Jan. 21, 2006
DALLAS (SMU) - The SMU football program held its annual Awards Reception on Saturday, Jan. 21, in the Stadium Club at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, where Bobby Chase and Jerad Romo shared Offensive MVP honors and Rolando Humphrey, Justin Rogers & Joe Sturdivant were tabbed co-Defensive MVPs.
SMU's President's Award, which is presented to the player who contributes most to the overall success of the football program, went to senior D.D. Lee.
The 2005 season was SMU's best in years, with the 'Stangs posting their first win over a ranked team since 1986, a 3-1 record against Bowl teams, and a three-game win streak to end the season - SMU's longest since 1999.
| President's Award (Presented To The Mustang Who Contributed Most To The Success Of The Total Football Program) | D.D. Lee |
| Mike Kelsey Ward (Presented To The Mustang Who Displayed The Attitude, Hustle & Desire Exemplary Of The Late Mike Kelsey) | Don Ieremia-Stansbury |
| Lester Jordan Award (Presented To The Senior Lettermen Who Are Both Outstanding On The Field And Have The Highest GPAs Over The Last Two Semesters) | Robert Gilmore & Jamey Harper |
| Charles H. Trigg Blocking Award (Presented To The Team's Outstanding Offensive Lineman) | Ben Poynter |
| "M" Association Award (Presented To The Players Who Show The Characteristics Of Hard Work, Determination & Team Spirit Typical Of Lettermen) | Rico Harris & Ryan Mentzel |
| Alumni Association Award (Presented To The Graduating Seniors Who Show Outstanding Character) | Tony Eckert & Jamey Harper |
| James T. Bradley "New Mustang" Award (Presented To The Most Consistent Freshmen Performers) | DeMyron Martin & Jessie Henderson |
| Wild Horse Club (Presented To The Players Who Exemplify The Spirit Of Wild Mustangs Through Their Outstanding Efforts During The Season) | Rolando Humphrey & Alvin Nnabuife |
| Special Teams Award | Chris McMurtray |
| Mustang Club Award - Offensive MVPs | Bobby Chase & Jerad Romo |
| Mustang Club Award - Defensive MVPs | Rolando Humphrey, Justin Rogers & Joe Sturdivant |
