Miami Hurricanes Football: Miami Holds Annual Awards Banquet

The Miami Hurricanes held their annual awards banquet on Sunday and we take a look at who won each award on Sunday.

Press release courtesy of the University of Miami:

"CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The Miami Hurricanes held its 2015 Canes Football Awards Show on Sunday night at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall located inside the Frost School of Music.Former Miami offensive lineman and current analyst on the Hurricane Sports Radio Network Don Bailey, served as the awards show’s emcee. The show opened with the top 10 plays of the 2015 season:2015 Miami Hurricanes Top 10 Plays10. Kicker Michael Badgley ties a school record with a 57-yard field goal vs. Georgia Tech.9. Safety Jamal Carter forces a fumble following a big hit during the Hurricanes’ trip to FAU.8. Cornerback Artie Burns hauls in an interception near the endzone against Nebraska.7. Wide receiver Rashawn Scott drags in his foot for a first half score at Pittsburgh to give Miami a 17-0 lead.6. Cornerback Corn Elder’s interception and kicker Michael Badgley’s game-winning kick in overtime hand Miami a thrilling 36-33 win.5. Wide receiver Stacy Coley gives Miami a 24-23 lead at Florida State following a diving grab in the endzone.4. Running back Mark Walton breaks three tackles en route to an a second half touchdown in the rain against Georgia Tech.3. Defensive lineman Ufomba Kamalu strips the ball then races to the endzone against Georgia Tech.2. Wide receiver Rashawn Scott hauls in an incredible 58-yard touchdown reception against Florida State.1. Miami cornerback Corn Elder’s 75-yard touchdown run over Duke hands the Hurricanes one of the most memorable victories in school history.The Hurricanes coaching staff handed out 25 annual player awards. Sophomore quarterback Brad Kaaya was named the Jack Harding Team Most Valuable Player following an incredible 2015 season where he led the ACC in passing yards per game.Offensive Player of the Year went to sophomore running back Joe Yearby after he led the team in rushing, finishing with 939 yards on the ground. Defensive Player of the Year honors went to senior defensive lineman Ufomba Kamalu.Freshman running back Mark Walton was named the team’s Newcomer of the Year.Third-team All-ACC kicker (Coaches) and Lou Groza Award Semifinalist Michael Badgley was named Special Teams MVP.Senior wide receiver Herb Waters was the recipient of the Plumer Award for Leadership, Motivation and Spirit. Senior linebacker Raphael Kirby received the Melching Leadership Award. Both awards are voted on by the team.The program also saw cornerback Artie Burns receive the second annual Kelly UTough Player of the Year Award.At the end of the night, interim head coach Larry Scott thanked the senior class and all 19 seniors were presented with their framed jersey.The Hurricanes closed the regular season by winning four of their last five games and finished with an 8-4 overall record and a 5-3 mark in the ACC. Miami will take on Washington State in the 2015 Hyundai Sun on Saturday, December 26. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.For the latest information on the Miami Hurricanes, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, @CanesFootball, or visit our web site at HurricaneSports.com.2015 Miami Hurricane Award WinnersHard Hitter Award: Deon BushKelly UTough Award: Artie BurnsThe Mariutto Family Scholar Athlete Award: Braxton BerriosCommunity Service Man of the Year Award: Dallas CrawfordStrength Training Athlete of the Year: Herb WatersAlbert Bentley Most Valuable Walk-On Award: Gage BattenNick Chickillo Most Improved Player: Ufomba Kamalu and Rashawn ScottWalt Kichefski Hurricane Award: Calvin HeurtelouU of Miami Sports Hall of Fame Unsung Hero Award: Herb WatersTraining Room Comback Player of the Year: Hunter KnightonHurricane Media “Good Guy” Award: Tracy HowardCaptain’s Awards: Brad Kaaya, Raphael Kirby, Dallas CrawfordPlumer Award: Herb WatersMelching Leadership Award: Raphael KirbyU Respect Award: Earl MooreScout Team Player of the Year – Offense: Collin AlfordScout Team Player of the Year – Defense: Gerald WillisNewcomer of the Year Award: Mark WaltonDefensive Most Valuable Player: Ufomba KamaluOffensive Most Valuable Player: Joe YearbySpecial Teams MVP: Mike BadgleyJack Harding Team Most Valuable Player: Brad Kaaya"