A few of us ATQers got together and voted on a variety of preseason awards. All in good fun. At the end of the season we'll do it all over again and see how preseason predictions compare to post-season results. Thanks to jtlight, ntrebon, dvieira, PaulSF and Addicted to Quack.
Nominees and winners after the jump...
Most Valuable Player
LeGarrette Blount, Ed Dickson, Jeremiah Masoli, Walter Thurmond III, T.J. Ward
Winner: Jeremiah Masoli
Runner up: LeGarrette Blount
Offensive Player of the Year
LeGarrette Blount, Ed Dickson, Jamere Holland, Jeff Maehl, Jeremiah Masoli
Winner: LeGarrette Blount, Jeremiah Masoli (tie)
Defensive Player of the Year
Casey Matthews, Spencer Paysinger, Walter Thurmond III, Will Tukuafu, T.J. Ward
Winner: Walter Thurmond III
Runner up: Will Tukuafu, T.J. Ward
Offensive Newcomer of the Year (includes '08 red shirts)
Tyrece Gaines, LaMichael James, Diante Jackson, Carson York
Winner: LaMichael James (unanimous)
Defensive Newcomer of the Year (includes '08 red shirts)
Zac Clark, Scott Grady, Bryson Littlejohn, Terrance Montgomery
Winner: Bryson Littlejohn
Runner up: Terrance Montgomery
Freshman Player of the Year
Everett Benyard, Blake Cantu, Michael Clay, Diante Jackson, Jackson Rice
Winner: Jackson Rice
Runner up: Diante Jackson
Most Improved - Offense
Rory Cavaille, Andre Crenshaw, Garrett Embry, Jamere Holland, Jordan Holmes, David Paulson
Winner: Jamere Holland
Runner up: Jordan Holmes
Most Improved - Defense
Brandon Bair, Blake Ferras, Talmadge Jackson III, Casey Matthews, Eddie Pleasant, Kenny Rowe, Javes Lewis
Winner: Brandon Bair
Runner up: Jackson III, Matthews, Rowe, Lewis
Position Coach of the Year
Jerry Azzinaro, Steve Greatwood, Mark Helfrich, John Neal, Don Pellum, Nick Aliotti
Winner: Jerry Azzinaro
Runner up: Steve Greatwood
So, how did we do? If we blew it or nailed it, let us hear about it in the comments. Who are the players you're most looking forward to watch this season and why?