Dartmouth Football Announces 2007 Team Awards

Sunday, November 18, 2007

HANOVER, N.H. - The Dartmouth football team announced its team awards on Sunday at the Big Green's annual banquet held in Alumni Gym on the Dartmouth campus.

Fourteen different Big Green players earned recognition by their coaching staff for what they brought to the team on and off the field.
Senior captain Justin Cottrell (Somers Point, N.J.) was awarded the Bob Blackman Trophy as the Big Green's most valuable player, given annually to the player who contributed the most to the success of the team. Cottrell was the team leader in tackles with 108 on the season, including 56 solo stops. He also had a team-high three interceptions to go along with a sack.

The Kenneth T. Young Award was presented to junior defensive tackle Rehan Muttalib (Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.) as the underclassman who made the most significant contribution to the team. Muttalib finished the season tied for tops on the team with three sacks this season. He also contributed two fumble recoveries (one for a TD against Cornell) and had 14 tackles and 11 assists.

The Jake Crouthamel Award for the underclassman who contributed the most to success of the team on offense was given to offensive tackle Alex Rapp (St. Louis, Mo.). Rapp was a member of the line that paved the way for 1,424 yards on the ground this season for the Big Green.

Sophomore free safety Pete Pidermann (Hialeah, Fla.) received the Doten Award as the sophomore on defense who made significant contributions to the team. Pidermann made 47 tackles from the secondary and had an interception return of 70 yards for a touchdown against Cornell.

Senior wide receiver Brian Evans (Fairfield, Texas) took home the Manners Makyth Man Award. This distinction goes each year to the player who best conducted himself to the advantage of Dartmouth and displayed good manners in the sense of William Wykeham's phrase, "Manners Makyth Man." Evans finished the season as the Big Green's leading receiver with 34 catches for 631 yards and seven touchdowns. Evans also was presented the Earl Hamilton Varsity Award for his display of friendliness, humor and appreciation for the outdoors.

The Earl Hamilton Freshman Award, given to the top rookie contributor, was awarded to wide receiver Tim McManus (St. Paul, Minn.). McManus lined up at quarterback and tailback, but saw his greatest success as a wide receiver. He was the team's second leading receiver with 385 yards on 28 catches, including two TD.

The scout team players of the year were freshman running back Joey Zimring (St. Louis, Mo.) for offense and sophomore defensive end Jeff Smith (Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.) on the defensive side.

The John M. Manley '40 Award was given to Tim Wheeler (Duluth, Minn.) as the player who demonstrated the most improvement through his efforts in the weight room. Throughout the season, Wheeler was a starter at offensive guard.

Senior fullback Ryan Mahoney (Nahant, Mass.) was presented with the 12th Man Award as the varsity team's player who showed hard work and dedication regardless of playing time.

Captain Taylor Layman (Brentwood, Tenn.) was awarded the Lester R. Godwin Award as the senior who, through extraordinary perseverance, has risen about personal disadvantage to contribute immeasurably to the team. The offensive guard returned to the starting lineup for all 10 games this season, after recovering from several leg injuries.

Senior Brett Lowe (San Luis Obispo, Calif.) was awarded the Alan Hewitt '34 and Robert Hewitt '40 Award. This honor goes to the player who best epitomizes athletic performance with academic achievement. A government major with a 3.65 GPA, Lowe was a two-year starter at tight end and had a career day against Princeton with 10 catches for 150 yards.

Senior Ben Goeke (Chevy Chase, Md.) received the Gordon P. Bennett Award as the team's outstanding lineman. He was a two-year starter at offensive tackle and a three-year letterwinner.

The Frank Hershey Award - given to the senior football player who possesses a genuine zest for life, has maintained a strong, positive attitude and has displayed a sincere desire to win - went to senior linebacker Mike Whitticom (Montrose, Colo.). Whitticom had a key forced fumble against Cornell that led to a touchdown and finished the year with 34 tackles, 18 solo.

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