To conclude our look at the 2014 season, we will now announce the award winners for the year. Congratulations to the winners: 2014 Most Valuable Player Award Winners - Marshall Oetting and Micah Oetting: Marshall and Micah are both named as recipients of the Most Valuable Player Award, the first case of co-MVPs in franchise history. Both twin brothers were very crucial to the Hooligans' success this year. Let's take a look at each of their accomplishments: Marshall had a fantastic season in 2014. He dealt well with the media pressure of replacing the legendary Zach Johnston as starting quarterback, providing a steady presence and passing for a league-leading 30 touchdowns on the year which was only 3 shy of tying the franchise single-season record of 33. Marshall also switched to wide receiver at times, making key catches and notching 6 touchdowns along with 3 PATs on the year. He was also solid defensively, coming up with 2 interceptions one of which he returned for a pick 6. Micah also had a stellar season in 2014. He saw time primarily at wide receiver, leading the team and finishing second league-wide with 11 touchdowns along with hauling in 5 PATs. Micah made a significant impact on defense, leading the league with 5 interceptions and tying the franchise single-game record with a 3-INT performance against Bottom of the Fifth in the playoffs. He was also the team's backup QB and performed well, passing for 11 touchdowns on the season and leading the game-winning drive in the championship game. 2014 Breakout Player of the Year Award Winner - Marshall Oetting: Marshall also receives the Breakout Player of the Year Award for the 2014 season, given to the team's most outstanding new player. Marshall's 30 passing TDs are the most by a newcomer in Hooligan history. 2014 Defensive Player of the Year Award Winner - Micah Oetting: Micah earns the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2014 for his great defensive play. As noted before he led the league with a total of 5 interceptions on the season, and his 3-INT performance against Bottom of the Fifth tied the franchise single game record. Overall he showed solid defensive positioning and made many flag grabs as well. 2014 Individual Performance of the Year Award Winner - Micah Oetting: Micah also earns the Individual Performance of the Year Award for his efforts in the Hooligans' 63-47 semifinal playoff victory over Bottom of the Fifth. Micah had 3 INTs, 2 receiving TDs, a rushing TD, and a passing TD in the match. 2014 Brittany Davis Memorial Award Winner - Angela Martin: For the second time in her storied career Angela wins the Brittany Davis Memorial Award, given to the team's most outstanding female player. She turned in another great season, notching 4 TDs and 2 PATs and using her blazing speed and good hands to make solid gains on offense. Angela etched her name into the Hooligan record books this season by catching her 22nd career TD, giving her sole possession of the all-time franchise touchdown record. 2014 Most Improved Player Award Winner - Dana Ford: Dana receives the Most Improved Player award after a great season in 2014. She hauled in 4 receiving TDs on the year along with 2 PATs, doubling her 2013 totals in both categories. Defensively Dana was solid as well, notching an interception on a PAT. Her attendance was highly dependable throughout the year as she played in all of the team's games, though she was sidelined for the championship game with a knee injury. 2014 Sub of the Year Award Winner - Pat Brooks: Pat receives the 2014 Sub of the Year award, given to the team's best mid-season acquisition. He signed with the Hooligans for their second match of the year against Bottom of the 5th and provided a solid receiving target in the game. Pat notched a total of 5 touchdowns and 5 PATs on the year, and he had a great performance in the championship game with 3 TDs and 2 PATs along with the game-clinching interception. 2014 Heart of the Hooligans Award Winner - Mike Russell: Captain Mike Russell receives the 2014 Heart of the Hooligans Award, given to the player who best exemplifies the spirit of the Hooligans. He was a steady leader for the team all season long, providing solid coaching and encouragement. Captain Russell gave a legendary pep talk before the championship game which pumped up the team and inspired them to victory. Finally, here are this year's award winners for the top 3 individual plays: Gold Play: Herman Mason's game-winning PAT catch, championship game vs Bottom of the 5th - The Hooligans found themselves down 56-49 with 25 seconds to go in the championship game, but the team was about to make arguably the most legendary drive in franchise history. After a few completions on quick out routes picked up the first down, Herm came up huge catching a touchdown which made the score 56-55. The Hooligans made the decision to go for 2 and Herm once again came up with a clutch reception, putting the team up 57-56 which would secure the victory. Silver Play: Angela Martin's long TD run, 65-55 win vs Bottom of the Fifth - The Hooligans desperately needed a win heading into the playoffs, and Angela would give her team a spark in this game. With the team up 43-35 in the 2nd half, Angela caught a short swing pass with the Hooligans around their own 10 yard line. She would then go on to run the entire length of the field, showing her blazing speed and making several great cut moves on her way to the endzone. The TD would be the 21st of her career, tying the franchise record which she would go on to break later in the game. Bronze Play: Lukas Mueller's early interception, 49-42 loss vs Bottom of the Fifth - The Hooligans opened their season against Bottom of the Fifth, playing before a franchise record 7 fans in the first game of a double header. The team won the coin toss and elected to start on defense. The move would quickly pay off as Lukas would use his height to get in good defensive position and intercept a deep pass. The interception gave the Hooligans great field position and they would drive down the field and score to take an early lead. Congratulations to all of the 2014 award winners on their achievement! This concludes our look at the 2014 championship season. Be sure to check back in the fall of 2015 as the Hooligans will enter their 10th season of play and look to defend their title. Until then...ROLL HOOLIGANS!
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