Michigan State Football Awards Banquet

MSU football players Chris Frey Jr., Felton Davis III and Khari Willis, left, to right, greet each other at MSU's Kellogg Center. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

MSU Athletics Director Mark Hollis speaks during the banquet. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

MSU football players Darrell Stewart Jr., left, and Khari Willis, right, are awarded the Jim Adams (unsung hero) award by wide receivers coach Terrence Samuel. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

Players are applauded at MSU's Kellogg Center. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

MSU defensive tackle Raequan Williams receives the Iron Man Award from Associate Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Tommy Hoke. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

Players and coaches are seated at MSU's Kellogg Center. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

MSU tight end Chase Gianacakos receives the Potsy Ross Scholar Athlete Award from Mandy Chandler, associate director of Student-Athlete Support Services. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

MSU players David Dowell, left, and Felton Davis III, right, receive the Tommy Love Most Improved Player awards from co-offensive coordinator/tight ends coach Jim Bollman. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

MSU's Matt Sokol, left, receives the Clarence Underwood Jr. Sportsmanship Award from Lorenzo Guess, associate coach for Strength and Conditioning. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

MSU running back Gerald Holmes, left, receives the Community Service Award from Elliott Daniels, associate athletic director for Student-Athlete Engagement. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

MSU players linemen Luke Campbell left, and Kenny Willekes, right, receive the Outstanding Under Class Lineman awards from Ron Burton, defensive tackles coach. Rod Stanford/ Special to Detroit News

MSU quarterback Brian Lewerke, left, and defensive back Josiah Scott, right, receive the Outstanding Underclass Back Award from Harlon Barnett, associate head coach and co-defensive coordinator for defensive backs. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

MSU linebacker Chris Frey Jr., right, receives the Downtown Coaches Club (outstanding defensive player) award from Mike Tressel, co-defensive coordinator/linebackers coach. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

MSU center Brian Allen., right, receives the Downtown Coaches Club (outstanding offensive player) award from MSU quarterbacks coach Brad Salem. Rod Sanford/Special to Detroit News

MSU punter Jake Hartbarger, right, receives the Downtown Coaches Club (outstanding special teams player) award from Mark Snyder, defensive ends/special teams coach. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

MSU players Joe Bachie, left, and Brian Allen, right, receive the Biggie Munn Most Inspirational Player awards from Ken Mannie, head coach for strength and conditioning. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

MSU head football coach Mark Dantonio speaks at the MSU Football Awards Banquet. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

MSU's Joe Bachie receives the Governor's Award (most valuable player award) from head coach Mark Dantonio. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

MSU's Chris Frey, left, and Brian Allen, right, receive the Captain's Award from head coach Mark Dantonio. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

MSU football standout seniors Chris Frey Jr., left, and Brian Allen, right , share a laugh. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News

MSU head football coach Mark Dantonio speaks at the MSU Football Awards Banquet. Rod Sanford / Special to Detroit News