In all, 17 awards were given out in the offensive, defensive, special forces (special teams) and leadership category. The Offensive Player of the Year Award went to senior sophomore wideout Adam Thielen (Detroit Lakes, Minn.). Senior defensive back Matt McQuiston (Oakdale, Minn.) was named the team's Defensive Player of the Year and senior punter, Gerard DeWet (Utica, Minn.) was named the Specialist of the Year.
The Offensive Back award went to junior Taylor Brookins (Cedar Falls, Iowa). Thielen also won the Offensive Perimeter Player of the Year, while senior offensive lineman Jeremy Clark (Waukesha, Wis.) was given the Offensive Lineman award. Freshman wide receiver/quarterback Jon Wolf (Oak Forrest, Ill.) earned the Offensive Newcomer award, while freshman Coby Makela (Plainview, Minn.), who redshirted this year, was the Defensive Scout Player award.
On the defensive side, the Defensive Back award went to senior Troy Jones (Maple Grove, Minn.) while McQuiston earned the Linebacker honor. Senior defensive end Bryan Schmid (Menasha, Wis.) was given the Defensive Lineman award and freshman defensive tackle Bryan Keys (Germantown, Wis.) was named the Newcomer of the Year. The Offensive Scout Player award was given to freshman LaMark Brown (St. Louis, Mo.), who redshirted this year.
Junior defensive back Jesse Hamilton (Racine, Wis..) was named the Special Forces Player of the Year while freshman Kris Fleigle (Maplewood, Minn.) was named the Special Forces Scout of the Year.
Senior defensive tackle Michael Robinson (Wausau, Wis.) was given the C.A.R.E. Award. The C.A.R.E. Award is given to a student-athlete who displays all the qualities of Care, Accountability, Responsibility and Effort.
The 2010 Fan of the Year was Bob McQuiston.
All awards were voted on by the players of the football team.
Minnesota State finished the 2010 season with a 6-5 record, marking the 45th winning season in program history.
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