by Leathers
Eugene Henderson, a counselor in the Office of Academic Support, presents the first honor – the Dr. Henry Tyler Award for outstanding academic achievement. And the winner recipient is senior linebacker and co-captain Patrick Benoist.
The Lifter of the Year Award goes to redshirt junior defensive tackle Adam Smotherman.
Top offensive and defensive scout honors go to offensive lineman Wesley Johnson and linebacker Marc Panu, respectively.
Freshman returner Warren Norman and senior Brett Upson shared the team's Specialist of the Year recognition.
Other Commodores earning special recognition were:
• Receiver of the Year Award – John Cole, redshirt freshman wide receiver
• Offensive Lineman Award – Bradley Vierling, redshirt senior center
• Defensive Lineman Award – T.J. Greenstone, redshirt sophomore tackle
• Linebacker Award – Chris Marve, redshirt sophomore
• Defensive Back Award – Casey Hayward, sophomore cornerback
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Hayward ready for 'big step'
by Barca Blog - One of only three true freshmen to play for the Commodores last season, Casey Hayward gave us a glimpse of what he could bring to the gridiron.
With the NFL departure of All-American D.J. Moore and graduation of Darlron Spead, the sophomore defensive back will have his chance to make an impact in 2009. Hayward shined during spring practice and hopes to earn a starting spot this fall.
"It's a big step," Hayward said. "I know I've got to come in and fill a big role that D.J. fulfilled last year."
Hayward had his best performance of the season when Moore went down with an ankle injury in the second quarter of the Music City Bowl. The Perry, Ga., native responed with three tackles and a pair of defended passes in the Commodores' 16-14 victory over Boston College.
"It gave me a tremendous amount of confidence," Hayward admitted. "I know I can do it."
Watch VUcommodores.com's entire interview with Casey Hayward below:
With the NFL departure of All-American D.J. Moore and graduation of Darlron Spead, the sophomore defensive back will have his chance to make an impact in 2009. Hayward shined during spring practice and hopes to earn a starting spot this fall.
"It's a big step," Hayward said. "I know I've got to come in and fill a big role that D.J. fulfilled last year."
Hayward had his best performance of the season when Moore went down with an ankle injury in the second quarter of the Music City Bowl. The Perry, Ga., native responed with three tackles and a pair of defended passes in the Commodores' 16-14 victory over Boston College.
"It gave me a tremendous amount of confidence," Hayward admitted. "I know I can do it."
Watch VUcommodores.com's entire interview with Casey Hayward below:
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