
At the annual team banquet the Ephs hand out five special awards to deserving team members and announce the names of the captains for the upcoming season.
BELVIDERE BROOKS MEMORIAL AWARD
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| Simon Kloeckner '10 Offensive Guard |
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
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| Mike McGuire '10 Offensive 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
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| Chris Cameron '13 Linebacker |
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
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| Nick Caro '10 Wide Receiver |
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
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| Will Cronin DB/Punter |
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.
2010 FOOTBALL CAPTAINS
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| Bryce Bennett '11 Wide Receiver | Jon Carroll '11 | Dylan Schultz '11 |