With the conclusion of the 2010 IM Flag Football season, it's time to take one last look back at the Hooligans' season. Here are this year's specially recognized award winners as well as notes on the important contributions of every player throughout the season:
Team MVP - Zach Johnston: Johnston's steady presence at quarterback was key for the Hooligans all season long. He showed great poise in the pocket and awareness in finding open receivers. When blitzed, he was able to use his speed to run from the QB position for huge gains. He demonstrated great leadership in organizing the defense as well and was solid as a pass rusher. Brittany Davis Memorial Award for Outstanding Girl Performance - Thuy Phan: Thuy recorded a sensational season for the Hooligans. She attended every game throughout the year and recorded 5 TDs on offense. Defensively she was a flag-grabbing machine and recorded an interception in the second game of the season against the Phlaming Belly Buttons. Breakout Player of the Year - Josh Ulm: New signee Josh Ulm made an immediate impact for the Hooligans. He was a tall dependable receiver and may very well have led team in receiving TDs. Defensively he also contributed several interceptions. Most Outstanding Sub - Michelle Baumgardner: Michelle returned to the franchise she founded in 2006 for a few games and made a big impact. She scored 2 key TDs on the year - once for the winning score against the Ninety-Fives, and one that put the team ahead late in an eventual loss to the Ragin' Cajun Hot Stixxx. Most Improved Player - Mike Russell: Mathematically speaking, going from 0 career touchdowns to 1 is an infinite improvement. Captain Russell entered the season with much better conditioning having played ultimate frisbee in the fall, and he showed greatly improved pass-catching ability for several key receptions on the year. Zach Milner: Zach was another new signee to the Hooligans and made his presence felt in the league. He brought explosive speed to the team which was an asset on both offense and defense. When he lined up in the backfield he drew the respect of defenses in watching for the handoff. Max Joseph: Max was one of the returning Hooligans from last year. Offensively he was able to stretch plays out with against defenses and he came up with several TD receptions. Defensively his athleticism also helped the Hooligans. Bernard Joseph: While football and track limited his availability this year, Bernard was dominant in the games he played in. His 3-TD performance in the Hooligans' second-round playoff loss kept the team in it the whole way and gave the team a clutch receiver to look for. Steve Lestock: Steve brought his skills from Two Dollar Bill's championship run to the Pigskin Hooligans this year. The veteran came up with several clutch TDs when the Hooligans needed a score. Sarah Mowery: Sarah was on the Hooligans' opening roster after being recruited in the off-season. She proved to be a dependable pass-catcher and caught a TD on a crazy tipped pass in the Hooligans' opening game against the Pebble Creek Punishers. Ali Diallo: A late-season addition to the Hooligans, Ali proved to be a great find with his speed. He contributed to the team right away scoring 3 TDs in the Hooligans' 61-46 victory over the Pebble Creek Punishers. Jeni Bollenbacher: Jeni made a definite impact in her one and only Hooligans appearance. She was a sure-handed receiver and scored a TD and a 1-pt conversion in the Hooligans' 23-19 victory over the Gamecocks. Ryan Noack: Ryan signed midway through the season with the Hooligans after playing for the team the last two years. He provided a tall target on offense which led to several receiving TDs on the year, and he filled in at QB in the absence of Zach Johnston. Ryan also played solid defense, providing tight coverage on opposing receivers. The Hooligans would like to thank all of our players and fans for making this a great season! Be sure to follow along next year as the team goes for the championship yet again...ROLL HOOLIGANS!
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