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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish held its annual Echoes Award Show tonight. The “Awards Show” is quite the fancy affair from what it was when I was at Notre Dame. Back then (yes, I sound like I’m ancient) they held it in the Joyce Athletic & Convocation Center. Now it’s at the Debartolo Performing Arts Center. Fancy.
This year, the show’s host was none other than former Notre Dame offensive guard, Aaron Taylor; festively dressed in his (ugly?) Christmas sweater and his monogram jacket.
Awards show underway! ☘️#Echoes18 #GoIrish pic.twitter.com/mq2u0qP5lC
— Aaryn Kearney (AK) (@aarynkearney) December 8, 2018
Here are your 2018 winners:
Irish Around the Bend: Nic Weishar
#Weish4Ever
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
For the second straight year, @NicWeishar82 has earned the Irish Around the Bend Echo for his incredible work throughout the community with his family's charity, @Weish4Ever.#GoIrish☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/Y2RUWr5bIj
Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year: Mick Assaf
He comes to work every single day with an effort and drive to make our defense the best it can be on Saturdays. @mickassaf earns the 2018 Echo for Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year.#GoIrish☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/aBxUMOVg3x
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year: Ovie Oghoufo
His effort and versatility throughout the season has been crucial to the success of our offense on Saturdays. @OvieOghoufo is taking home this year's Echo for Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year.#GoIrish ☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/KmbKpSoSu0
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
WOPU Player of the Year: Chris Finke
We wouldn't have been successful this season without @SlipperyFox10 and everything he has brought on and off the field.
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
Chris Finke is taking home the Echo for WOPU Player of the Year.#GoIrish ☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/2fJgmcCeXn
Defensive Newcomer of the Year: Alohi Gilman
@alohigilman is free!
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
The Flyin' Hawaiian has made his presence known in the backfield this season and has earned himself the Echo for Defensive Newcomer of the Year.#GoIrish☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/YhriWH4z6z
Offensive Newcomer of the Year: Dexter Williams
☘️941 rush yds
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
☘️12 TDs
☘️100 rush yds in 4 games
☘️97-yd TD run at #24 Va. Tech: longest of his career, 2nd longest in ND history & longest in the history of Lane Stadium.
Easy to say that @DexterW_22 has earned Offensive Newcomer of the Year.#GoIrish☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/PTvSJZeF9U
2018 Father Lange Iron Cross Award: Alex Bars
He expects the most of his teammates.
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
He has a drive to be great.
He leads in the weight room.@AlexBars_ and his commitment to constant improvement could not be more deserving of the 2018 Iron Cross Award.#GoIrish ☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/pYGs87ONww
Pietrosante Award (who best exemplifies courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and pride): Tyler Newsome
Tyler Newsome embodies all the traits a Pietrosante Award winner should:
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
☘️ Courageous
☘️ Loyal to a fault
☘️ Driven to be a team leader
☘️ Dedicated to the process
☘️ Prideful
Congratulations on being this year's Echo winner, Tyler.#GoIrish ☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/1cWm4Fs7S9
Moose Krause Defensive Lineman Award: Jerry Tillery
He's the most interesting man in the world... and he's been a monster to opposing offenses all season long.
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
The Moose Krause Defensive Lineman Award goes to @jerrytillery. #GoIrish☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/T2jG60zfBZ
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Sam Mustipher II
We'll let @mmcglinch68 take it from here...
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
Congratulations, 5️⃣3️⃣ ! We're proud of this year's Offensive Lineman of the Year winner, @smustipher53.#GoIrish ☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/GPIp2xZTgI
Rockne Student-Athlete Award: Drue Tranquill
It's a three-peat for @DTranquill!
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
At this point, we might need to consider renaming the "Rockne Student-Athlete Award" the "Tranquill Award." ♂️ #GoIrish ☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/NwgUkn0Hhf
Special Teams Player of the Year: Justin Yoon
YOOOOOOOOOOOOON.
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
He's the all-time leading scorer in Notre Dame history... so, yeah, that earns @jkicker19 Special Teams Player of the Year.#GoIrish ☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/y0Hl340uQu
Defensive Impact Player: Julian Okwara
✔️Smart
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
✔️Attitude
✔️Attention to detail
✔️Grit
✔️Laser Focus
The Echo for Defensive Impact Player belongs to @shwaggyj.#GoIrish ☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/wrZghIv7HS
Offensive Impact Player of the Year: Chase Claypool
Whether or not he has the ball in has hands, when Chase is on the field he makes an impact.
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
The Echo for Offensive Impact Player of the Year goes to our Canadian, @ChaseClaypool. #GoIrish ☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/0jQmO9YkrS
Back of the Year: Julian Love
Love ain't got nothin' to do with it.
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
2018 Jim Thorpe Finalist @JulianLove27 is taking home the hardware for Back of the Year. #GoIrish ☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/iWnEQ5nDF6
Humble & Hungry Award: Jonathan Bonner
The most selfless man on the team who puts his head down and works every single day earns the Humble and Hungry Echo.
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
Our guy, @The_Realest55, embodies all these qualities and we're proud to present the Echo to him. #GoIrish ☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/XRwQT2lb3l
Next Man In: Brandon Wimbush
Brandon Wimbush.
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
This guy represents every. single. thing. we look for in a Notre Dame student-athlete. When adversity struck, @WimbushB7 attacked it and stuck with his brothers.#GoIrish ☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/nrDNLOF0so
Defensive Player of the Year: Tevon Coney
Back-to-back 100-tackle seasons and the best defensive celebration in college football gives our guy, @TevonConey, the Echo for Defensive Player of the Year.#GoIrish ☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/1chSliHgcs
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
Offensive Player of the Year: Miles Boykin
He's so much more than 'The Catch.'@MBoykin814 has been a reliable leader on our offense since January and he'll be taking home the hardware for Offensive Player of the Year.#GoIrish ☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/U5HX5gg42n
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
Most Valuable Player: Ian Book
MVP ➡️ #BookIt#GoIrish ☘️ #NDEchoes18 pic.twitter.com/hDQQHJZY4D
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 8, 2018
Congrats to Ian Book, the 2018 @ndfootball MVP! ☘️ #NDEchoes18 #GoIrish pic.twitter.com/4q3QOOBwNt
— Notre Dame Alumni (@NDAlumni) December 8, 2018
That’s a wrap! Cheers & GO IRISH!