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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish held its annual Echoes Award Show on Friday night. The “Awards Show” has changed quite a bit over the years as it used to be the “awards banquet.” This is where Lou Holtz made his bones as a recruiter and would nearly lock up entire classes at the event. The Irish still use it as a recruiting tool, but the emphasis is placed far more in the corner of the players.
It’s a well organized event, and this year, legendary Irish and Steeler running back, Jerome Bettis played as a host. On a cheesy note (my cheesy note), I find that the many times Bettis has returned in recent years to be another testament to what a place like Notre Dame does to a person. For many, it becomes that “home” that you never really knew existed until you had to leave.
The show will be broadcast on NBCSN on Saturday, December 16th at 12:30 PM.
Here are this years winners:
Rockne Student-Athlete of the Year: Drue Tranquill
@DTranquill has earned the Echo for Rockne Student-Athlete of the Year. #GoIrish ☘ #NDEchoes17 pic.twitter.com/6OWjPmv3xs
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017
Offensive Newcomer of the Year: Brandon Wimbush
✅ 2,584 total offensive yards
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✅ 30 total touchdowns
The Echo for Offensive Newcomer of the Year goes to our quarterback, @WimbushB7.#GoIrish ☘ #NDEchoes17 pic.twitter.com/UriBvmZ5aI
Defensive Newcomer of the Year: Jonathan Bonner
The Echo for Defensive Newcomer of the Year goes to senior defensive lineman @The_Realest55 for his consistency and mature manner on and off the field this season. #GoIrish ☘ #NDEchoes17 pic.twitter.com/FMxreqmD0k
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017
Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year: Dillan Gibbons
@GibbonsDillan has been an integral member of the offensive scout team providing valuable reps to the defense all season long. #GoIrish ☘ #NDEchoes17 pic.twitter.com/70FPqJ6rno
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017
Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year: Alohi Gilman
@AlohiGilman brings experience playing ball and has been a vital member of the scout team this season. #GoIrish ☘ #NDEchoes17 pic.twitter.com/dtGJLEEDl2
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017
Father Lange Iron Cross Award: Durham Smythe
A consistent and dominant effort in the weight room everyday earns @d_smythe80 the Echo for the Iron Cross Award.
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017
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Irish Around the Bend Award: Nic Weishar
There is so much more to @nicweishar82 than what we see on the field. The senior has earned the Echo for Irish Around the Bend. #GoIrish ☘ #NDEchoes17 pic.twitter.com/g7ZrFe5uSP
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017
Moose Krause Defensive Lineman Award: Jerry Tillery
@JerryTillery has been the backbone of the defensive line this season. The junior earns the Echo for Moose Krause Defensive Lineman of the Year! #GoIrish ☘ #NDEchoes17 pic.twitter.com/fauqOtICGg
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017
Offensive Lineman of the Year Award: Mike McGlinchey
Mike McGlinchey.
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017
Captain
Teammate
Leader
Offensive Lineman of the Year
What can we say @mmcglinch68, we're really going to miss you! #GoIrish ☘ #NDEchoes17 pic.twitter.com/nUHhG9xtOc
Nick Pietrosante Award: Austin Webster
This man embodies everything we look for in a Notre Dame football player.
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017
The Echo for the Pietrosante Award goes to Austin Webster!#GoIrish ☘ #NDEchoes17 pic.twitter.com/A4gUgIyq4r
WOPU Player of the Year Award: Robert Regan
Robby has worked his way from scout team to being the most dominant and effective player on kickoff this season.
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017
The Echo for WOPU Player of the Year goes to @robbyregan. #GoIrish ☘ #NDEchoes17 pic.twitter.com/neHZSa6Zqd
Impact Player of the Year: Te’Von Coney
✅ 99 Tackles
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017
✅ 3 sacks
✅ Forced fumble vs USC
No surprise that @TevonConey has earned the Echo for Impact Player of the Year.
#GoIrish ☘ #NDEchoes17 pic.twitter.com/YCaZlHuKv7
Special Teams Player of the Year: Greer Martini
He exemplifies everything you are looking for in a great special teams player - he is smart, physically tough, and dedicated to helping his team in any way he can.@GreerMartini48 earns the Echo for Special Teams Player of the Year!#GoIrish ☘ #NDEchoes17 pic.twitter.com/sp1ErVb7f3
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017
Next Man In Award: Andrew Trumbetti
"He's a very hard-nosed guy, hard-working."
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017
"It was one of those yes, I need that in my life type hit"@AndrewTrumbetti has earned the Echo for the Next Man In. #GoIrish ☘ #NDEchoes17 pic.twitter.com/L74wCbAvta
Offensive Player of the Year: Josh Adams
"He's a guy I would like to be in the future."
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017
Seven games with over yards rushing, 9️⃣ touchdowns and an 85-yard touchdown against USC will earn Josh Adams the Echo for Offensive Player of the Year.#GoIrish ☘ #NDEchoes17 pic.twitter.com/QIPIaNDR0J
Defensive Player of the Year: Nyles Morgan
"Once you look him in his eyes on gameday you know it's time to go."
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017
He's a leader on and off the field. The senior captain treats everything with an intensity that you have to meet.
The Echo for Defensive Player of the Year goes to @Nylesmorgan_5.#GoIrish ☘ #NDEchoes17 pic.twitter.com/yGMq84P1TC
Most Valuable Player of the Year: Quenton Nelson
There's no one as dedicated to the game as Q.
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017
This year's Echo for Most Valuable Player goes to the man up front who clears the way, @BigQ56.
#GoIrish ☘ #NDEchoes17 pic.twitter.com/kilCms5cLR
That's a wrap from #NDEchoes17! #GoIrish ☘ pic.twitter.com/JpVXfVWGPN
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 9, 2017