December 5, 1997

Bryan Dailer Named 1997 Team MVP At Football Banquet

GREENVILLE -- Furman University senior defensive end Bryan Dailer was presented this year's 1997 Paladin (MVP) Award at the school's annual football banquet, held Friday night on the campus.

Dailer, a consensus All-Southern Conference selection who started in all 46 games during his collegiate career, earned league defensive player-of-the-year honors after totaling 90 tackles and conference leading 17.5 sacks in helping Furman to a 7-4 record. He finished his career with a school record tying 35.5 sacks.

The complete list of award winners is as follows:

• Paladin (MVP) Award -- Bryan Dailer
• Robert B. King Award -- Jeremy Osborne
• Captain's Award -- Jay Thier
• Hustle Award -- Orlando Ruff
• Christian Athlete Award -- Joey Espinosa
• Bryan Burns Academic Award -- Marion Martin
• Osteen Purple Heart Award -- Mike Davis
• Most Valuable Freshman Award -- Mark Batluck
• Whitey Kendall Specialist Award -- Jason Wells
• Best Linebacker Award -- Jay Thier
• Best Defensive Lineman Award -- Bryan Dailer
• Best Defensive Back Award -- Jeremy Osborne
• Best Offensive Lineman Award -- Mark Foster
• Best Offensive Back Award -- Mark Moore
• Best Receiver Award -- Jody Wade
• Most Valuable Defensive JV Award -- Will Bouton
• Most Valuable Offensive JV Award -- Paige Jones