Big Ten Conference football individual awards
Coaches and media of the Big Ten Conference award the following individual honors at the end of each football season. In addition, the Chicago Tribune awards the Chicago Tribune Silver Football to the most valuable football player of the conference.
Contents
1 Player of the Year
2 Graham–George Offensive Player of the Year
3 Nagurski–Woodson Defensive Player of the Year
4 Rimington–Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year
5 Smith–Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year
6 Thompson–Randle El Freshman of the Year
7 Dave McClain / Hayes–Schembechler Coach of the Year
8 Griese–Brees Quarterback of the Year
9 Ameche–Dayne Running Back of the Year
10 Tatum–Woodson Defensive Back of the Year
11 Butkus–Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year
12 Richter–Howard Receiver of the Year
13 Kwalick–Clark Tight End of the Year
14 Bakken–Andersen Kicker of the Year
15 Eddleman–Fields Punter of the Year
16 Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year
17 Awards by team
18 See also
19 References
Player of the Year
Sanctioned by AP and UPI; replaced with separate offensive and defensive selections in 1990.
- 1982: Anthony Carter, WR, Michigan
- 1983: Don Thorp, DT, Illinois
- 1984: Keith Byars, TB, Ohio State
- 1985: Chuck Long, QB, Iowa and Lorenzo White, TB, Michigan State
- 1986: Jim Harbaugh, QB, Michigan
- 1987: Lorenzo White, TB, Michigan State and Ernie Jones, WR, Indiana
- 1988: Anthony Thompson, TB, Indiana
- 1989: Anthony Thompson, TB, Indiana
Graham–George Offensive Player of the Year
Selected by coaches and media. In 2011, the award was renamed the Graham–George Offensive Player of the Year Award in honor of Northwestern's Otto Graham and Ohio State's Eddie George.
- 1990: Nick Bell, RB, Iowa (coaches), Matt Rodgers, QB, Iowa (coaches), Jon Vaughn, TB, Michigan (coaches), and Tico Duckett, RB, Michigan State (media)
- 1991: Desmond Howard, SE, Michigan (coaches and media)
- 1992: Tyrone Wheatley, RB, Michigan (coaches and media)
- 1993: Brent Moss, RB, Wisconsin (coaches and media)
- 1994: Kerry Collins, QB, Penn State (coaches and media)
- 1995: Eddie George, RB, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 1996: Orlando Pace, OT, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 1997: Curtis Enis, RB, Penn State (coaches) and Tavian Banks, RB, Iowa (media)
- 1998: Joe Germaine, QB, Ohio State (coaches) and Drew Brees, QB, Purdue (media)
- 1999: Ron Dayne, RB, Wisconsin (coaches and media)
- 2000: Drew Brees, QB, Purdue (coaches and media)[1]
- 2001: Antwaan Randle El, QB, Indiana (coaches and media)
- 2002: Brad Banks, QB, Iowa (coaches and media)
- 2003: Chris Perry, RB, Michigan (coaches and media)
- 2004: Braylon Edwards, WR, Michigan (coaches and media)
- 2005: Michael Robinson, QB, Penn State (coaches) and Brett Basanez, QB, Northwestern (media)
- 2006: Troy Smith, QB, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 2007: Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois (coaches and media)
- 2008: Shonn Greene, RB, Iowa (coaches and media)
- 2009: John Clay, RB, Wisconsin (coaches and media)
- 2010: Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan (coaches and media)[2]
- 2011: Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin (coaches and media)
- 2012: Braxton Miller, QB, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 2013: Braxton Miller, QB, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 2014: Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin (coaches and media)
- 2015: Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 2016: Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State (coaches and media)
- 2017: Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State
- 2018: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Nagurski–Woodson Defensive Player of the Year
Selected by coaches and media. The award was renamed the Nagurski–Woodson Award in 2011 in honor of Minnesota's Bronko Nagurski and Michigan's Charles Woodson.
