The University of Akron Athletics
2007-08 STUDENT ATHLETE AWARDS
Jim Schonover Team GPA Award
Fall 2007: Volleyball (3.392)
Spring 2008: TBD
James Horrigan Male Athlete of the Year
Recipient: Corey Sipos (Soccer)
Other Nominees: Jabari Arthur (Football); Cedrck Middleton (Basketball); Auston Papay (Track & Field)
Caroline J. Pardee Female Athlete of the Year
Recipient: Stevi Large (Track & Field)
Other Nominees: Kara Murphy (Basketball); Megan Reinking (Rifle); Krystin Wilson (Soccer)
Bob Linton Male Student-Athlete Award
Recipient: Elliot Bradbrook (Soccer)
Bob Linton Female Student-Athlete Award
Recipient: Krystin Wilson (Soccer)
Other Nominees: Jessica Deville (Basketball); Karan McCaulley (Swimming); Katrina Moffett (Softball); Christina Swierz (Softball)
NCAA Leadership Conference Representative
Recipient: Kerry Langworthy (Tennis)
AutoMart.Com Student-Athletes of the Month
September - MALE: Reggie Corner (Football) FEMALE: Britni Back (Soccer)
October - MALE: Jabari Arthur (Football) FEMALE: Cassie Schenck (Cross Country)
November - MALE: Steve Zakuani (Soccer) FEMALE: Julie DeBrita (Rifle)
December - MALE: Jeremiah Wood (Basketball) FEMALE: Sarah Tokodi (Basketball)
January - MALE: Cadeau Kelley (Track & Field) FEMALE: Stevi Large (Track & Field)
February - MALE: Cedrick Middleton (Basketball) FEMALE: Kara Murphy (Basketball)
March - MALE: Auston Papay (Track & Field) FEMALE: Stevi Large (Track & Field)
April - MALE: Doug McNulty (Baseball) FEMALE: Lisa McClean (Track & Field)
BASEBALL
Dec 13, 2007 – Kurt Davidson & Doug McNulty named preseason All MAC by Rivals.com.
Feb 18, 2007 – Kurt Davidson named the top catcher in the MAC by Baseball America and also mentioned
as one of the top three power hitters in the conference by CollegiateBaseballInsider.com.
Feb 27, 2008 – Frank Turocy named Great Lakes Region Top Performer of the Week by InsidePitching.com.
Mar 03, 2008 – Kurt Davidson was one of 32 catchers named to the 2008 Coleman Company-Johnny Bench Award watch list, as voted on by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission.
Mar 14, 2008 – Drew Turocy named MAC East Pitcher of the Week.
Apr 21, 2008 – Zach Yike named MAC East Pitcher of the Week.
Apr 21, 2008 – Doug McNulty named MAC East Player of the Week.
May 05, 2008 – Kurt Davidson named MAC East Player of the Week.
May 21, 2008 – Kurt Davidson named unanimous first team All-MAC.
June 12, 2008 – Kevin Haas named Academic All-MAC.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Oct 02, 2007 – Jeremiah Wood one of 10 named preseason All-MAC by the MAC Media Association.
Nov 18, 2007 – Nick Dials and Jeremiah Wood named to BP Top of the World Classic All-Tournament Team.
Dec 03, 2007 – Cedrick Middleton named MAC East Division Player of the Week.
Dec 17, 2007 – Nate Linhart named MAC East Division Player of the Week.
Mar 12, 2008 – Jeremiah Wood named second team All-MAC by the league's coaches. Nick Dials named honorable mention.
Mar 12, 2008 – Steve McNees named the MAC All-Freshman Team.
Mar 15, 2008 – Jeremiah Wood named to the MAC All-Tournament Team.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Oct 03, 2007 – Sarah Tokodi one of 10 named preseason All-MAC by the MAC Media Association.
Nov 29, 2007 – Sarah Tokodi named MAC Female Student-Athlete of the Week.
Dec 10, 2007 – Sarah Tokodi named MAC East Player of the Week.
Dec 17, 2007 – Sarah Tokodi named MAC East Player of the Week.
Feb 14, 2008 – Riana Miller named MAC Female Student-Athlete of the Week.
Mar 08, 2008 – Kara Murphy named third team All-MAC by the league's coaches.
Mar 08, 2008 – Kara Murphy and Keyla Snowden named to the MAC All-Freshman Team.
