Awards Dinner
Convention Center, Ballroom C
Friday, January 7, 2011

The U.S. Army All-American Awards Dinner presented by the Rotary is the nation’s largest high school football awards dinner, with more than 1,300 attendees. The dinner features U.S. Army Leadership, high school rushing record-holder Ken Hall and other celebrity guests. This entertaining evening celebrates the achievements of the All-Americans and honors our Soldier Heroes returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

During the dinner, the U.S. Army Player of the Year is named and awarded the Ken Hall Trophy, and the Doc Blanchard and Glen Davis awards are presented. The dinner is presented by the Rotary Club of San Antonio, and all proceeds benefit the educational scholarships to the Club, including the Diploma Plus program.

U.S. Army Player of the Year Award (Ken Hall Trophy)
The U.S. Army Player of the Year Award is high school football’s highest honor. It is announced the Friday night before the U.S. Army All-American Bowl each year in San Antonio, Texas at the U.S. Army All-American Awards Dinner. The U.S. Army Bowl Selection Committee analyzes and nominates 16 athletes in November, and the six finalists are announced in early December. These athletes have demonstrated a commitment to excellence on the field and in their daily lives representing the same strengths and values demonstrated by Army Soldiers including loyalty, respect, honor, and integrity. The U.S. Army is proud to present the Ken Hall Trophy to the winner of this award.

Past Winners Include:
2010- Dillon Baxter, RB, USC
2009- Bryce Brown, RB, Tennessee
2008- Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio State
2007- Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
2006- Mitch Mustain, QB, USC
2005- Ryan Perrilloux, QB, Jacksonville State
2004- Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma, Minnesota Vikings
2003- Chris Leak, QB, Florida
2002- Lorenzo Booker, RB, Florida State, Philadelphia Eagles
2001- Kevin Jones, RB, Virginia Tech, Chicago Bears

Doc Blanchard Award and Glenn Davis Award
Felix “Doc” Blanchard, “Mr. Inside” and Glenn Davis, “Mr. Outside” starred in the Army backfield in the 1940s, and are considered college football’s greatest running back tandem. The Blanchard and Davis Awards are given to the two players who best exemplify the U.S. Army’s high standard of excellence in community service, education and athletic distinction. The Blanchard Award is given to a player from the Bowl’s East team, while the Davis Award is given to a player from the Bowl’s West team.

Blanchard Award Past Winners Include:
2010- Mike Hull, LB, Penn State
2009- Donovan Tate, DB, North Carolina
2008- Jonas Gray, RB, Notre Dame
2007- Aaron Nagel, LB, Northwestern
2006- Corey Hobbs, OL, Florida
2005- Jonathan Crompton, QB, Tennessee
2004- Ryan Baker, DL, Miami Dolphins

Davis Award Past Winners Include:
2010- C.J. Mosley, LB, Alabama
2009- Allan Bridgford, QB, California
2008- Dayne Crist, QB, Notre Dame
2007- Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas
2006- Chad Roark, OL, Oklahoma
2005- Mark Sanchez, QB, USC, New York Jets
2004- Jeff Byers, OL, USC

Herman Boone Trophy
The Boone Trophy is awarded to the Bowl’s winning team each year during the postgame ceremony. The award is named after high school coaching pioneer Herman Boone, who was immortalized in the movie “Remember the Titans.”

Past Winners Include:
2010- Jim Streety, WEST, 30-14
2009- Terry Smith, EAST, 30-17
2008- Robert Prunty, EAST, 33-23
2007- Jon Mack, WEST, 24-7
2006- Ted Ginn, Sr., EAST, 27-16
2005- John Barnes, WEST, 35-3
2004- Bob Palko, EAST, 45-28
2003- Reggie Lawrence, EAST, 47-3
2002- Larry Hill, WEST, 26-6
2001- Bob McQueen, WEST, 18-15

National High School Coach of the Year Award (Yoast Award)
The Yoast Award is presented to the nation’s top high school football coach. The award is named after legendary coach Bill Yoast, who along with Coach Herman Boone was immortalized in the movie “Remember the Titans.”

Past Winners Include:
2010- Dale Mueller, Highlands High School (KY)
2009- Matt Logan, Centennial HS (CA)
2008- Roger Barta, Smith Center High School (KS)
2007- John McKissick, Summerville High School (SC)
2006- Gary Joe Kinne, Canton High School (TX)
2005- Todd Dodge, Southlake Carroll High School (TX)
2004- Greg Toal, Don Bosco Prep (NJ)
2003- Bill Gallagher, Perry Traditional Academy (PA)

U.S. Army National Combine Army Strong Award
The Army Strong Award recognizes the U.S. Army National Combine’s top overall performer in both the testing and football drills. This award serves as the event’s MVP award and is the highest honor any underclassmen can receive.

Past Winners Include:
2010- James Wilder, RB/LB, Plant HS, Tampa, FL
2009- Lache Seastrunk, RB, Oregon
2008- Tom Savage, QB, Rutgers
2007- Boubacar Cissoko, DB, Michigan
2006- Caleb King, RB, Georgia
2005- Andre Smith, OL, Alabama, Cincinnati Bengals
2004- Marcus Shavers, DE, Arkansas
2003- Terrail Lambert, DB, Notre Dame, Indianapolis Colts

U.S. Army National Combine Offensive MVP
The Combine Offensive MVP award recognizes the most dominating offensive performer during the skill and position drills at the U.S. Army National Combine.

Past Winners Include:
2010- Jeff Driskel, QB, Hagerty HS, Oviedo, FL
2009- Michael Dyer, RB, Auburn
2008- Josh Adams, WR, UNC
2007- Gerell Robinson, WR, Arizona State
2006- Armando Allen, RB, Notre Dame
2005- Percy Harvin, WR, Florida, Minnesota Vikings
2004- Reggie Fish, WR, Arkansas

U.S. Army National Combine Defensive MVP
The Combine Defensive MVP award recognizes the most dominating defensive performer during the skill and position drills at the U.S. Army National Combine.

Past Winners Include:
2010- Wayne Lyons, DB, Dillard HS, Fort Lauderdale, FL
2009- Owamagbe Odighizuwa, DL, UCLA
2008- Cliff Harris, DB, Oregon
2007- Patrick Johnson, DB, LSU
2006- Brandon Joiner, DL,Texas A&M
2005- Aaron Williams, DL, Tennessee Tech
2004- Michael Ray Garvin, DB/WR, Florida State, Detroit Lions