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Southeastern Conference Football Individual Awards
Coaches and media of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) bestow the following individual awards at the end of each college football season. Player of the Year A single award was issued for the 1933–2001 seasons, except for 1943 when no award was given due to World War II. Starting in 2002, an offensive and defense award is issued each season; a special teams award was added in 2004. In a few instances, different selectors have chosen different recipients, or two players have shared the award. Several players have won the award twice; Herschel Walker was a three-time recipient (1980–1982). Only four defensive players were recognized during the single award era: Georgia safety Jake Scott, Tennessee defensive tackle Reggie White, Alabama linebacker Cornelius Bennett and Auburn defensive tackle Tracy Rocker. Offensive Player of the Year Defensive Player of the Year Special Teams Player of the Year Jacobs Blocking Trophy Given annually to the conference's best blocker. Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Cannon At LSU
Billy may refer to: * Billy (name), a name (and list of people with the name) * Billy (surname), a surname (and list of people with the surname) Animals * Billy (dog), a dog breed * Billy (pigeon), awarded the Dickin Medal in 1945 * Billy (pygmy hippo), a pet of U.S. President Calvin Coolidge * Billy, a young male domestic goat Film * Billy (Black Christmas), Billy (''Black Christmas''), a character from ''Black Christmas'' * Billy (Saw), Billy (''Saw''), a puppet from ''Saw'' * ''Billy: The Early Years'', a 2008 biographical film about Billy Graham Literature * Billy (novel), ''Billy'' (novel), a 1990 novel by Whitley Strieber * ''Billy'', a 2002 biography of Billy Connolly by Pamela Stephenson Music Musicals * Billy (musical), ''Billy'' (musical), a musical based on Billy Liar * ''Billy'', a 1969 Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Gene Allen and Ron Dante Albums * Billy (Samiam album), ''Billy'' (Samiam album) (1992) * Billy (Feedtime album), ''Billy'' (Fee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1935 Southeastern Conference Football Season
The 1935 Southeastern Conference football season was the third season of college football played by the member schools of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and was a part of the 1935 college football season. LSU compiled a 9–2 overall record, with a conference record of 5–0, and were SEC champion. Results and team statistics Key UP final = Rankings from UP sports writers. See 1935 college football rankings PPG = Average of points scored per game PAG = Average of points allowed per game Schedule Week Zero Week One Week Two Week Three Week Four Week Five Week Six Week Seven Week Eight Week Nine Week Ten Week Eleven Postseason All-conference players The following players were recognized as consensus first-team honors from the Associated Press (AP) and United Press (UP) on the 1935 All-SEC football team: * Willie Gen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Kavanaugh
Kenneth William Kavanaugh (November 23, 1916 – January 25, 2007) was an American football player, coach, and scout. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears as an end from 1940 to 1950, except for three seasons during which he served in World War II. He led the league in receiving touchdowns twice and is a member of the NFL 1940s All-Decade Team. He is the Bears' all-time leader in receiving touchdowns, with 50. He retired with the second-most receiving touchdowns in NFL history and was the second to reach 50 touchdowns in NFL history. Kavanaugh played college football at Louisiana State University for the LSU Tigers, where he was named most valuable player of the Southeastern Conference and a consensus All-American in 1939 after leading the nation in receptions and receiving yards. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1963. Early life and college Kavanaugh was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from Lit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1939 Southeastern Conference Football Season
The 1939 Southeastern Conference football season was the seventh season of college football played by the member schools of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and was a part of the 1939 college football season. Tennessee compiled an 10–1 overall record, Georgia Tech compiled an 8–2 overall record, and Tulane complied and 8–1–1 record, with Tennessee and Georgia Tech each having a conference record of 6–0 and Tulane having a conference record of 5–0. The three teams were SEC co-champions. Results and team statistics Key AP final = Rankings from AP sports writers. See 1939 college football rankings PPG = Average of points scored per game PAG = Average of points allowed per game Schedule Week Zero Week One Week Two Week Three Week Four Week Five Week Six Week Seven Week Eight Week Eight Week Nine Week Ten Postseason ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1938 Tennessee Volunteers Football Team
The 1938 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee in the 1938 college football season. Head coach Robert Neyland fielded his third team at Tennessee after returning from active duty in the United States Army. The 1938 Tennessee Volunteers won the school's first national championship and are regarded as one of the greatest teams in SEC and NCAA history. The team was named national champion by NCAA-designated major selectors of Berryman, Billingsley, Boand, Dunkel, College Football Researchers Association, Houlgate, Litkenhous, Poling, Sagarin, Sagarin (ELO-Chess) In 1938, The Vols went 10–0 in the regular season and then shut out fellow unbeaten Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl, 17–0, snapping the Sooners' 14-game win streak and beginning a long winning streak for Neyland. Tennessee finished No. 2 in the final AP Poll. Heisman Trophy winner Davey O'Brien and his undefeated TCU Horned Frogs finished No. 1 in the final AP Poll, winning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Cafego