CROSS COUNTRY
Oct 27, 2007 – Cassie Schenck named first team All-MAC placing 4th at 2007 Championship. Sediah Erskine (8th), Larisa Arcip (10th) and Kim Lorentz (13th) named second team All-MAC.
Oct 27, 2007 – Jason Headman named first team All-MAC placing 6th at 2007 Championship. Andy Morgan (11th) named second team All-MAC.
Nov 01, 2007 – Larisa Arcip and Olivia Jaworek named Academic All-MAC.
2007 Akron Cross Country Team Awards
Most Valuable Performer – Male: Jason Headman
Most Valuable Performer – Female: Sediah Erskine
Newcomer of the Year – Male: Andy Morgan
Newcomer of the Year – Female: Cassie Schenck
Most Improved – Male: David Marchione
Most Improved – Female: Kim Lorentz
FOOTBALL
Sep 03, 2007 – Reggie Corner named MAC East Division Defensive Player of the Week.
Sep 17, 2007 – John Mackey named MAC East Division Defensive Player of the Week.
Sep 24, 2007 – Brion Stokes named MAC East Division Defensive Player of the Week.
Oct 08, 2007 – Jabari Arthur named MAC East Division Co-Offensive Player of the Week.
Oct 08, 2007 – Andre Jones named MAC East Division Co-Special Teams Player of the Week.
Oct 11, 2007 – Jabari Arthur named Midseason second team All-American WR by Phil Steele Magazine.
Oct 11, 2007 – Andre Jones named Midseason second team All-American punt returner by SportsIllustratd.com.
Oct 11, 2007 – Jabari Arthur (WR), Andre Jones (PR), Brion Stokes (LB) and Davanzo Tate (CB) named Midseason first team All-MAC by Phil Steele Magazine. Reggie Corner (CB) and Bryan Williams (KOR) named Midseason third team All-MAC by Phil Steele Magazine.
Nov 12, 2007 – Alex Allen named MAC East Division Offensive Player of the Week.
Nov 12, 2007 – Bryan Williams named MAC East Division Special Teams Player of the Week.
Nov 25, 2007 – Andre Jones named MAC Report Online Defensive Player of the Week.
Nov 27, 2007 – Jabari Arthur (WR) and Reggie Corner (DB) named first team All-MAC. Chris Kemme (OL), Brion Stokes (LB) and Almondo Sewell (DL) named second team All-MAC. Bryan Williams (RB and RS), Kevin Grant (LB) and John Mackey (DB) named third team All-MAC.
Dec 01, 2007 – Almondo Sewell named Scout.com Honorable Mention Freshman All-American.
Dec 07, 2007 – Jabari Arthur (WR), Reggie Corner (DB) and Bryan Williams (KR) named All-MAC by Rivals.com.
Dec 07, 2007 – Almondo Sewell named The Sporting News Honorable Mention Freshman All-American.
Dec 10, 2007 – Jabari Arthur named fourth team All-American WR by Phil Steele Magazine.
Dec 10, 2007 – Jabari Arthur (WR), Reggie Corner (CB), Bryan Williams (KR) and Andre Jones (PR) named first team All-MAC by Phil Steele Magazine. Davanzo Tate (CB) and Igor Iveljic (PK) named second team All-MAC by Phil Steele Magazine. Brion Stokes (LB) named third team All-MAC by Phil Steele Magazine. Chris Kemme (OL) and Almondo Sewell (DL) named honorable mention All-MAC by Phil Steele Magazine.
Jan 03, 2008 – John Mackey named to ESPN's All-Mayday Team.
Jan 07, 2008 – Jabari Arthur invited to play in the 2008 Hula Bowl (Jan. 12) and Nate Robinson invited to play in the 2008 East West Shrine Game (Jan. 19).
Dec. 9, 2007 – 2007 Akron Football Team Awards
Most Valuable Lineman – Offense: Chris Kemme
Most Valuable Lineman – Defense: Almondo Sewell
Most Valuable Back – Offense: Bryan Williams
Most Valuable Back (secondary & linebackers) – Defense: Reggie Corner
Academic Award: Brian Flaherty
Weight Lifter of the Year: Jabari Arthur
Reid Blair Award (Most Points Scored in a Season): Igor Iveljic
Most Improved Player – Offense: Kris Kasparek
Most Improved Player – Defense: Parris McNeal
Most Improved Player – Special Teams: Amin Kabir
Scout Team Player of the Year – Offense: Paul Simkovich
Scout Team Player of the Year – Defense: Mike Thomas
“Gung Ho” Special Teams Player of the Year: Andre Jones
Doc Smith Award for Outstanding Senior on Offense: Mike Schepp
Doc Smith Award for Outstanding Senior on Defense: John Mackey
John Heisman Award (unsung player w/ great intangibles & leadership): Davanzo Tate
Fred Sefton Award for Offensive Performance: Jabari Arthur
Fred Sefton Award for Defensive Performance: Brion Stokes
MEN’S GOLF
Oct 03, 2007 – Colin Clemente named MAC Men's Golfer of the Week.