- 1990: Moe Gardner, NT, Illinois (coaches) and Darrick Brownlow, LB, Illinois (media)
- 1991: Leroy Smith, DE, Iowa (coaches) and Troy Vincent, CB, Wisconsin (media)
- 1992: Steve Tovar, LB, Ohio State (coaches) and Jeff Zgonina, DT, Purdue (media)
- 1993: Dana Howard, LB, Illinois (coaches and media) and Dan Wilkinson, DT, Ohio State (media)
- 1994: Dana Howard, Illinois (coaches and media)
- 1995: Pat Fitzgerald, LB, Northwestern (coaches and media)
- 1996: Shawn Springs, CB, Ohio State (coaches) and Pat Fitzgerald, LB, Northwestern (media)
- 1997: Charles Woodson, CB, Michigan (coaches and media)
- 1998: LaVar Arrington, LB, Penn State (coaches) and Tom Burke, DL, Wisconsin (media)
- 1999: Courtney Brown, DL, Penn State (coaches and media)
- 2000: Jamar Fletcher, DB, Wisconsin (coaches and media)
- 2001: Larry Foote, LB, Michigan (coaches and media)
- 2002: Mike Doss, DB, Ohio State (coaches) and Michael Haynes, DL, Penn State (media)
- 2003: Will Smith, DE, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 2004: Erasmus James, DE, Wisconsin (coaches and media)
- 2005: A. J. Hawk, LB, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 2006: LaMarr Woodley, DE, Michigan (coaches and media)
- 2007: James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 2008: James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 2009: Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State (coaches) and Greg Jones, LB, Michigan State (media)
- 2010: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue (coaches and media)[3]
- 2011: Devon Still, DT, Penn State (coaches and media)
- 2012: John Simon, DE, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 2013: Chris Borland, LB, Wisconsin (coaches and media)
- 2014: Joey Bosa, DL, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 2015: Carl Nassib, DL, Penn State (coaches and media)
- 2016: Jabrill Peppers, LB, Michigan (coaches and media)
- 2017: Josey Jewell, LB, Iowa
- 2018: Devin Bush, LB, Michigan
Rimington–Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year
Selected by Big Ten radio broadcasters until 1991; selected by coaches since. In 2011, the award was renamed the Rimington–Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year Award, in honor of Nebraska's Dave Rimington and Ohio State's Orlando Pace.
- 1984: Jeff Dellenbach, G, Wisconsin
- 1985: Mike Haight, T, Iowa
- 1986: Dave Croston, G, Iowa
- 1987: Tony Mandarich, T, Michigan State
- 1988: Tony Mandarich, T, Michigan State
- 1989: Bob Kula, T, Michigan State
- 1990: no award
- 1991: Greg Skrepenak, T, Michigan
- 1992: Mike Devlin, C, Iowa
- 1993: Korey Stringer, T, Ohio State
- 1994: Korey Stringer, T, Ohio State
- 1995: Orlando Pace, T, Ohio State
- 1996: Orlando Pace, T, Ohio State
- 1997: Flozell Adams, T, Michigan State
- 1998: Jon Jansen, T, Michigan
- 1999: Chris McIntosh, T, Wisconsin
- 2000: Steve Hutchinson, G, Michigan
- 2001: LeCharles Bentley, C, Ohio State
- 2002: Eric Steinbach, OL, Iowa
- 2003: Robert Gallery, T, Iowa
- 2004: David Baas, C, Michigan
- 2005: Greg Eslinger, C, Minnesota
- 2006: Jake Long, T, Michigan
- 2007: Jake Long, T, Michigan
- 2008: A. Q. Shipley, C, Penn State
- 2009: Bryan Bulaga, T, Iowa
- 2010: Gabe Carimi, T, Wisconsin
- 2011: David Molk, C, Michigan
- 2012: Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
- 2013: Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
- 2014: Brandon Scherff, OT, Iowa
- 2015: Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State
- 2016: Pat Elflein, C, Ohio State
- 2017: Billy Price, C, Ohio State
- 2018: Michael Deiter, G, Wisconsin
Smith–Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year
Selected by Big Ten radio broadcasters until 1991; selected by coaches since. In 2011, the award was renamed the Smith–Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year Award in honor of Michigan State's Bubba Smith and Penn State's Courtney Brown.
