Feb. 14, 2008
Nearly 200 parents, fans, players, alums, and campus guests attended the Maroons' Annual Football Banquet at the Cloister Club of Ida Noyes Hall on Saturday, February 3, 2008.
The evening included a buffet dinner, a continuous presentation of the 900 DVD photos from last season, the 2007 season highlight DVD, senior introductions and presentation of their game jersey, and player award selections.
The award winners for the 2007 season as selected by their teammates are:
Team Most Valuable Player
Gaby Fernandez, linebacker, senior from Miami, Fla.
Outstanding Offensive Player
Mike Albian, receiver, senior, Darien Ill.
Outstanding Defensive Player
Chris Leamy, cornerback, sophomore, Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Outstanding Special Teams Player
Mike Harriett, defensive back, senior from St. Charles, Ill.
Defensive Rookie Award
Justin Kaderabek, tackle, freshman, Caledonia, Ill.
Offensive Co-Rookie Award:
Tom Parks, running back, Crown Point, Ind.
Clay Wolff, receiver, St. Louis, Mo.
Offensive Scout Team Performer
Dan Mega, receiver, freshman, Oak Park, Ill.
Defensive Scout Team Performer
Steve Tsilimos, cornerback, freshman, Lisbon, Ohio
The 2008 University of Chicago Maroons open up training camp on Saturday, August 23 and open their 2008 campaign by hosting Kenyon College at Stagg Field on Saturday September 13. Kick-off is at noon.
A preseason scrimmage is scheduled for Friday, September 5 vs North Central College. Kick-off time and location to be determined.
The list of Chicago’s 2008 opponents includes two 2007 NCAA Playoff Teams Wabash and Case, both on the road. The home schedule includes Kenyon, Washington University, Macalester College and Oberlin College. |
Dick Maloney
Head Football Coach
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