Pringle, Speltz, Palamara Share a Titan MVP Award

Cal State Fullerton’s three record-setting offensive players--running back Mike Pringle, quarterback Dan Speltz and receiver Rocky Palamara--shared the Titans’ most valuable offensive back award, presented at the Fullerton football banquet Tuesday night.

Other players voted most valuable by teammates were Reggie Redding (offensive lineman), Russ Oleyer (defensive back), John Bavaro (defensive lineman) and Todd Baird (special teams).

Speltz and Palamara tied for the Doc Hayden Award, given to the senior with the highest grade-point average, in memory of the Titans’ former team physician.

Eight seniors shared the Titan Pride Award, selected by the coaching staff to recognize performance on and off the field: Bill Brennan, Tim Byrnes, Tony Dill, Marc Hauser, Mark Hill, Harold Jones, Mike Schaffel and Chris Wright.

The award for most-improved player went to senior offensive lineman Laita Leatutufu, and three players shared the award for most valuable newcomer: junior offensive lineman Shannon Illingworth, freshman offensive lineman John Cotti and senior linebacker Shawn Forristal.

Scout team players of the year were freshman running back Danny Pasquil and junior defensive lineman Keith Radovcich.