May 04, 2008 – Colin Clemente named first team All-MAC.
May 04, 2008 – Colin Clemente named MAC All-Tournament.
May 28, 2008 – Colin Clemente named Academic All-MAC.
July 10, 2008 - Colin Clemente named NCAA Academic All-American
RIFLE
Feb 23, 2008 – Megan Reinking and Julie DeBrita named first team All-WIRC Smallbore. Cody Shields and Rebecca Gerevics named second team All-WIRC Smallbore.
Feb 23, 2008 – Megan Reinking and Rebecca Gerevics named first team All-WIRC Air Rifle. Cody Shields and Michael Tokarz named second team WIRC All-Air Rifle.
Mar 01, 2008 – Megan Reinking named second team All-Mid-Atlantic Conference Smallbore and honorable mention All-MAC Air Rifle. Julie DeBrita named honorable mention All-MAC Air Rifle.
Mar 19, 2008 – April Engle, Andrew Castano, Michael Tokarz, Rebecca Gerevics and Brittany Jones named to the Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) All-Academic team.
MEN’S SOCCER
Sep 02, 2007 – Corey Sipos named the Defensive MVP of the 2007 Westfield Insurance Cup.
Sep 02, 2007 – Anthony Ampaipitakwong named the Offensive MVP and given the Sportsmanship Award of the 2007 Westfield Insurance Cup.
Sep 02, 2007 – Corey Sipos, Anthony Ampaipitakwong, Devin McKenney, Steve Zakuani, Elliot Bradbrook and Steve Kalan named to the 2007 Westfield Insurance Cup Men's All-Tournament Team.
Sep 03, 2007 – Anthony Ampaipitakwong named MAC Player of the Week.
Sep 09, 2007 – Corey Sipos and Ben Zemanski named to the All-Tournament Team at Wake Forest Invitational.
Sep 17, 2007 – Elliot Bradbrook named MAC Player of the Week.
Oct 22, 2007 – Corey Sipos named to the National Team of the Week by College Soccer News, Soccer America and Top Drawer Soccer.
Oct 26, 2007 – Elliot Bradbrook named MAC Male Student-Athlete of the Week.
Nov 01, 2007 – Elliot Bradbrook and Ossie Michalsen named first team CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 4.
Nov 05, 2007 – Steve Zakuani named MAC Player of the Week.
Nov 16, 2007 – Corey Sipos named MAC Player of the Year.
Nov 16, 2007 – Steve Zakuani named MAC Newcomer of the Year.
Nov 16, 2007 – Caleb Porter named MAC Coach of the Year.
Nov 16, 2007 – Corey Sipos, Ossie Michalsen, Elliot Bradbrook, Evan Bush, Steve Kalan, Matt Tutich, Steve Zakuani and Anthony Ampaipitakwong named first team All-MAC. Pablo Moreira named second team All-MAC.
Nov 18, 2007 – Devin McKenney, Corey Sipos, Steve Zakuani and Ben Zemanski named MAC All-Tournament team.
Nov 20, 2007 – Elliot Bradbrook named second team CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America.
Nov 27, 2007 – Elliot Bradbrook, Ossie Michalsen and Steve Kalan named Academic All-MAC.
Dec 13, 2007 – Corey Sipos and Steve Zakuani named first team NSCAA All-Great Lake Region. Anthony Ampaipitakwong named second team NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region. Elliot Bradbrook named third team NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region.
Dec 14, 2007 – Corey Sipos named third team All-American by College Soccer News.
Dec 21, 2007 – Anthony Ampaipitakwong and Steve Zakuani named second team All-Freshman by College Soccer News.
Jan 04, 2008 – Corey Sipos invited to participate in MLS Combine.
Feb 11, 2008 – Blair Gavin one of 23 players to participate in the U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team training camp.
2007 Akron Men's Soccer Team Awards
Most Valuable Player: Sorey Sipos
Bill Parry High Scorer Award: Steve Zakuani
Stu Parry Sportsmanship Award: Ben Zemanski
Most Improved Player: Elliot Bradbrook
Larry Temp Outstanding Defensive Player: Corey Sipos
Captains Award: Corey Sipos
Newcomers of the Year: Steve Zakuani and Anthony Ampaipitakwong
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Sep 02, 2007 – Britni Back named Offensive MVP of the 2007 Westfield Insurance Cup.
Sep 02, 2007 – Kathy Tegge named Defensive MVP of the 2007 Westfield Insurance Cup.
Sep 02, 2007 – Britni Back, Jessica Fix, Donna Swift and Kathy Tegge named to the 2007 Westfield Insurance Cup All-Tournament Team.
Sep 17, 2007 – Britni Back named MAC Player of the Week.
Nov 08, 2007 – Krystin Wilson named first team All-MAC.
Nov 16, 2007 – Krystin Wilson and Giavonna Ferraro named Academic All-MAC.
Spring – Krystin Wilson named All-Ohio Second Team and Academic All-Ohio Second Team by NSCAA Ohio College Soccer Association.
SOFTBALL
Mar 04, 2008 – Christina Swierz named MAC East Division Pitcher of the Week.
May 28, 2008 – Christina Swierz named Academic All-MAC.
SWIMMING & DIVING
Feb 23, 2008 – Stephanie Zielinski named second team All-MAC.
Mar 05, 2008 – Stephanie Zielinski and Katie Carter named Academic All-MAC.
2007 Akron Swimming & Diving Team Awards
Denianne Bland Senior Award: Karan McCaulley
Coaches Award: Emily Bulkowski
Student-Athlete Award (highest GPA): Madelyn Robinson (3.97)
Most Improved: Melissa Gary
Most Valuable: Stephanie Zielinski
Captains Awards: Karan McCaulley and Emily Bulkowski
TENNIS
Apr 25, 2008 – Tanyaradzwa Gombera named second team All-MAC.
Apr 25, 2008 – Tanyaradzwa Gombera named MAC Leann Grimes Sportsmanship Award winner.
Aug 06, 2008 – Named ITA All-Academic Team.
Aug 06, 2008 – Alyssa Carlson, Kerry Langworthy, Amy Sherlock named ITA Scholar-Athletes.
TRACK & FIELD (Indoor)
Jan 14, 2008 – Cadeau Kelley named MAC Male Field Performer of the Week.
Jan 14, 2008 – Stevi Large named MAC Female Field Performer of the Week.
Jan 28, 2008 – Stevi Large named MAC Female Field Performer of the Week.
Feb 04, 2008 – Mike McCall named MAC Male Field Performer of the Week.
Feb 18, 2008 – Auston Papay named MAC Male Field Performer of the Week.
Mar 01, 2008 – Stevi Large named MAC Female Field Performer of the Year.
Mar 01, 2008 – Dennis Mitchell named MAC Women's Coach of the Year.
Mar 01, 2008 – Stevi Large (weight throw) and Brittany Hocker (200m) named first team All-MAC. Larisa Arcip (mile) and Jessica Miller Hafner (pole vault) named second team All-MAC.
Mar 01, 2008 – Cadeau Kelley (long & triple jumps), Anthony Thomas (200m), Mike Uhle (pole vault) and Daniel Kinsey (heptathlon) named first team All-MAC. Zach Harper (60mH), Mike McCall (high jump) and Auston Papay (shot put) named second team All-MAC.
Mar 01, 2008 – Stevi Large (weight throw) named 2008 U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Great Lakes Region Field Performer of the Year for the NCAA Division I indoor season.
Mar 14, 2008 – Stevi Large (weight throw) and Auston Papay (shot put) earned All-American. Large placed 5th at the 2008 NCAA Indoors and Papay was eighth in the shot put.
Mar 19, 2008 – Jessica Miller Hafner, Carrie Kayes, Mike Baraona, Weston Lott and Joe Mummert named Academic All-MAC.
