #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/Xnr1IF6iVF
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2018
This award goes to players who show what being a true student-athlete is all about. Congrats Payton, Gary and Jared! #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/nVdfPievhr
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2018
These two continue to develop themselves academically, athletically, socially and spiritually. They are what this culture is all about! #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/2biT8hX2gF
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2018
This entire team and community is going to miss having @Mit_Carp around. Congrats Emmit! #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/AJqTyCOcyO
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2018
His character defines what this culture is all about. Thanks for making us all better @thomas_barber41! #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/c9BgkupODn
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2018
“His work in the community has mirrored his work on the field.”
Congrats and thanks for representing the Maroon and Gold with so much class @seth_mgreen. #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/2zIuFgUDl1
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2018
Always attacking, never full! Congrats to a true nekton, @jh2ff. #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/qv0FNJXEBi
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2018
This dude is putting in work and has a bright future ahead here. Congrats Curtis! #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/xE1w1Vuul1
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2018
A pair of warriors on the inside! Congrats @jared_weyler & @Cmoe34. #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/hBgBUX5KSw
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2018
One of our favorite awards, these three literally received steak trophies! Our top three scout team players: Brevyn, Mayan and Preston. #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/O3292tZQHe
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2018
With all the freshmen that played this year, how could we pick just one outstanding offensive freshman of the year? Rashod and Daniel made a BIG impact this season and we are excited to have them for three more seasons. #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/fMO8cW3lX1
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2018
We couldn’t pick just one outstanding defensive freshman of the year either. Congrats to Big O and T-Time! #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/q1eLzG9LY8
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 16, 2018
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB