Kevin Minter Named LSU MVP at LSU Football Banquet

LSU linebacker Kevin Minter graduated last Friday, and on Sunday he was named recipient of the Charles McClendon Award as the LSU Football team's MVP.

Minter was one of several Tigers honored at the annual LSU Football Banquet which celebrated the team's 10-2 season that still can earn an 11th win on New Year's Eve when the #8 Tigers battle in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl in Atlanta against #14 Clemson.

Minter twice earned National Player of the Week honors in 2012.

Other players honored at the LSU Football Banquet include:

The Percy E. Roberts Outstanding Offensive Player Award

• Jarvis Landry
• P.J. Lonergan

The Percy E. Roberts Outstanding Defensive Player Award

• Sam Montgomery
• Barkevious Mingo

The National L-Club Permanent Team Captains

• Zach Mettenberger and Josh Dworaczyk / Offense
• Eric Reid and Kevin Minter / Defense
• Drew Alleman / Special Teams

George Wallace Memorial Award (Distinguished performance, leadership and commitment)

• Eric Reid
• Bennie Logan

Special Teams Coaches Award

• Brad Wing
• Odell Beckham Jr.

Wild Tiger Championship Trophy (Special Teams performance Award)

• Jarvis Landry
• Deion Jones

Dr. Charles E. Coates Scholar Athlete of the Year Award

• Nick Rice (graduated Friday with a 3.9 GPA)

The Butch Duhe Award (Exemplary un-selfishness, dependability and commitment)

• J.C. Copeland
• Lamin Barrow
• Josh Downs
• Chancey Aghayere

Unsung Hero Award

• Lavar Edwards
• Chase Clement
• La'el Collins
• Russell Shepard
• Spencer Ware

Alvin Roy Strength and Conditioning Award

• Eric Reid
• Kevin Minter