2008 Akron Indoor Track and Field Team Awards
Coaches Award (applies for entire 2008 seasons) – Ryan Jones, Crystal Goldsmith Dunn, Jessica Miller Hafner
MVP – Women: Stevi Large – Men: Cadeau Kelley
Most Improved – Women: Shamara McDavid – Men: Mike McCall
Newcomer of the Year – Women: Cassie Schenck – Men: Mike Uhle
Captains (applies for entire 2008 seasons): Women: Jen Osborn, Stevi Large, Kirsten English – Men: Cadeau Kelley, Auston Papay, Ryan Jones
TRACK & FIELD (Outdoor)
Apr 07, 2008 – Auston Papay named MAC Male Field Performer of the Week.
Apr 14, 2008 – Cadeau Kelley named MAC Male Field Performer of the Week.
Apr 14, 2008 – LaTalia Jones named MAC Female Track Performer of the Week.
Apr 21, 2008 – Ryan Jones named MAC Male Field Performer of the Week.
Apr 21, 2008 – Stevi Large named MAC Female Field Performer of the Week.
May 06, 2008 – Larisa Arcip named MAC Female Track Performer of the Week.
May 06, 2008 – Cadeau Kelley named MAC Male Field Performer of the Week.
May 06, 2008 – Niesha Kelly named MAC Female Field Performer of the Week.
May 12, 2008 – Tyler Sweet named MAC Male Field Performer of the Week.
May 17, 2008 – Stevi Large named MAC Female Field Performer of the Year.
May 17, 2008 – Cadeau Kelley named MAC Male Field Performer of the Year.
May 17, 2008 – Dennis Mitchell named MAC Men's and Women's Coach of the Year.
May 17, 2008 – Larisa Arcip (1500m), Carol Eckerly (10,000m), Jessica Miller Hafner (pole vault), Stevi Large (hammer & discus), Kim Lorentz (5,000m), Brittany Hocker (200m) and Cassie Schenck (steeplechase) named first team All-MAC. Niesha Kelly (long jump), Jen Osborn (heptathlon) and Valerie Wert (discus) named second team All-MAC.
May 17, 2008 – Aaron Dobson (200m), Cadeau Kelley (long & triple jumps), Tyler Sweet (javelin) and Mike Uhle (pole vault) named first team All-MAC. Ryan Jones (high jump), K.C. LaCross (400mH), Weston Lott (decathlon), Auston Papay (discus) and Anthony Thomas (200m) named second team All-MAC.
June 09, 2008 – Cadeau Kelley named USTFCCA Great Lakes Region Male Field Performer of the Year. Dennis Mitchell named USTFCCA Great Lakes Region Women's Head Coach of the Year.
June 04, 2008 – Larisa Arcip (1500), Carrie Kayes (pole vault), Cadeau Kelley (long jump), Stevi Large (hammer), and Auston Papay (discus) named All-Mideast Region.
June 11, 2008 – Larisa Arcip, Jessica Miller Hafner, Niesha Kelly, Valerie Wert, Mike Baraona and Weston Lott named Academic All-MAC.
June 12, 2008 – Cadeau Kelley earned All-American, placing seventh in the long jump at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
June 13, 2008 – Stevi Large earned All-American, placing eighth in the hammer at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
2008 Akron Outdoor Track and Field Team Awards
Coaches Award (applies for entire 2008 seasons) – Ryan Jones, Crystal Goldsmith Dunn, Jessica Miller Hafner
MVP – Women: Stevi Large – Men: Cadeau Kelley
Most Improved – Women: Carol Eckerly – Men: Anthony Dobson
Newcomer of the Year – Women: Kim Lorentz – Men: Tyler Sweet
Captains (applies for entire 2008 seasons): Women: Jen Osborn, Stevi Large, Kirsten English – Men: Cadeau Kelley, Auston Papay, Ryan Jones
VOLLEYBALL
Aug 25, 2007 – Jennifer Stewart named MVP of the Temple Invitational.
Aug 25, 2007 – Jennifer Stewart, Brionna Patterson and Elizabeth Martin named Temple Invitational All-Tournament Team.
Sep 01, 2007 – Brionna Patterson and Kara Smith named Akron’s 2007 Sheraton Hilton Invitational All-Tournament Team.
Sep 08, 2007 – Jess Antosz and Kara Smith named to NC State Wolfpack Invitational All-Tournament Team.
Sep 09, 2007 – Jess Antosz named MAC East Player of the Week.
Sep 15, 2007 – Jess Antosz named to Charleston Invitational All-Tournament Team.
Nov. 12, 2007 - Jess Antosz named MAC East Player of the Week.
