Ten members of the Hobart football team earned team awards during the 2016 Block H Awards Dinner on April 25. Senior linebacker Trayvon Toney and sophomore wide receiver Brandon Shed were named the defensive and offensive MVPs, respectively.
 
Also receiving honors were sophomore punter Rio Schmidt, senior tight end Nick Liverio, senior linebacker Jacob Stanley, senior running back Conner Hartigan, junior linebacker Marcus Jemison, sophomore tight end Zach Withers, senior defensive tackle Tucker Gumkowski, and first-year running back Tynard Barfield.
 
The recipient of the Bob Toner Defensive MVP Award, Toney led Hobart and ranked seventh in the Liberty League with 77 tackles. He also had 7.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. A three-time first team All-Liberty League selection, Toney logged a season-high 14 tackles at Springfield.
 
In 45 career games, Toney produced 270 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 12 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and two interceptions.
 
One of the most explosive receivers in the nation, Shed earned the Bill Middleton Memorial Award. He caught 37 passes for 700 yards and eight touchdowns this season. Shed led the Liberty League and ranked 33rd in the nation in yards per reception (19.56). The second team All-Liberty League pick caught five passes for a season-high 179 yards and three touchdowns at Union.
 
In 21 career games, Shed has 46 receptions for 916 yards and 10 touchdowns.
 
Schmidt was presented with the Robert L. Cullen '37 Memorial Award as the special teams MVP. In his first season at Hobart, he punted 48 times for 1,723 yards. Schmidt's 35.9 yard average ranked third in the Liberty League. He pinned the opposition inside its 20-yard line eight times and had two punts travel more than 50 yards, including a season-long of 60 yards. Schmidt earned second team All-Liberty League recognition.
 
Liverio and Stanley shared the Harter Family Award for their love of the game and their desire to win.
 
Liverio appeared in 31 career games and was used primarily as a blocker. He had one career reception, a 5-yard touchdown, at Springfield in 2013. An outstanding student, Liverio was a three-time Liberty League All-Academic selection and is a member of the National Football Foundation's Hampshire Honor Society.
 
Stanley accumulated 28 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, and an interception before suffering a career-ending knee injury in the fourth game of the season. A 2014 second team All-Liberty League honoree and a D3football.com third team All-East pick, he played in 32 career games amassing 132 tackles, 16.0 tackles for loss, 8.0 sacks, five pass breakups, four forced fumbles, four blocked kicks, two fumble recoveries, and two interceptions.
 
Stanley was also presented with the Coach Bill Maxwell Award which recognizes outstanding sportsmanship, courage, teamwork, and/or service to the community.
 
The Michael Theodore Silver '39 Memorial Award was presented to Hartigan for his scholarship, sportsmanship, and determination. Hartigan twice overcame season-ending knee injuries to return to the gridiron. He started all 10 games this season, rushing for a team-high 574 yards and two touchdowns. Hartigan also caught seven passes for 25 yards and competed a 74-yard touchdown pass.
 
In 40 career games, Hartigan averaged 5.0 yards per carry, running for 1,994 yards and 16 touchdowns. He was a two-time second team All-Liberty League selection and a three-time Liberty League All-Academic pick. Hartigan also is a member of the NFF Hampshire Honor Society.
 
Hartigan was also presented with the Joseph N. Abraham Award for his perseverance through injury.
 
Jemison took home the Mike Roberti '90 Memorial Award for his character, sportsmanship, and positive influence on his teammates. In nine games, he logged 49 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, a team-high 4.5 sacks, five pass breakups, and three forced fumbles. Jemison is a two-time first team All-Liberty League selection and a two-time D3football.com All-East third team pick.
 
In 32 career games, Jemison has 153 tackles, 26.0 tackles for loss, 14.0 sacks, 11 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and a blocked kick.
 
Withers was presented with the Shirley A. Zornow '47 Memorial Award as the team's most improved player. A special teams contributor as a first-year, he played in all 10 games as a sophomore, starting the final three. Withers had 10 receptions for 137 yards and four touchdowns. He twice caught three passes in a game, including a season-high 46-yard, two-touchdown day at Rochester.
 
The Tryon Football Award was given to Gumkowski as the team's most outstanding lineman. The four-year starter was named to the All-Liberty League first team as a senior. Gumkowski finished the year with 31 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a half sack, and a pass breakup. In 45 career games, he registered 118 tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, an interception, and a pass breakup.
 
Barfield earned the Rookie Award for Football after appearing in all 10 games during his rookie campaign. He had 45 carries for 181 yards and four touchdowns and caught six passes for 88 yards and a TD. Barfield also led the Liberty League in kickoff return average (25.0 yds/ret). He was twice named the Liberty League Rookie of the Week and earned All-Liberty League honorable mention.
 
Hobart was 7-3 overall this season, finishing third in the Liberty League with a 5-2 record. The Statesmen ended the season on a three-game winning streak that including a last second, come-from-behind victory over then No. 25 St. Lawrence.