George Cafego ( ; August 29, 1915 – February 9, 1998) was an American football player and coach of football and baseball. He played college football at the University of Tennessee, earning varsity letters 1937–1939, and professionally in the National Football League (NFL) with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Washington Redskins, and Boston Yanks. He served as the head baseball coach at the University of Wyoming in 1950 and at his alma mater, Tennessee, from 1958 to 1962. Cafego was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1969. Career High school and collegiate career Born in rural Whipple, West Virginia to John Cafego and Mary (Rednock) Cafego, Cafego attended Oak Hill High School in nearby Oak Hill. Cafego was able to finish high school because his brother, Tom Cafego, supported the family by playing professional baseball during the summers and mining coal the rest of the year. He went to the University of Tennessee as a halfback under coach Robert Neyla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1938 Southeastern Conference Football Season
The 1938 Southeastern Conference football season was the sixth season of college football played by the member schools of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and was a part of the 1938 college football season.1938 Tennessee Volunteers football team, Tennessee compiled an 11–0 overall record, with a conference record of 6–0, and were SEC champion. Tennessee was also named national champion by NCAA-designated major selectors of Berryman (QPRS), Berryman, Billingsley Report, Billingsley, Boand System, Boand, Dunkel System, Dunkel, College Football Researchers Association, Houlgate System, Houlgate, Litkenhous, Poling System, Poling, Jeff Sagarin, Sagarin, Sagarin (ELO-Chess) Results and team statistics Key AP final = Rankings from AP sports writers. See 1938 college football rankings PPG = Average of points scored per game PAG = Average of points allowed per game Schedule Week One Week Two Week Three Week Four Week ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1937 Vanderbilt Commodores Football Team
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The 1937 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University during the 1937 college football season. The Commodores were led by Ray Morrison, who served in the third season of his second stint, and fourth overall, as head coach. Vanderbilt went 7–2 with losses to Georgia Tech and Alabama. Members of the Southeastern Conference, the Commodores went 4–2 in conference play. They played their five home games at Dudley Field in Nashville, Tennessee. A hidden ball trick helped Vanderbilt defeat LSU in its first-ever victory over a ranked opponent. Schedule References Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Commodores football seasons Vanderbilt Commodores football The Vanderbilt Commodores football program represents Vanderbilt University in the sport of American football. The Commodores compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) within the Southe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl Hinkle
Carl Columbus Hinkle Jr. (March 3, 1917 – November 15, 1992) was an American college football player who was a stand-out center for the Vanderbilt Commodores football team. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1959. He was drafted in the 11th round of the 1938 NFL draft The 1938 NFL draft was held on December 12, 1937, at the Sherman House Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. The draft consisted of 12 rounds and 110 player selections. It began with the Cleveland Rams using the first overall pick of the draft to selec .... References External links * 1917 births 1992 deaths Sportspeople from Hendersonville, Tennessee American football centers College Football Hall of Fame inductees Players of American football from Tennessee Vanderbilt Commodores football players United States Army Air Forces personnel of World War II United States Army Air Forces officers United States Air Force colonels United States Air Force personnel of the Korean War 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1937 Southeastern Conference Football Season
The 1937 Southeastern Conference football season was the fifth season of college football played by the member schools of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and was a part of the 1937 college football season. 1937 Alabama Crimson Tide football team, Alabama compiled a 9–1 overall record, with a conference record of 6–0, and were SEC champion. Results and team statistics Key AP final = Rankings from AP sports writers. See 1937 college football rankings PPG = Average of points scored per game PAG = Average of points allowed per game Schedule Week One Week Two Week Three Week Four Week Five Week Six Week Seven Week Eight Week Nine Week Ten Week Eleven Postseason All-conference players The following players were recognized as consensus first-team honors from the Associated Press (AP) and United Press (UP) on the 1937 All-SE ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1936 Auburn Tigers Football Team
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The 1936 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 1936 college football season. The Tigers' were led by head coach Jack Meagher in his third season and finished the season with a record of seven wins, two losses and two ties (7–2–2 overall, 4–1–1 in the SEC). Auburn also tied Villanova in the Bacardi Bowl, the first bowl game in the history of the Tigers' program. Walter Gilbert was the team captain. Schedule References Auburn Auburn Tigers football seasons Auburn Tigers football The Auburn Tigers football program represents Auburn University in the sport of American college football. Auburn competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Southeastern Confe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walter Gilbert (American Football)
Walter Beasley Gilbert (February 5, 1915 – August 19, 1979) was an American gridiron football player, best known for playing college football for Auburn. He was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1956. Biography Gilbert grew up in Fairfield, Alabama, and graduated from Darlington School in Rome, Georgia. He earned three varsity letters (1934–1936) playing football at Alabama Polytechnic Institute, officially renamed Auburn University in 1960. Gilbert was selected to All-America teams in 1935 and 1936, and was captain of the 1936 Auburn squad. He starred at center, and also played linebacker. His final season was somewhat hampered by an appendicitis operation he had in December 1935, but he still was voted the "finest team player" in his conference by coaches of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Gilbert concluded his college career by playing in the January 1, 1937, edition of the Bacardi Bowl. Contested in Havana, it ended in a 7–7 tie against Villanova. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