- 1984: Paul Hufford, T, Iowa
- 1985: Mike Hammerstein, T, Michigan
- 1986: Eric Kumerow, OLB, Ohio State
- 1987: Dave Haight, NG, Iowa
- 1988: Mark Messner, T, Michigan
- 1989: Moe Gardner, NT, Illinois
- 1990: no award
- 1991: Leroy Smith, DE, Iowa
- 1992: Chris Hutchinson, DL, Michigan
- 1993: Dan Wilkinson, T, Ohio State
- 1994: Simeon Rice, DE, Illinois
- 1995: Mike Vrabel, DE, Ohio State
- 1996: Mike Vrabel, DE, Ohio State
- 1997: Jared DeVries, DL, Iowa
- 1998: Tom Burke, DL, Wisconsin
- 1999: Courtney Brown, DE, Penn State
- 2000: Wendell Bryant, DL, Wisconsin and Karon Riley, DE, Minnesota
- 2001: Wendell Bryant, DL, Wisconsin
- 2002: Jimmy Kennedy, DT, Penn State
- 2003: Will Smith, DE, Ohio State
- 2004: Erasmus James, DE, Wisconsin
- 2005: Tamba Hali, DE, Penn State
- 2006: LaMarr Woodley, DE, Michigan
- 2007: Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State
- 2008: Mitch King, DT, Iowa
- 2009: Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State
- 2010: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
- 2011: Devon Still, DT, Penn State
- 2012: John Simon, DE, Ohio State
- 2013: Shilique Calhoun, DE, Michigan State
- 2014: Joey Bosa, DL, Ohio State
- 2015: Joey Bosa, DL, Ohio State
- 2016: Tyquan Lewis, DL, Ohio State
- 2017: Nick Bosa, DL, Ohio State
- 2018: Kenny Willekes, DE, Michigan State
Thompson–Randle El Freshman of the Year
Selected by coaches and media. In 2011, the award was renamed the Thompson–Randle El Freshman of the Year Award in honor of Minnesota's Darrell Thompson and Indiana's Antwaan Randle El.
- 1986: Darrell Thompson, TB, Minnesota (coaches)
- 1987: Tony Lowery, QB, Wisconsin (coaches)
- 1988: Brian Fox, QB, Purdue (coaches) and Ed Sutter, LB-P, Northwestern (media)
- 1989: Eric Hunter, QB, Purdue (coaches and media)
- 1990: Robert Smith, TB, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 1991: Corey Rogers, TB, Purdue (coaches and media)
- 1992: Korey Stringer, OT, Ohio State (coaches) and Simeon Rice, DL, Illinois (media)
- 1993: Reggie Garnett, MLB, Michigan State (coaches and media)
- 1994: Orlando Pace, OT, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 1995: Charles Woodson, DB, Michigan (coaches) and Curtis Enis, RB, Penn State (media)
- 1996: Andy Katzenmoyer, LB, Ohio State (coaches and media) and Ron Dayne, RB, Wisconsin (coaches)
- 1997: Anthony Thomas, RB, Michigan (coaches and media)
- 1998: Antwaan Randle El, QB, Indiana (coaches and media)
- 1999: Brooks Bollinger, QB, Wisconsin (coaches and media)
- 2000: Stuart Schweigert, DB, Purdue (coaches and media)[1]
- 2001: Anthony Davis, RB, Wisconsin (coaches and media)
- 2002: Maurice Clarett, RB, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 2003: Laurence Maroney, RB, Minnesota (coaches and media) and Steve Breaston, WR, Michigan (coaches)
- 2004: Mike Hart, RB, Michigan (coaches and media)
- 2005: Tyrell Sutton, RB, Northwestern (coaches and media)
- 2006: P. J. Hill, RB, Wisconsin (coaches and media)
- 2007: Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois (coaches and media)
- 2008: Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 2009: Chris Borland, LB, Wisconsin (coaches and media)
- 2010: James White, RB, Wisconsin (coaches and media)
- 2011: Braxton Miller, QB, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 2012: Deion Barnes, DE, Penn State (coaches and media)
- 2013: Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn State (coaches and media)
- 2014: J.T. Barrett, QB, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 2015: Jabrill Peppers, S/RB, Michigan (coaches and media)
- 2016: Mike Weber, RB, Ohio State (coaches and media)
- 2017: Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
- 2018: Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue
Dave McClain / Hayes–Schembechler Coach of the Year
From 1986 through 2010, this award was dedicated in honor of Dave McClain, who served as the Wisconsin Badgers head coach from 1978 to 1985. Recipients were selected by the media. The coaches selected a separate award from 1982 to 1991. When the coaches resumed selecting a coach of the year in 2011, it was named for the first two recipients of the Big Ten Coach of the year, Bo Schembechler and Woody Hayes, as the Hayes–Schembechler coach of the year.
