• THE GEORGETOWN FOOTBALL HISTORY PROJECT


Al Blozis MVP Award (1949)

The Al Blozis Most Valuable Player award has been awarded since 1949 for the most valuable letterman each season for the Georgetown football program. It is named after Alfred C. Blozis (1919-1945), a two sport All-American and NFL All-Pro who was killed in action during World War II.

1949: John Kivus, QB
1950: Tom Hardiman, RB
1951-63: No seasons
1964-87: Not awarded
1988: Matt Zebrowski, QB
1989: Dave Rubino, DT
1990: Tim McAneney, LB
1991: Raja Mohi-ud-din, DE
1992: Chris Murphy, WR
1993: Chris Fazio, DB
1994: Steve Colello, C
1995: Tom Wonica, LB
1996: Janne Kouri, DT
1997: Bill Ward, QB
1998: J.J. Mont, QB
1999: J.J. Mont, QB
2000: Gharun Hester, WR
2001: Sean Peterson, QB
2002: Luke McArdle, WR
2003: Luke McArdle, WR
2004: Michael Ononibaku, DE
2005: Michael Ononibaku, DE
2006: Alex Buzbee, DE
2007: Kyle Van Fleet, RB
2008: Ataefiok Etukeren, DE
2009: Chudi Obianwu, DT
2010: Andrew Schaetzke, DE
2011: Andrew Schaetzke, DE
2012: Robert McCabe, LB
2013: Dustin Wharton, LB
2014: Alec May, DB
2015: Matthew Satchell, LB
2016: Hunter Kiselick, DB
2017: Khristian Tate, DT
2018: Blaise Brown, S
2019: Michael Dereus, WR
2021: Joshua Tomas, WR
2022: Joshua Tomas, WR
2023: Joshua Stakely, RB
2024: Jimmy Kibble, WR; Giancarlo Rufo, LB
 

Robert A. Duffey Memorial Award (1955)

The most distinguished award available to a Georgetown student-athlete is the Robert A. Duffey Memorial Award, presented annually since 1955 to the outstanding scholar athlete among all men's and women's intercollegiate teams at Georgetown University. The award is named in honor of Robert Duffey (1922-1944), a two sport letterman in football and basketball who was killed in action during military service in World War II.

There have been six recipients of the Duffey Award from the sport of football:

1967: Tony Lauinger, QB
1971: Gerald O'Dowd, G
1975: James Chesley, OT
1998: Steve Iorio, RB
2006: Michael Ononibaku, DE
2008: Kyle Van Fleet, FB

John L. Hagerty Award (1967)

The John L. Hagerty Award has been presented since 1967 to the outstanding back on the team. It is named after John L. "Jack" Hagerty (1903-1982), an All-East halfback who coached the Hoyas from 1933 through 1948 and served as athletic director from 1949 to 1969.

1967: John McGregor, DB
1968: John Dwyer, HB
1969: John Dwyer, HB
1970: John Dwyer, HB
1971: Ralph Edwards, HB
1972: Jeff Gray, QB
1973: Steve Graham, WR
1974: John Burke, HB
1975: Danny Lopez, HB
1976: Joe Wesner, DB
1977: Jim Boland, FB
1978: Bob Sitz, QB; Clayton Wagner, WR
1979: Mark Granville-Smith, DB
1980: John Federico, FB
1981: Mike Djavaherian, DB
1982: Ed Trujillo, RB
1983: Mike Boland, QB
1984: Peter Clays, RB
1985: Mike McDonnell, DB
1986: Dean Lowry, RB
1987: Dean Lowry, RB; Jim DePersia, FB
1988: Dean Lowry, RB; Stewart Muller, CB
1989: J.J. Williams, RB
1990: Joe Cesare, FB
1991: Jon Day, WR
1992: Jim Bolger, DB
1993: Rob Sgarlata, RB
1994: Steve Iorio, RB
1995: Joe Todisco, RB
1996: Steve Iorio, RB
1997: Steve Iorio, RB
1998: Anthony Bartolomeo, DB
1999: Jim Gallagher, DB; Rob Belli, RB
2000: Ryan O'Donoghue, DB
2001: Matt Fronczke, DB
2002: Andrew Clarke, LB
2003: William Skultety, LB
2004: Kim Sarin, RB
2005: Maurice Banks, SS
2006: Derek Franks, DB
2007: Matt Bassuener, QB
2008: Keerome Lawrence, QB
2009: Travis Mack, DB
2010: Jeremy Moore, DB
2011: Jayah Kaisamba, DB
2012: Nick Campanella, RB: Jeremy Moore, CB
2013: Nick Campanella, RB; Zack Wilke, WR
2014: Ettian Scott, DB
2015: Kyle Nolan, QB; Ettian Scott, DB
2016: Leo Loughery, LB
2017: Jelani Williamson, CB
2018: Jethro Francois, DB
2019: Ahmad Wilson, DB
2021: Ahmad Wilson, DB
2022: Wedner Cadet, DB; Pierce Holley, QB
2023: David Ealey, LB; Tyler Knoop, QB
2024: Zeraun Daniel, DB; David Ealey, LB
 

