Daily sports-writer Jordan Gizzarelli covered Cyclone football for the 2000 season.

He saw the highs and the lows of one of the most memorable seasons in the history of the school.

From what he has seen this year he has ranked the team and the players in several categories from offense to defense to special teams.

The following are the recipients of his awards:

Individual Awards

Offensive MVP: Sage Rosenfels

Best running back: Ennis Haywood

Best receiver: J.J. Moses

Best tight end: Mike Banks

Best offensive lineman: Ben Bruns

Best offensive special teams player: Carl Gomez

Best offensive newcomer: Lorenzo White

Best offensive play: J.J. Moses 58-yard reverse for a touchdown vs. Iowa

Defensive MVP: Reggie Hayward

Best defensive back: Jamarcus Powers

Best linebacker: Derrick Walker

Best defensive linemen: James Reed

Best defensive special teams player: Doug Densmore

Best defensive newcomer: Marc Timmons/Derrick Walker

Best defensive play: Jamarcus Powers 40-yard interception return for a touchdown vs. Nebraska

Special teams MVP: Carl Gomez

Best offensive special teams play: Sage Rosenfels pooch punt against Iowa

Best defensive special teams play: Lane Danielson blocked punt recovery for a touchdown against UNLV

Team Awards

Best offensive performance: vs. Kansas

Best defensive performance: vs. Kansas

Best special teams performance: vs. UNLV