Joe Vellano Named Terps’ MVP At Team Banquet
By petevolk
Star defensive tackle Joe Vellano was named Maryland’s MVP at Maryland’s annual football banquet Sunday night, via the Sun.
Vellano built on a breakout sophomore season in 2010 with an arguably stronger junior campaign, with 94 tackles (7.5 for a loss), 2.5 sacks, four passes defended and two fumble recoveries on his way to being named first-team All-ACC and second-team All-American.
Vellano also won the team awards for best defensive player and top linemen.
The rest of the award winners are after the jump:
Top Special Teams Performer: Austin Walker
A.V. Williams Award for Outstanding & Conspicuous Sportsmanship: Trenton Hughes
George C. Cook Memorial Award for the senior with the highest GPA: Andrew Gonnella
George Boutselis Memorial Award for letterman with the highest GPA: Ryan Schlothauer
Alvin L. Aubinoe Award as the unsung hero: Tim Downs
C.P. “Lefty” McIntosh Public Service Award sponsored by Don & Terry Wilson: Andrew Gonnella
James M. Tatum Award for Lineman of the Year: Joe Vellano
Dr. John E. Faber Award for Iron Man: Kevin Dorsey
Most Valuable Offensive Player: Davin Meggett
Most Valuable Defensive Player: Joe Vellano
Ray Krouse Award for Most Valuable Player: Joe Vellano
Distinguished Contributor Award: Larry and Cheryl Grabenstein
Captains Award: Andrew Gonnella, Davin Meggett, Kenny Tate, Joe Vellano
Congrats to all who were recognized Sunday night. We’ll have our own second annual Golden Terrapin award ceremony in the coming weeks.