George A. Murtagh Award (1967)

The George A. Murtagh Award has been presented since 1967 to the outstanding lineman on the team. It is named after George Murtagh (1904-1993), a Georgetown Hall of Fame lineman and an assistant coach from 1932 to 1948.

1967: Doby Liekweg, LB
1968: Pierce O'Donnell, T
1969: John Sutton, T
1970: Dave Goracy, G
1971: Vince Bogdanski, DE/WR
1972: Harry Branning, DE
1973: Bob Morris, DE, Bill Brugger, DE
1974: Bob Morris, DE
1975: Brian McQuaid, OT; Bill Glacken, DT
1976: Dru Drake, T
1977: Don Bridges, T
1978: Paul Zimmerman, LB
1979: Rich Tranter, T
1980: Jim Corcoran, DB
1981: Conrad Everhard, C; John McGannon, DE
1982: Keith Spiedel, TE
1983: Terry Prince, OG
1984: David Barnitt, OT
1985: Bill Cross, TE
1986: Andy Phelan, OG
1987: George Alexis, OG; Joe Haley, DE
1988: Hugh Golden, C; Ray Ficca, WR
1989: Colin Kelly, OG
1990: Nabil Al-Sabih, DE
1991: Tony Zaslav, NG
1992: Kerry Perl, DT
1993: Beau Riely, OG
1994: Murray Happer, OT
1995: Janne Kouri, DT
1996: Don Garrett, C
1997: Steve Pogorelec, NG
1998: Skender Daerti, OT
1999: Robert Quigley, C
2000: Lars Siegfried, OL
2001: Eric Sperson, DT
2002: Justin Haynes, DT
2003: Ryan Goethals, OL
2004: Frank Terrazino, OG
2005: Alex Buzbee, DE
2006: Andrew Rehwinkel, OG
2007: Nnamdi Obiako, DT
2008: Collin Meador, TE
2009: Dan Matheny, C
2010: Rob Bates, OL
2011: Andrew Schaetzke, DE
2012: James Spaly, OL; Jordan Richardson, DL
2013: Michael Francis, OL
2014: Jordan Richardson, DL; Mike Roland, OL
2015: Kevin Liddy, OL
2016: Phil Novacki, DL
2017: Bryan Jefferson, DE
2018: Khristian Tate, DL
2019: Ryan Kelinek, OL; Duval Paul, DL
2021: Mac Hollensteiner, OL; Talati Polomalu, OL
2022: Mac Hollensteiner, OL; VeRon Garrison, DL
2023: VeRon Garrison, DL; Trevor Swan, OL
2024: Cooper Blomstrom, DL; Trevor Swan, OL
 

Maurice A. Dubofsky Award (1976)

The Maurice A. Dubofsky Award has been presented since 1976 to the outstanding student-athlete on the team. It is named after Maurice (Mush) Dubofsky (1909-1970), a Georgetown Hall of Fame lineman, an assistant coach from 1932 to 1948, and head coach from 1968 until his death in 1970.

