The final curtain came down on the 2009 Kansas State football year Sunday with the presentation of the awards.
Named as tri-Players of the Year were Daniel Thomas on offense, Jeffrey Fitzgerald on defense and Corey Adams on special teams.
Named as the Most Improved Wildcats were Tysyn Hartman on defense and Clyde Aufner on offense.
Nick Stringer was named the Top Offensive Lineman, while Fitzgerald won the honor for the Defensive Front Seven.
Other awards included:
OVERACHIEVER (top freshman in strength and conditioning):
Braden Wilson
RED RAIDER (top scout team member):
Sammuel Lamur
SCHOLAR ATHLETE:
Jeron Mastrud
PURPLE PRIDE (top walkon):
Nick Ward
KEN OCHS COURAGE:
Zach Kendall
KEVIN SAUNDERS (never give up):
Grant Gregory
NANCY BENNETT MEMORIAL (representing fight and spirit):
John Houlik
ANTHONY BATES MEMORIAL ( promoting team unity):
Ulla Pomele
JOAN FRIEDERICH (representing team concept):
Carson Coffman
JIM ‘SHORTY’ KLEINAU (representing loyalty):
Collin Klein
COACHES APPRECIATION:
Frank Tracz, Director of Marching Bands