Dec. 8, 2012
The Sun Devil football team celebrated its 2012 season with student-athletes, staff, alumni, donors, media and fans at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort on Dec. 8.
Master of ceremonies and the Voice of the Sun Devils Tim Healey presided over the event, which included a Ring of Honor ceremony emceed by Brad Steinke, welcome remarks from Vice President of University Athletics Steve Patterson and head football coach Todd Graham, a live auction, dinner and the presentation of 13 different postseason awards.
The two items auctioned off during the dinner were a game ball from the Territorial Cup win and a trip for two to the team’s game vs. Notre Dame in Dallas, which included travel on the team charter and sideline passes, among other things.
The team’s 17 seniors were also recognized for their commitment to the Sun Devil football team.
List of 2012 banquet awards
Pat Tillman Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (Player with outstanding academic achievement)
- Brandon Johnson, linebacker, senior
- Presented by Jean Boyd, senior associate athletic director of student-athlete development
Tim Landers Iron Man Award (Player who has displayed an exemplary work ethic in the weight room, on the field and in the community)
- Carl Bradford, linebacker, redshirt sophomore
- Presented by Shawn Griswold, director of strength and conditioning
Bill Kajikawa Award (Freshman Award)
- D.J. Foster, running back, freshman
- Sponsored by “The Brotherhood”
- Presented by Mike Norvell, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach
Randall McDaniel Outstanding Offensive Lineman
- Evan Finkenberg, offensive tackle, redshirt junior
- Presented by coach Norvell
Wilford “Whizzer” White Outstanding Running Back Award
- Marion Grice, running back, junior
- Presented by coach Norvell
John Jefferson Outstanding Receiver Award
- Chris Coyle, tight end, junior
- Presented by coach Norvell
Danny White Offensive MVP
- Taylor Kelly, quarterback, redshirt sophomore
- Presented by coach Norvell
Curley Culp Outstanding Defensive Lineman Award
- Will Sutton, defensive tackle, redshirt junior
- Presented by Paul Randolph, senior associate head coach, defensive coordinator and defensive line coach
Ron Pritchard Outstanding Linebacker Award
- Brandon Magee, linebacker, redshirt senior
- Presented by coach Randolph
Darren Woodson Outstanding Secondary Award
- Alden Darby, safety, junior
- Presented by coach Randolph
Mike Haynes Defensive MVP
- Will Sutton, defensive tackle, redshirt junior
- Presented by coach Randolph
Babe Alex Demon Special Teams MVP
- Josh Hubner, punter, senior
- Presented by Joe Lorig, special teams coordinator and cornerbacks coach
Frank Kush Captains Award
- Keelan Johnson, safety, redshirt senior
- Brandon Magee, linebacker, redshirt senior
- Cameron Marshall, running back, senior
- Andrew Sampson, offensive guard, redshirt senior
- Presented by head coach Todd Graham