November 19, 2007

2007 Team Awards & 2008 Captains Announced

BELVIDERE BROOKS MEMORIAL AWARD

Patrick Lucey '08, Quarterback

Purchased from a fund established by alumni of the College, friends of Captain Belvidere Brooks '10, who was killed in action at Villesavoye, France, August 21, 1918.  Presented at the close of the football season by the President of the College to the member of the team whose playing during the season has been of the greatest credit to the College. No person shall receive the medal more than once. Awarded by the committee made up of the chairman of the faculty committee on athletics, the head coach and the manager of the team.

MICHAEL D. RAKOV MEMORIAL AWARD

Jim Bierman '08, Center & Andrew DeSalvo '08, Defensive Tackle

Presented in 1957 by the members of Alpha Delta Phi, to be awarded annually to the member of the varsity football team who, in the opinion of his coaches, is the most improved lineman, and who possesses superior qualities of leadership, aggressiveness and determination.

CHARLES DEWOODY SALMON AWARD

Simon Kloeckner '10, Offensive Guard

Presented in 1960 by his former teammates in memory of Captain Charles D. Salmon, USAF, former Little All-American guard and captain of the 1951 Williams College football team, killed in the service of his country. Awarded to that member of the varsity football squad who, in the opinion of the coaching staff, has made the most significant contribution to the varsity football team in his sophomore or first year of eligibility. Presented by the team of 1951 in the sincere hope that it will serve to inspire the recipients in the years to follow to seek the same superior qualities of performance and leadership, which Chuck Salmon exemplified.

DR. EDWARD J. COUGHLIN, JR. BOWL

Jon Pritchard '08

Presented by the Williams Sideline Quarterback Club to that member of the Williams College Football team who in spite of adversity or injury has made an outstanding contribution to the team.


RICHARD J. FARLEY AWARD

Craig Sundberg '08

Presented in honor of Hall of Fame coach Dick Farley to the senior member of the football team who in the opinion of the coaching staff demonstrated the superior qualities of dedication, loyalty and sacrifice for the betterment of the team. Farley coached the Ephs from 1987-2003 and posted five perfect seasons en route to a 114-19.3 (.849) record.

2008 FOOTBALL CAPTAINS

Brian Morrissey '09 & Trevor Powers '09