Jackrabbit Football Team Awards Handed Out

BROOKINGS, S.D. – Taryn Christion and Christian Rozeboom were each honored for the third time with most valuable player awards at the South Dakota State University football team’s annual banquet over the weekend. Earning the Adam Timmerman Award as offensive team MVP was wide receiver Cade Johnson. The Adam Vinatieri Award for special teams MVP was presented to punter Brady Hale. Fellow senior Dalton Cox was selected by his teammates and coaches as the recipient of three different awards, including repeating as the Josh Ranek Effort Award honoree. An Aberdeen native, Cox also was tabbed as the recipient of the Winston Wright Servant/Humility Award for his community service efforts and was named the winner of the Scholar-Athlete Award after compiling a perfect 4.0 grade-point average throughout his collegiate career. And Scout team player of the year honors were presented to Ryan Van Marel (defense), Michael Morgan (offense) and Michael Griffin (special teams) for their efforts on the practice field. South Dakota State finished the 2018 season with a 10-3 overall record and made their second consecutive appearance in the FCS playoff semifinals. The Jackrabbits are currently in the midst of spring practices and will host their annual spring game April 13.