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"Running back and returner Peter Nguyen was named The University of Montana's 2012 Steve Carlson Award winner, given annually to the team's Most Valuable Player.
Montana's football team awards were presented by Griz head football coach Mick Delaney today (Sunday, Nov. 18) at the squad's annual banquet at the Doubletree Hotel.
Nguyen, a 5-8, 182-pound senior from Seattle, Wash., led the Grizzlies in rushing with 926 yards this season - the 14th gained in one season at Montana. Nguyen, UM's offensive team captain this year, is ranked 51st in the FCS in rushing (84.18 ypg) and 50th in all-purpose yards (118.73 ypg). He finished his career ranked sixth in career rush yards with 1,985 and all-purpose yards with 4,338.
Wide receiver Sam Gratton, a 6-0, 198-pound senior from Billings and Greg Hardy, a 6-5, 245-pound senior tight end from Fairview, were voted the co-recipients of the Terry Dillon Award (outstanding back or receiver).
Gratton and Hardy tied this season for the most receptions with 29. Gratton had 397 receiving yards for 4 touchdowns, while Hardy had 273 yards and a score. Gratton had 121 career catches for 1,423 yards, and 13 touchdowns. Career-wise Hardy had 68 catches for 648 yards. Both players were three-year starters.
Jake Hendrickson and Danny Kistler Jr. were recognized as Montana's outstanding offensive linemen, and the co-recipients of the Paul Weskamp Award. A 6-3 ½, 300-pound senior from Gilbert, Ariz., Hendrickson started all 11 games at left guard this season. A two-year starter, Kistler, a 6-8, 325-pound junior from Seattle, Wash., started 11 contests at right tackle this season after starting 14 games at left guard in 2011."