Dec. 7, 2005
SAN DIEGO - Senior linebacker Freddy Keiaho was one of two Aztecs to take home two awards at the annual Aztec football awards banquet held in Poway on Tuesday evening. Keiaho received the John Simcox Most Valuable Player Award; the third straight year in which a SDSU linebacker has taken home the honor. He also shared the Dr. R. Hardy/C.E. Peterson Captain's Award with quarterback Kevin O'Connell.
Defensive end Kurt Kahui was the other Aztec to take home two awards. Kahui and senior wide receiver Jeff Webb shared the Byron H. Chase Memorial Award, given to the most outstanding offensive and defensive players. Kahui was also voted the team's most inspirational player.
In all, 12 awards were handed out during the event. The President's Award for Highest Standards of Academic and Athletic Excellence was given out to senior Adam Miller, junior Patrick Justman, sophomore Matt Callahan, and freshman Josh Ulibarri. This is the third year in a row Justman has received the award and second consecutive year for Callahan.
The Mighty 1090's John Kentera presided over the event with members the coaching staff and athletic administration in attendance.
The complete list of awards is as follows:
President's Award for Most Improved Scholastic Achievement - Kwan Howard
President's Award for Highest Standards of Academic & Athletic Excellence
Senior - Adam Miller
Junior - Pat Justman
Sophomore - Matt Callahan
Freshman - Josh Ulibarri
Kodak Scout Team Award
Tyler Campbell (Offense)
Avery Williams (Defense)
AIM Award - Fale Poumele
Iron Man Special Teams Player Award - Eric Hodge
Most Improved Player of the Year - Chazeray Schilens
Special Teams Player of the Year - Michael Hughes
Most Inspirational - Kurt Kahui
Byron H. Chase Memorial Awards
Jeff Webb (Offense)
Kurt Kahui (Defense)
Dr. R. Hardy/C.E. Peterson Captain's Awards
Kevin O'Connell (Offense)
Freddy Keiaho (Defense)
Aztec Coaches Award
Marcus Demps
Michael Franklin
Robert Ortiz
Most Valuable Player - Freddy Keiaho