- 1972: Bo Schembechler, Michigan
- 1973: Woody Hayes, Ohio State
- 1974: Denny Stolz, Michigan State
- 1975: Woody Hayes, Ohio State
- 1976: Bo Schembechler, Michigan
- 1977: Darryl Rogers, Michigan State
- 1978: Jim Young, Purdue
- 1979: Earle Bruce, Ohio State
- 1980: Bo Schembechler, Michigan
- 1981: Hayden Fry, Iowa
- 1982: Dennis Green, Northwestern (media) and Bo Schembechler, Michigan (coaches)
- 1983: Mike White, Illinois (media and coaches)
- 1984: Leon Burtnett, Purdue (media and coaches)
- 1985: Bo Schembechler, Michigan (media and coaches)
- 1986: Bill Mallory, Indiana (media and coaches)
- 1987: Bill Mallory, Indiana (media) and George Perles, Michigan State (coaches)
- 1988: John Mackovic, Illinois (media and coaches)
- 1989: John Mackovic, Illinois (media) and Bo Schembechler, Michigan (coaches)
- 1990: Hayden Fry, Iowa (media and coaches)
- 1991: Gary Moeller, Michigan (media) and Hayden Fry, Iowa (coaches)
- 1992: Gary Moeller, Michigan
- 1993: Barry Alvarez, Wisconsin
- 1994: Joe Paterno, Penn State
- 1995: Gary Barnett, Northwestern
- 1996: Gary Barnett, Northwestern
- 1997: Joe Tiller, Purdue
- 1998: Barry Alvarez, Wisconsin
- 1999: Glen Mason, Minnesota
- 2000: Randy Walker, Northwestern
- 2001: Ron Turner, Illinois
- 2002: Kirk Ferentz, Iowa
- 2003: John L. Smith, Michigan State
- 2004: Kirk Ferentz, Iowa
- 2005: Joe Paterno, Penn State
- 2006: Bret Bielema, Wisconsin
- 2007: Ron Zook, Illinois
- 2008: Joe Paterno, Penn State
- 2009: Kirk Ferentz, Iowa
- 2010: Mark Dantonio, Michigan State
- 2011: Brady Hoke, Michigan (media and coaches)
- 2012: Bill O'Brien, Penn State (media and coaches)
- 2013: Mark Dantonio, Michigan State (media and coaches)
- 2014: Jerry Kill, Minnesota (media and coaches)
- 2015: Kirk Ferentz, Iowa (media and coaches)
- 2016: James Franklin, Penn State (media) and Paul Chryst, Wisconsin (coaches)
- 2017: Paul Chryst, Wisconsin (media and coaches)
- 2018: Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern (media and coaches)
Griese–Brees Quarterback of the Year
Award started in 2011, named in honor of Purdue's Bob Griese and Drew Brees.
- 2011: Russell Wilson, Wisconsin
- 2012: Braxton Miller, Ohio State
- 2013: Braxton Miller, Ohio State
- 2014: J. T. Barrett, Ohio State
- 2015: Connor Cook, Michigan State
- 2016: J. T. Barrett, Ohio State
- 2017: J. T. Barrett, Ohio State
- 2018: Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State
Ameche–Dayne Running Back of the Year
Award started in 2011, named in honor of Wisconsin's Alan Ameche and Ron Dayne.
