Rutgers Men's Soccer Hands Out Annual Awards
Dec 11 | Men's Soccer
SOMERSET, N.J. - Rutgers men's soccer head coach Bob Reasso recognized the accomplishments of several Scarlet Knights at the team's annual postseason awards banquet held Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Holiday Inn in Somerset.
Senior Kevin O'Connor (Freehold, N.J.), one of the squad's three captains this season, took home two awards on the night, and for his career has earned each of the team's three prestigious postseason honors. O'Connor received the Bob McNulty MVP Award for his consistent play in 2007, in addition to the Alfred Sasser Award. The Sasser Award is presented to the member of the senior class who has demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership, initiative, team spirit and loyalty.
"Kevin had a great year and by winning these two awards he becomes the first Rutgers soccer player ever to have won all our major awards in his career, which is quite an accomplishment," said Reasso.
Senior tri-captain Adam Sternberger (Mays Landing, N.J.) was the recipient of the George Dochat Sportsmanship Award, which is given to the player whose character, both on and off the field, best exemplifies the virtues of courage, honor and fair play.
"Adam had a wonderful career at Rutgers," said Reasso. "He was an All-BIG EAST performer and a two-time leading scorer for us."
The Scarlet Knights' third captain, senior Chris Moore (Gosforth, England) was the beneficiary of the Richard Ferraro Award. The award was established as a memorial to Ferraro, who exemplified the prototypical Rutgers soccer player on and off the field. It is given to the player who was most inspirational to the team's success and demonstrated the dedication, spirit and values of the Rutgers soccer program.
"Chris is one of the finest wingers we have ever had and is truly deserving of this award," said Reasso.
Sophomore Tomislav Barisic (Osijek, Croatia) received the Art Brinkman Award, given to the team's leading goal scorer. Barisic scored five goals on the season, including an outstanding stretch of back-to-back games in which he scored two goals in each contest.
