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Here's a recap of the awards that were handed out in the Dome Sat. night for those of you who are interested:
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"...the Northern Iowa men's basketball team reached the ultimate highs before hitting a devastating low. Unexpected success, followed by unimaginable failure. And they owned it -- all of it -- for the world to see. Like men. Like leaders. Like champions -- in a way no tournament bracket could ever define." -
Doug Freaking Wilkenson
Look, I was never a real stand out star at Northern Iowa, as a matter of fact I saw the field on Special Teams and thats about it, litterally. This was the first year for the Don Erusha Best O-lineman award and I can not believe that the first one went to Doug Freaking Wilkenson. Lets not forget that Doug only started 7 games this year but also that you have a senior o-lineman named Luke Stigler who was an all conference 0-lineman as well as an all-american. Don't get me wrong, Doug is about the nicest guy you will ever meet in your life. I almost feel bad even writing this post. But of all of the phenominal O-lineman that have come through in the last five years and the resume's they have: Meester, Harmes, Zehr, Setterstrom, Dieke,Stigler, I could go on. I mean, those are some freaking all americans and NFL players there. Again, I love Doug but to see names like that with no "Offensive Lineman of the Year Award's" by them and to know that the first one went to Doug Freaking Wilkenson is ridiculous.Illinois State Fan at a St. Louis White Castle 3:45AM Saturday March 6th:
"White Castle?" "more like Black Castle..."
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Sorry Doug, I still love you. I really really do.Illinois State Fan at a St. Louis White Castle 3:45AM Saturday March 6th:
"White Castle?" "more like Black Castle..."
You stay classy Redbirds.Comment
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Hammer Awards
Has anyone ever won the Hammer award all four years in a row???
I know that this is a pretty distinguised list and I am sure that Arnold and Idlebergh are very proud. Looking at the defensive production of these players they seem to be a little down compared to previous years. Check these stats from last year...
|--------Tackles--------| |-Sacks-| |---Pass Def---| |-Fumbles-| Blkd
DEFENSIVE LEADERS GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf
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58 Harrell, Jonathan 11 46 45 91.0 3.0-5 . 1-0 . 2 4-0 . 1 .
32 Sandy, Justin 13 51 42 93.0 3.0-2 1.0-0 3-29 9 1 . 4 . .
6 Johnson, Tyler 13 37 56 93.0 . . . 7 . 4-0 1 . .
3 Dokes, Dre 13 33 20 53.0 . . 4-60 3 . . . 1 .
5 Mitchell, Matt 13 53 36 89.0 14.0-64 8.0-50 1-0 5 20 2-6 2 1Comment
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I've met Doug before too. He's a nice guy, but I was a little surprised to see him win this award.
"Once it starts, it never ends."
-Eldon MillerComment
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William Freeney was a 3 time winner I believe....."We're not an ordinary school," said Fort. "We have tradition. We have a good team year after year. We rebuild, and it doesn't matter who we have coming back."
dtiComment
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I'm pretty sure that Matt Mitchell won it all 4 years, I think there were a couple other 3 time winners as wellComment
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M. Mitchell won it in 00' 01' 02' & 03'Illinois State Fan at a St. Louis White Castle 3:45AM Saturday March 6th:
"White Castle?" "more like Black Castle..."
You stay classy Redbirds.Comment
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I can not find a link for Mitchell winning the Hammer Award his senior year, are you sure??? His stats look very good I am not sure who else would have won it. Any help??Comment
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