1976: Chris Spiller, DE
1977: Under research
1978: Tim Clark, DB
1979: Under research
1980: Joe Randall, OG
1981: Jim Corcoran, DB/K
1982: Rich Corcoran, LB
1983: Alex Poulos, DB
1984: Andy Phelan, OG
1985: Greg Mazur, RB
1986: Tom Reiter, OT
1987: Mark North, DB
1988: Jim O'Connor, TE
1989: Ed Lee, LB
1990: Dave Cesares, WR
1991: John DeSisto, OT
1992: Mike Murphy, OT
1993: Dave Powlaitis, DE
1994: Joe Piscatella, P
1995: Sam Wales, DB
1996: Mike Lynn, LB
1997: Mike Lynn, LB
1998: Jim Gallagher, DB
1999: Bill Rutkoske, TE
2000: Marc Samuel, K
2001: Brian Blankenship, DE
2002: Matt Fronczke, DB
2003: Dawon Dicks, LB
2004: Julius Griauzde, DT
2005: Julius Griauzde, DT
2006: David Fajgenbaum, QB
2007: Mike Greene, LB
2008: Brent Tomlinson, WR
2009: Matt Kinnan, WR
2010: Philip Oladeji, RB
2011: Ed Hesselgren, OL
2012: Donald Rhodes, OL
2013: Daniel Sprotte, TE
2014: Mitchell Black, DL
2015: Jim McLaughlin, WR
2016: Jim McLaughlin, WR
2017: Jim McLaughlin, WR
2018: Oliver Hill, K
2019: Neal Azar, C; Gunther Johnson, QB
2021: Jonathan Honore, DB
2022: Jonathan Saddler, LB
2023: Graham Murphrey, WR
2024: Conor O'Neil, TE
 

John D. Burke Memorial Award (1982)

The John D. Burke Award has been presented since 1982 to the student-athlete who exhibits outstanding courage and spirit. It is named after John Burke (1953-1980), a Georgetown Hall of Fame running back who died of cancer in 1980 at the age of 27.

1982: Seth Shapiro, DE
1983: Nate Simms, WR
1984: James Briody, DE
1985: Jim Halliwell, RB
1986: Dave Simpson, RB
1987: Peter Elliott, LB
1988: Jim Schwartz, DE
1989: Jim Quick, DB
1990: Ken Duer, DE
1991: Maurice Ansellem, TE; Bill Kenney, OG
1992: Tom Eacobacci, DT
1993: Brendan Boler, LB
1994: Tim Benitez, DE
1995: Chris Smith, TE
1996: Jeff Heyn, DE; Steve Pogorelec, NG
1997: Ryan Johnson, OG
1998: Anthony Pizirusso, LB
1999: Paul Miller, LB
2000: Reid Wakefield, TE
2001: Scott Pogorelec, NG
2002: Adam Rini, OL
2003: Ty Hollister, OL
2004: Brandon Small, DE
2005: Robert LaHayne, OG
2006: Roosevelt Donat, DT
2007: Darren Craft, WR
2008: Travis Zorilla, LB
2009: Chris Rau, DB
2010: Erik Antico, OL; Patrick O'Donnell, LB
2011: Wayne Heimuli, DB; Dan Lenihan, OL
2012: Brandon Floyd, WR
2013: Isaiah Kempf, QB; Dalen Claytor, RB
2014: Michael Cimilluca, WR; Chad Coleman, DB; Nick Quintans, OL
2015: Harrison Glor, WR; Cameron Gamble, CB
2016: Tim Barnes, QB
2017: Kendall Catching, DL; Daniel Yankovich, LB
2018: Carl Thomas, RB
2019: Leon Agee, RB; Jack Tishman, DB
2021: Joseph Brunell, QB
2022: Quincy Chinwuko, DL; Tiy Reed, WR
2023: Graham Hill, WR
2024: Kolubah Pewee, DB: Richie Pinomi, OL
 

Jeremiah Minihan Coaches Award (1985)

The Minihan Award has been presented since 1985 to the student who, in the opinion of the coaches, has made an outstanding contribution to the team. It is named after Jeremiah Minihan (1903-1973), a former football lineman who served as auxillary bishop of Boston from 1946 to 1973.

