2004 Football Team Awards

Dec. 22, 2004

The night before the team left campus for Christmas, the Tennessee football team had a dinner at the Wolf-Kaplan Center, at which head coach Phillip Fulmer announced the 2004 football awards.

The award winners are as follows:

SPIRIT OF THE HILL AWARD

Presented annually by the Knoxville Quarterback Club to the Most Valuable senior football player.
2004 - Linebacker Kevin Burnett

THE DAILY TIMES TROPHY

Awarded annually to the senior player with the highest scholastic average. The award, which was originated in 1951 by The Knoxville Journal, has been presented by the Daily Times of Maryville since 1992.
2004 - Offensive Tackle Michael Munoz

SIMPSON THEATRE AWARD

Awarded annually to the outstanding lineman and back as selected by their teammates. Presentation of trophies is made by the Simpson Theatres of Knoxville.
2004 -- OUTSTANDING LINEMAN -- Defensive Tackle Jesse Mahelona
2004 -- OUTSTANDING BACK - Running Back Cedric Houston

NATIONWIDE EXPRESS QUALITY AWARD

Given annually by former Vol lineman Charlie Coffey in honor of the most fundamentally sound offensive and defensive players as selected by the coaching staff.
2004 -- OFFENSIVE AWARD -- Offensive Guard Rob Smith
2004 -- DEFENSIVE AWARD -- Defensive End Karlton Neal

MICKEY O'BRIEN AWARD

Awarded annually in honor of Mickey O'Brien, Tennessee trainer from 1938-72, by the Dr. Joe Parker Family to the senior player who best exemplifies courage and determination in overcoming physical obstacles during his career and makes a valuable contribution to the team.
2004 - Center Chuck Prugh and Center Jason Respert

BILL MAJORS AWARD

Awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies the dedication toward football displayed by Bill Majors, a Tennessee player and coach, who died in 1965.
2004 - Wide Receiver Tony Brown and Defensive End Parys Haralson

VOLUNTEER AWARD

Awarded annually to the player who enters school as a non-scholarship player and contributes greatly to the team's success during his career.
2004 - Center Chuck Prugh

(John Stucky) LIFTER OF THE YEAR

Awarded annually to the player who shows the most dedication and work discipline to improve strength as selected by the strength and conditioning staff.
2004 - Linebacker Kevin Burnett, Offensive Tackle Michael Munoz and Wide Receiver Tony Brown

AL WILSON LEADERSHIP AWARD

Awarded annually to the player who best leads by example on and off the field.
2004 - Center Jason Respert and Linebacker Kevin Burnett

COACHES AWARD

Awarded annually to the player who consistently exemplifies an unselfish attitude, puts the success of the team above his own yet continues to perform at a high level.
2004 - Wide Receiver Derrick Tinsley and Defensive Tackle Jesse Mahelona

TAKEAWAY AWARD

Awarded to the player who affects the outcome of the game with a timely interception or turnover.
2004 - Defensive End Parys Haralson

BILLY RATLIFF AWARD

Awarded in honor of Billy Ratliff, a defensive tackle at UT from 1996-99, to player who faces multiple season-ending injuries and serves as an inspiration to his teammates by his attitudes and actions.
2004 - Tight End Victor McClure

"GO-TO" AWARD

Awarded to the player who steps up to make the big play that affects the outcome of the game.
2004 - Running Back Cedric Houston and Defensive Back Jason Allen

SPECIAL TEAMS DIFFERENCE-MAKER AWARD

Awarded to a player who swings the momentum of the game with his special teams play.
2004 - Punter Dustin Colquitt

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