Jenkins Named Most Valuable Player
Dec. 2, 2007
Miami – The University of Miami football program held its annual awards banquet Sunday night at Jungle Island in Miami. Award winners were announced for the 2007 season. Here is a list of this year’s award winners:
Award-WinnerCommunity Service Man of the Year-Antonio DixonDefensive Scout Team Player of the Year-Adewale OjomoOffensive Scout Team Player of the Year-Robert MarveRookie of the Year-Graig Cooper/Orlando FranklinHard Hitter Award-Kenny PhillipsSpecial Teams Player of the Year-Ryan HillStrength Training Athlete of the Year-Derrick MorseNick Chickillo Most Improved Player-John RochfordWalt Kichefski Hurricane Award (commitment, consistency)-Derrick MorseAlbert Bentley Most Valuable Walk-On Award-Ross AbramsonJack Harding Award (Team MVP)-Darnell JenkinsMariutto Scholar Athlete (highest G.P.A.)-David StrimplePlumer Memorial Award (leadership, motivation, spirit)-Tavares GoodenDale Melching Award (leadership)-Derrick MorseUnsung Hero Award-Vegas Franklin
In addition, the Hurricanes honored the 20seniors on this year’s team: Ross Abramson, Andrew Bain, Grant Brown, Willie Cooper, Gabe Diaz, Benny Fernandez, Vegas Franklin, Tavares Gooden, Darnell Jenkins, Lance Leggett, Teraz McCray, Derrick Morse, John Rochford, Glenn Sharpe, David Strimple, Jonathan Teske, George Timmons, Cyrim Wimbs, Kyle Wright and Francesco Zampogna.
