Jan. 21, 2016
RENO, Nev. - Ian Seau, who capped his career as one of the most productive defensive ends in school history earned the Golden Helmet award as the Nevada football team's most valuable player during the 2015 season, head coach Brian Polian announced.
Seau was also named the team's Outstanding Defensive Player while sophomore running back James Butler earned the Outstanding Offensive Player award. Brent Zuzo was the team's Outstanding Special Teams Player.
Seau finished the season with 10.0 sacks, which is tied for the fifth most sacks in a single season in program history, and finished his career with 18.5 sacks, sixth-most in the Pack record book. He had eight 100-yard rushing games and closed his sophomore season with 207 carries for 1,342 total rushing yards, 6.5 average yards per carry and 10 touchdowns.
The complete list of team awards:
Golden Helmet Award (MVP)
Ian Seau
Outstanding Offensive Player
James Butler
Outstanding Defensive Player
Ian Seau
Outstanding Special Teams Player
Brent Zuzo
Newcomer of the Year
Asauni Rufus and Dameon Baber
Striker Award
Lenny Jones
Basalite Big Blocker
Austin Corbett
Full-Speed Effort Award
Don Jackson, Offense
Jordan Dobrich, Defense
Scout Team Players of the Year
Brett Kokesh, Offense
Gabe Sewell, Defense
Captains' Award
Austin Corbett
Don Jackson
Lenny Jones
Jordan Dobrich
Player of the Week Awards:
Dameon Baber (MWC Defensive Player of the Week, twice)
Brent Zuzo (MWC Special Teams Player of the Week, twice)
Ian Seau (MWC Defensive Player of the Week)
James Butler (MWC Offensive Player of the Week)
