2008 Woodie Awards
End of the year award winners
Joe Williams
Issue date: 8/30/06 Section: Sports
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The first week of a new school year means that its time to make my predictions for the end of the year awards.
I've got a lot of awards to give out so let's get down to business. Naturally, the ladies will go first.
Bengal Dancers
Bengal Dancer Newcomer of the Year - Lana Robinson
She danced for a professional soccer team in Australia and the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. That's good enough for me.
Bengal Dancer Showmanship Award - Whitney Smith
Speaking as someone who has no idea what I'm talking about, I'll take last year's winner.
Bengal Dancer Career Achievement Award - Amy Taylor
It's her fourth year on the squad. She is far and away the most experienced. Take this one to the bank.
Bengal Dancer of the Year - Devri Ellis
She was last year's Newcomer of the Year. She takes the next step this year.
ISU Cheer Squad
Cheerleading Newcomer of the Year - Carly Armijo
She played on the golf team in high school. That gets my vote.
Cheerleading Most Improved Award - Rozalynn Eaton
It's got to be someone in their first year on the squad. Why not Rozalynn?
Cheerleading Teamwork Award - Dananda Hancock
After using a complex formula to narrow it down to the final two Dananda gets the nod over Liz Belliston thanks to a 4-3 victory in a best-of-seven coin toss.
Cheerleader of the Year - Katie Standley
Started out as Newcomer of the Year, and then became a co-captain of the squad, and now Cheerleader of the Year.
Men's Basketball
Bengal Pride: Matt Stucki
This Pocatello native should see his playing time increase in his sophomore season. He is tenacious and scrappy, and does a little of everything.
Most Improved Player: John Ofoegbu
NCAA regulations forced him to sit out all of last season after transferring to ISU from Texas Tech. Anything he does will be an improvement over sitting out.
I've got a lot of awards to give out so let's get down to business. Naturally, the ladies will go first.
Bengal Dancers
Bengal Dancer Newcomer of the Year - Lana Robinson
She danced for a professional soccer team in Australia and the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. That's good enough for me.
Bengal Dancer Showmanship Award - Whitney Smith
Speaking as someone who has no idea what I'm talking about, I'll take last year's winner.
Bengal Dancer Career Achievement Award - Amy Taylor
It's her fourth year on the squad. She is far and away the most experienced. Take this one to the bank.
Bengal Dancer of the Year - Devri Ellis
She was last year's Newcomer of the Year. She takes the next step this year.
ISU Cheer Squad
Cheerleading Newcomer of the Year - Carly Armijo
She played on the golf team in high school. That gets my vote.
Cheerleading Most Improved Award - Rozalynn Eaton
It's got to be someone in their first year on the squad. Why not Rozalynn?
Cheerleading Teamwork Award - Dananda Hancock
After using a complex formula to narrow it down to the final two Dananda gets the nod over Liz Belliston thanks to a 4-3 victory in a best-of-seven coin toss.
Cheerleader of the Year - Katie Standley
Started out as Newcomer of the Year, and then became a co-captain of the squad, and now Cheerleader of the Year.
Men's Basketball
Bengal Pride: Matt Stucki
This Pocatello native should see his playing time increase in his sophomore season. He is tenacious and scrappy, and does a little of everything.
Most Improved Player: John Ofoegbu
NCAA regulations forced him to sit out all of last season after transferring to ISU from Texas Tech. Anything he does will be an improvement over sitting out.
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