Updated at 9:41 p.m., Sunday, December 3, 2006
Dickerson named UH's Most Valuable Player
Advertiser Staff
University of Hawai'i football player Ross Dickerson was voted the winner of the Alec Waterhouse Most Valuable Player Award tonight at the team banquet.The MVP was the most prestigious of the awards presented during the annual ceremony at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
Dickerson, a fifth-year senior from Saint Louis School, has played right wideout, right slotback, kick returner and, in Saturday night's game, running back.
Left tackle Tala Esera, who was Colt Brennan's back-side blocker, won the Ben Yee Most Inspirational Award.
The Most Outstanding Warrior awards went to Brennan, who leads the nation with 53 touchdown passes, and running back Nate Ilaoa for offense; defensive ends Ikaika Alama-Francis and Melila Purcell III for defense; and Timo Paepule for special teams.
Center Samson Satele, free safety Leonard Peters and special teams member Michael Malala each received a Captain's Award.
Right tackle Dane Uperesa was named the Scholar-Athlete winner.
Scout awards went to Will Brogan, Ryan Perry and Jayson Rego.
To see Stephen Tsai's live blog from the team banquet click here.
