Jim O'Hora Award
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The Jim O'Hora Award is presented to an defensive Penn State Nittany Lions football player for "exemplary conduct, loyalty, interest, attitude, and improvement" during spring practice each year. FThe award honors former Nittany Lion assistant coach Jim O'Hora who served the team for 31 years before retiring in 1977.[1]
Previously, defensive players were eligible for the Red Worrell Award until 1976, after which the O'Hora Award was created as a separate award for defensive players.[1]
[edit] Recipients
| Year | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Joe Lally | Defensive end |
| 1978 | Karl McCoy | Cornerback |
| 1979 | Gene Gladys | Linebacker |
| 1980 | Grover Edwards | Safety |
| 1981 | Walker Lee Ashley | Linebacker |
| 1982 | John Luton | Defensive end |
| 1983 | Brad Saar | Linebacker |
| 1984 | Bob White | Defensive end |
| 1985 | Chris Collins Tim Johnson |
Linebacker Defensive lineman |
| 1986 | Mike Beckish | Linebacker |
| 1987 | Quintus McDonald | Linebacker |
| 1988 | Andre Collins | Linebacker |
| 1989 | Jorge Oquendo | Defensive Tackle |
| 1990 | Keith Goganious | Linebacker |
| 1991 | Mark Flythe | Defensive end |
| 1992 | Vin Stewart | Defensive tackle |
| 1993 | Tony Pittman | Cornerback |
| 1994 | Chris Mazyck | Defensive tackle |
| 1995 | Shino Prater | Cornerback |
| 1996 | Matt Fornadel Chris Snyder |
Defensive end Defensive end |
| 1997 | Mike Buzin | Defensive lineman |
| 1998 | Jason Wallace | Defensive tackle |
| 1999 | Askari Adams | Safety |
| 2000 | Bruce Branch | Cornerback |
| 2001 | Michael Haynes | Defensive tackle |
| 2002 | Anthony Adams | Defensive tackle |
| 2003 | Andrew Guman Matthew Rice |
Safety Defensive end |
| 2004 | Tim Shaw | Linebacker |
| 2005 | Jay Alford | Defensive tackle |
| 2006 | Dontey Brown | Linebacker |
| 2007 | Lydell Sargeant | Cornerback |
| 2008 | Abe Koroma[2] | Defensive tackle |
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