What a week for Leatherneck Football! Head coach Mark Hendrickson, quarterback Matt Barr and linebacker Kyle Glazier pull the trifecta of runner-ups for national awards.
Hendrickson made it close in the Eddie Robinson 'Coach of the Year' Award voting. Western's coach finished three spots ahead of the Missouri Valley Football Conference 'Coach of the Year' winner.
Glazier tied for second in the Buck Buchanan Award, the best showing since Ed Hartwell won the award in 2000.
Barr matched the highest Leatherneck finish in the Walter Payton Award as Hall of Fame member Aaron Stecker was runner-up in 1997. He did finish with the highest Payton total for a Leatherneck quarterback.
The Sports Network did a great job putting on the banquet in Frisco (Matt Barr picture courtesy of Sports Network), and the Fatheads of the three Payton finalists looked great. Western got one for our use too of Matt.
Just today Lito Senatus was selected as only one of three wide receivers honored by College Football Performance Award as an Elite WR. Another great honor.
Before you know it signing day will be here, ushering in a new era of Leathernecks. It's safe to say they have big shoes to fill.
