2016-17 MGoBlue.com Awards
The seventh annual MGoBlue.com Awards recognize the top athletes, plays and moments of the 2016-17 season of University of Michigan Athletics. Beginning Monday, June 5, an award will be announced each weekday through June 16. Check out the nominees and return each day for video updates as the winners are announced.
Awards Schedule
Monday, June 5 -- Freshman of the Year
Tuesday, June 6 -- Breakthrough Athlete of the Year
Wednesday, June 7 -- Team Coach of the Year
Thursday, June 8 -- Team of the Year
Monday, June 12 -- Student-Athletes of the Year
Tuesday, June 13 -- Top Plays, 10-6 
Wednesday, June 14 -- Top Plays, 5-1
Thursday, June 15 -- Top Moments, 10-6
Friday, June 16 -- Top Moments, 5-1
Student-Athlete of the Year
Female Winner: Brienne Minor, Tennis
• Female Athlete of the Year
Brienne Minor
Other Finalists
Nicole Artz, Gymnastics
Megan Betsa, Softball
Erin Finn, Cross Country/Track & Field
Katelynn Flaherty, Basketball
Jaimie Phelan, Track & Field
Male Winner: Jabrill Peppers, Football
Jabrill Peppers
Other Finalists
Felix Auböck, Swimming & Diving
Jake Butt, Football
Grant Cartwright, Track & Field
Oliver Jaskie, Baseball
Derrick Walton Jr., Basketball
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Team of the Year
Female Winner: Women's Cross Country
Other Finalists
Basketball
Water Polo
Coach of the Year
Female Team Winner: Kim Barnes Arico, Basketball
• Female Team Coach of the Year
Kim Barnes Arico
Other Finalists
Mike McGuire, Cross Country
Mark Rothstein, Rowing
Male Team Winner: John Beilein, Basketball
• Male Team Coach of the Year
John Beilein
Other Finalists
Erik Bakich, Baseball
Jim Harbaugh, Football
Breakthrough Athlete of the Year
Female Winner: Elodie Van Dievoet, Golf
• Female Breakthrough Athlete of the Year
Elodie Van Dievoet
Other Finalists
Faith Canfield, Softball
Gabby DeLoof, Swimming & Diving
Sarah Jackson, Soccer
Emma McLean, Gymnastics
Male Winner: D.J. Wilson, Basketball
• Male Breakthrough Athlete of the Year
D.J. Wilson
Other Finalists
Michael Brdar, Baseball
Grant Cartwright, Track & Field
Brent Noseworthy, Lacrosse
Wilton Speight, Football
Freshman of the Year
Female Winner: MacKenzi Welsh, Volleyball
• Female Freshman of the Year
MacKenzi Welsh
Other Finalists
Tayla-May Bentley, Rowing
Jade Harrison, Track & Field
Chiara Lommer, Tennis
Maddy Steere, Water Polo
Male Winner: Felix Auböck, Swimming & Diving
Felix Auböck
Other Finalists
Chris Evans, Football
Connor Johnston, Tennis
Logan Massa, Wrestling
Jake Slaker, Ice Hockey
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• Previous MGoBlue.com Awards: 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 | 2012-13 | 2011-12 | 2010-11