1985: Andy Phelan, OG
1986: John McCormick, LB
1987: Dan Currie, C
1988: Joe Cronin, DE
1989: Tom Timperman, PK
1990: Chris Murphy, WR; Jim Bolger, DB
1991: Pete Lembo, C
1992: Steve Gabor, team manager
1993: Kevin Pellegrini, DB
1994: Jim Klessel, DE
1995: Joe Eacobacci, DE
1996: Dan Cunniffe, DB
1997: Dennis Hermonstyne, S
1998: Matt Mattimore, WR
1999: Josh Walz, WR; Adam Krugman, LB
2000: Mike Mattia, WR; George Sumner, WR/K
2001: Justin Wiggs, LB; Ryan Merse, LB
2002: Nick Scholtz, LB
2003: Charles Boyle, DL, Jim Lenihan, OL
2004: Janiero Wooten, WR
2005: Sheldon Epps, CB; Jason Carter, LB
2006: Liam Grubb, OG; Brian Tandy, SS
2007: Kevin Cherepski, CB; Emir Davis, RB
2008: Tom Amaro, OL; Dean Duchak, RB
2009: Brooks Caston, OL, Jon Cassidy, LB
2010: Frank DiTommaso, DL, Geoffrey Schnorr RB
2011: Scott Darby, QB, Tim Bayer, DB
2012: Kevin Sullivan, OL
2013: John Alexander, OL; John Porter, DL
2014: Patrick Boyle, LB; Wardell Crutchfield, LB; Nick Quintans, DL
2015: Troye Bullock, FB; Dezmond Richardson, DL
2017: Jake Johnson, DB; Alex Valles, RB
2018: Patrick Pastore, DT; Jowan Watson, QB
2019: Brad Hurst, K; Owen Kessler, DL; Isaac Schley, TE
2021: Kingsley Umemba, DL; Zach Jewell DL
2022: Neal Azar, OL; Liam McHale, TE; Dorian Moultrie, WR
2023: Andrew Messineo, OL; Sherman Steptoe, DB
2024: Ethan Hunt, DL; Jed Henry, LB
 

Joseph Eacobacci Memorial Jersey (2003)

The Joseph Eacobacci Memorial Jersey has been presented since 2003 in honor of Joseph Eacobacci (1974-2001), captain of the 1995 varsity, who was killed in the collapse of the World Trade Center complex on September 11, 2001. Eacobacci's #35 jersey is awarded each season to the recipient.

2003: Matt Fronczke, LB
2004: Michael Ononibaku, DE
2005: Michael Ononibaku, DE
2006: Alex Buzbee, DT
2007: Stephen Smith, LB
2008: Nick Umar, LB
2009: Robert Lane, RB
2010: Nick Parrish, LB
2011: Wayne Heimuli, DB
2012: Kevin Sullivan, OL
2013: Sean Campbell, LB
2014: Nick Alfieri, LB
2015: Joel Kimpela, RB
2016: Tim Barnes, QB
2017: Tim Barnes, QB; Matthew Akere, CB
2018: Brandon Williams, WR
2019: Wes Bowers, LB
2021: Ahmad Wilson, LB
2022: Justin Fonteneaux, LB
2023: Tiy Reed, WR
2024: VeRon Garrison, DL1
1 Opted to wear his previous jersey number (#65).
 

Robert P. Dahut Memorial Award (2008)

The Robert P. Dahut Memorial Award has been presented since 2008 to the student-athlete who has shown the most improvement during the spring practices. It was named in honor of Robert P. Dahut (1938-2006), former CEO of Bell Atlantic Wireless.

2008: Dan Semler, OL; Patrick O'Donnell, LB
2009: Patrick Ryan, WR; Robert McCabe, LB
2010: Malcolm Caldwell-Meeks, DB: Tucker Stafford, QB
2011: Daniel Sprotte, TE; Javan Robinson, DB
2012: Hunter Kiselik, DL; Michael Cimilluca, WR
2013: Gerverus Flagg, OL; Chad Coleman, DB
2014: Leo Loughery, LB: Tommy Jesson, WR
2015: Mike Taylor III, DL; Micah Smith, OL
2016: Clay Norris, QB; Cameron Seward, LB
2017: Xavier Reddick, LB; Andrew Danove, DB; Cole Miller, WR
2018: Theron Cooper, OL; Quincy Chinwuko, DB
2019: Mac Hollensteiner, OL; Noah Carr, DB
2021: Max Norton, OL; Kwame Achampong, DE
2022: Under research
2023: Under research
2024: Not yet awarded
 

Special Teams Player Of The Year Award (2007)

The Special Teams Player Of The Year Award has been awarded since 2007.


