The Ed Conway Award, given to a defensive and offensive player for showing the most… The Ed Conway Award, given to a defensive and offensive player for showing the most improvement during spring drills, was given to three players. Tight end Dorin Dickerson and wide receiver Cedric McGee won the award for the offense. Defensive tackle Mick Williams won the award for the defense. The freshmen academic awards went to offensive lineman Chris Jacobson and defensive tackle Myles Caragein.