NORTHWEST NOTES April 28, 2015

Idaho football announces team awards at spring game

The Idaho football team handed out its awards for the 2014 season at the Silver and Gold game Friday night, with co-captain Tom Hennessey receiving the newest award - the Mark Vaught Character Award.

The Mark Vaught Character Award is given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of the late Mark Vaught, Idaho's assistant athletic director for football operations, who died last fall. Vaugh was known not only for his commitment, dedication, honesty and humor, but for his always seeking ways to improve himself and the quality of service he provided to the team.

Receiver Joshua McCain earned the John Friesz Award, which goes to the Most Valuable Player. Linebacker Marc Millan and defensive end Quinton Bradley shared the Defensive Player of the Year Award, while running back Elijhaa Penny was the Most Valuable Offensive Player and punter/kicker Austin Rehkow was the Special Teams Player of the Year.

The Wayne Anderson Coaches Award went to defensive end Maxx Forde; the Hec Edmundson Most Inspirational Award went to center Mike Marboe, and the Wayne Walker Ironman Award went to offensive lineman Jesse Davis.

Defensive tackle Ryan Edwards was honored with the Vandal Pride Strength Award with Jacob Sannon earning the Special Teams Ironman Award, Broc Westlake the Kathy Clark Scholar-Athlete Award, Jake Luton the Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year, and Ed Hall the Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year.