2007: Eric Bjornerud, PK
2008: Nick Umar, LB
2009: Not listed
2010: Paul Sant'Ambrogio, LB
2011: Brett Weiss, PK
2012: Craig Montgomery, LS
2013: Brandon Durham, RB
2014: Daniel Yankovich, DB
2015: Henry Darmstadter, PK
2016: Harry McCollum, P; Robert Longwell, LS
2017: Isaac Ellsworth, RB
2018: Ahmad Wilson, LB
2019: Palmer Nix, RB
2021: Brady Weas, LS; Jackson Saffold, RB
2022: Jonathan Saddler, LB
2023: Will Kessler, LB
2024: Kenneth Borders, LB
 

Iron Hoya Strength & Conditioning Award (2010)

The Iron Hoya Strength & Conditioning Award (known as the Strength & Conditioning Award prior to 2018) is presented to members of the team for their work in the strength and conditioning program.


2010: Nick Parrish, LB
2011: Nathan Zimmel, LB
2012: Kenneth Furlough, WR
2013: Dustin Wharton, LB
2014: Nick Alfieri, LB
2015: Joel Kimpela, RB
2016: Hunter Kiselik, DL
2017: Bryan Jefferson, DL
2018: Khristian Tate, DL
2019: Tiy Reed, WR; Jonathan Saddler, LB
2021: Under research
2022: Tiy Reed, WR
2023: Tiy Reed, WR; Natale Frangione, DL
2024: Cooper Blomstrom, DL


Belt Award (2012-2019)

The Belt Award is presented to members of the team who earn the respect of his teammates and coaches for hard work in practice, in the weight room and in film sessions and team meetings. It was originally named for Dan Lenihan (C'2012), a four year letterman from 2007 through 2011 who regularly presented a weighlifting belt to the hardest working player following a practice, and was known simply as the Belt Award.

The Belt Award is not listed in awards after 2019.


2012: Mose Hogan III, RB
2013: Ray DeLorenzo, OL
2014: William Duncan, OL
2015: Matt Hungate, OL
2016: Myles Braxton-Johnson, WR
2017: John Oblachinski, LB; Warren Wynn, LS
2018: John Schuster, WR
2019: Khristian Tate, DL
 

Ty Williams Award (2015)

The Ty Williams SISU Award, representing determination and resilience, is named for Tyrell (Ty) Williams, who was paralyzed on the second play of the 2015 season opener. Following hospitalization, he returned to school, and through extensive rehabilitation was able to walk across the stage at his graduation in 2018. He is now an associate vice president for an executive search firm that recruits for nonprofit organizations.

Recipients may also be staff or assistants to the program.

2015: Ty Williams, LB
2016: Alexa Ritchie
2017: Tim Barnes, QB
2018: Jethro Francois, DB
2019: Travis McCormack, Trainer; Brittany Chwastiak, Trainer
2021: Theron Cooper, Support Staff
2022: Jack Tishman, DB
2023: Asante Das, WR; Losini Maka, OL
2024: Naiteitei Mose, LB

 

Magis Attack Team Award (2021)

The Magis Attack Team Award Of The Year Award has been presented since 2021.

2021: Zaire Webb, DB
2022: Isaiah Byrd, DL; Losini Maka, OL
2023: Diandre Harris, DB
2024: Armon Richardson, DB; Brendan Mariani, :S

 

Other Awards

Rory F. Quirk Award (2014)

The Outstanding Volunteer Award, renamed in honor of its first awardee, is presented periodically for volunteer service in support of Georgetown University Football. The award is named for Rory F. Quirk, who helped lead the student drive to revive intercollegiate football in 1964.

2014: Rory Quirk (C'65)
2019: Bruce Simmons (B'71, former QB, 1965-1968)
2020: Dick Williams (C'65)
2023: David Goracy (C'71, former WR, 1968-1970)

12th Man Award (2016)

The 12th Man Award is presented periodically for outstanding service to the Georgetown football program from a support or staff role.

2015: Joshua LaRosa, Support Staff
2016: Patricia McWade, Director, Student Financial Services
2019: Jimmy Lynn, Adjunct Professor