- 2011: Montee Ball, Wisconsin
- 2012: Montee Ball, Wisconsin
- 2013: Carlos Hyde, Ohio State
- 2014: Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin
- 2015: Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State
- 2016: Saquon Barkley, Penn State
- 2017: Saquon Barkley, Penn State
- 2018: Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
Tatum–Woodson Defensive Back of the Year
Award started in 2011, named in honor of Ohio State's Jack Tatum and Purdue's Rod Woodson.
- 2011: Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska
- 2012: Micah Hyde, CB, Iowa
- 2013: Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State
- 2014: Kurtis Drummond, S, Michigan State
- 2015: Desmond King, CB, Iowa
- 2016: Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
- 2017: Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa
- 2018: Amani Hooker, S, Iowa
Butkus–Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year
Award started in 2011, named in honor of Illinois' Dick Butkus and Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald.
- 2011: Lavonte David, Nebraska
- 2012: Michael Mauti, Penn State
- 2013: Chris Borland, Wisconsin
- 2014: Mike Hull, Penn State
- 2015: Joe Schobert, Wisconsin
- 2016: Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
- 2017: Josey Jewell, Iowa
- 2018: Devin Bush, Michigan
Richter–Howard Receiver of the Year
Award began in 2011 and is named in honor of Wisconsin's Pat Richter and Michigan's Desmond Howard.
- 2011: Marvin McNutt, Iowa
- 2012: Allen Robinson, Penn State
- 2013: Allen Robinson, Penn State
- 2014: Tony Lippett, Michigan State
- 2015: Aaron Burbridge, Michigan State
- 2016: Austin Carr, Northwestern
- 2017: D. J. Moore, Maryland
- 2018: Rondale Moore, Purdue
Kwalick–Clark Tight End of the Year
Award began in 2011 and is named in honor of Penn State's Ted Kwalick and Iowa's Dallas Clark.
- 2011: Drake Dunsmore, Northwestern
- 2012: Jacob Pedersen, Wisconsin
- 2013: Devin Funchess, Michigan
- 2014: Maxx Williams, Minnesota
- 2015: Jake Butt, Michigan
- 2016: Jake Butt, Michigan
- 2017: Troy Fumagalli, Wisconsin
- 2018: T. J. Hockenson, Iowa
Bakken–Andersen Kicker of the Year
Award began in 2011 and is named in honor of Wisconsin's Jim Bakken and Michigan State's Morten Andersen.
- 2011: Brett Maher, Nebraska
- 2012: Brett Maher, Nebraska and Jeff Budzien, Northwestern
- 2013: Jeff Budzien, Northwestern
- 2014: Brad Craddock, Maryland
- 2015: Griffin Oakes, Indiana
- 2016: Emmit Carpenter, Minnesota
- 2017: Griffin Oakes, Indiana
- 2018: Chase McLaughlin, Illinois
Eddleman–Fields Punter of the Year
Award began in 2011 and is named in honor of Illinois' Dwight Eddleman and Michigan State's Brandon Fields.
- 2011: Brett Maher, Nebraska
- 2012: Will Hagerup, Michigan
- 2013: Cody Webster, Purdue
- 2014: Peter Mortell, Minnesota
- 2015: Sam Foltz, Nebraska
- 2016: Cameron Johnston, Ohio State
- 2017: Ryan Anderson, Rutgers
- 2018: Will Hart, Michigan
Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year
Award began in 2015 and is named in honor of Nebraska's Johnny Rodgers and Iowa's Tim Dwight.[4]
- 2015: William Likely, Maryland
- 2016: Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
- 2017: Saquon Barkley, Penn State
- 2018: Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Iowa
Awards by team
Team | Number of awards |
---|---|
Illinois | 16 |
Indiana | 9 |
Iowa | 35 |
Maryland | 3 |
Michigan | 50 |
Michigan State | 22 |
Minnesota | 9 |
Nebraska | 6 |
Northwestern | 14 |
Ohio State | 59 |
Penn State | 32 |
Purdue | 15 |
Rutgers | 1 |
Wisconsin | 40 |
See also
- Chicago Tribune Silver Football
References
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